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COVID-19 previous updates - 22 April

22 April 2020

What to do if you’re unwell | Guidance for unpaid carers | Cllr Ejiofor message to residents | Supporting Haringey’s businesses | Advice for parents during coronavirus outbreak

What to do if you’re unwell

Should I still call 999 or go to hospital if I'm worried about my health?

While everyone is being told to stay at home, it can be hard to know what to do if you’re unwell. It's still important to get medical help if you need it.

Whether or not you have coronavirus symptoms, it's essential to dial 999 if you have symptoms that could be a heart attack (external link), stroke (external link), or any other non-COVID-19 related emergency. Parents of young children, pregnant women or those worried about cancer must still contact their GP and go to hospital if they are told to.

Don't delay because you think hospitals are too busy - the NHS still has systems in place to treat people for non-COVID-19 related emergencies. If you delay, it is possible things can get worse meaning you may need intensive care and have to stay longer in hospital.

Can I still contact my GP as I normally would?

Yes, it is really important that you contact your GP as you normally would for any issues. GP practices are open for business and are making sure their services are safe for non-COVID-19 patients.

  • Look at the  advice for parents during coronavirus (PDF, 273KB)

Guidance for unpaid carers

The Department of Health and Social Care has released guidance for those who provide unpaid care to family or friends.

This includes anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.

The guidance provides essential advice, including for: 

  • preparing an emergency care plan
  • protecting yourself and the person you care for
  • caring for someone who is clinically ‘extremely vulnerable’
  • arranging alternative care if you are unable to provide it

Find out more on the government’s website (external link).

Carers FIRST is an online tool which supports unpaid carers living in Haringey, by providing information, advice, and guidance. If you're looking after a friend or relative, you can talk to someone about your situation and discuss what support you may need. Please contact the Carers Hub on 0300 303 1555 for further information or you can email info@carersfirst.org.uk or visit the Carers First website (external link).


Cllr Ejiofor message to residents

In his latest message to residents, Cllr Joseph Ejiofor, Leader of Haringey Council, thanks the community for the way they have come together to support one another during the coronavirus outbreak - and sends a positive reminder that Haringey’s greatest strength is, and will continue to be, its people.

During this outbreak, we have seen more than 1,400 food parcels delivered from our food hubs to vulnerable people in the borough, and 600 hot meals delivered daily through the Community Kitchen scheme - and more than 500 people have signed up to volunteer through Connected Communities to support their neighbours.

The community are reminded to take the time to look after their mental and physical wellbeing, and reach to those self-isolating, who may be lonely at this difficult time. Most importantly, we ask the community to stay home and save lives.

Watch the latest message from Cllr Ejiofor:


Supporting Haringey’s businesses

Supporting Haringey’s diverse and dynamic business community is a priority for us.

We have a dedicated business support team, who are working closely with trader groups and networks to ensure they are aware of the latest support and guidance, as well providing updates through our dedicated COVID-19 business support pages.

We’ve now spoken to over 200 businesses individually to help with their concerns and will continue to do so over the coming weeks. If you need advice contact the team on economic.regeneration@haringey.gov.uk


Advice for parents during coronavirus outbreak

Parents should be aware that the NHS are still providing the same safe care they have always done while the coronavirus is taking place.

It is important to follow government advice and stay at home during the pandemic, but there can be confusion on knowing the right steps to take when your child is unwell or injured.

The NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing the same level of care and the following advice, published by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, should be taken if you notice any of the symptoms on the poster below:

View advice for parents during coronavirus poster (PDF, external link)


Previous updates:

  • 21 April:
    • Free School Meals extension | Updated funeral guidelines | Shout up if you need help | Calling all carers!
  • 20 April:
    • Support for Haringey’s autistic children and young people | Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online service now live | Haringey Giving | Serving up some Haringey heroes
  • 19 April:
    • Looking out for each other
  • 18 April:
    • Parks this weekend
  • 17 April:
    • Looking after your mental health | Stay in, work out | Lockdown extended
  • 16 April:
    • Changes to waste collection times | Business grants - we need you | Keep Haringey learning
  • 15 April:
    • Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation | Haringey is Proud to Care | Domestic abuse - where to get help | Young people - you’re not alone
  • 14 April:
    • £8.1m emergency response announced | Our parks - thank you | Supporting children and young people | Bereavement support
  • 13 April:
    • NHS blood donation | Information about changes to NHS services
  • 12 April:
    • Happy Easter
  • 11 April:
    • Dealing with loneliness | Health tips at home
  • 10 April:
    • Safeguarding young people | Our parks this weekend | Support for small businesses
  • 9 April:
    • Support with domestic abuse | Activities for young people during bank holiday | Registering a death | Enforcement officers helping to stop spread of coronavirus | Help by the truckload | Ship-shape lessons for kids
  • 8 April:
    • Thank you, carers | Care workers - we’re recruiting | Business rates and rent protection | Council staff, contractors and utility staff | Specialist teams responding to COVID-19 | YMCA North London appeal | Update on services for rough sleepers | Help and guidance for residents with pets
  • 7 April:
    • Business Interruption Loan Scheme | Waste collections | Avoid being scammed | Haringey Together helps hundreds
  • 6 April:
    • Support for people living with dementia | Bulky waste collections | Mental health and wellbeing support
  • 5 April:
    • Help for your young ones
  • 4 April:
    • Haringey Giving COVID-19 Appeal
  • 3 April:
    • Spurs Stadium food hub | Act like you’ve got it | Keep your distance, whatever the weather
  • 2 April:
    • Haringey Together - call for supplies | Guidance on shielding | Dealing with stress? | Food waste and recycling collections for flats
  • 1 April:
    • Domestic abuse services | Guidance for care of the deceased | Free School Meals voucher scheme | Support for rough sleepers
  • 31 March:
    • Calling all businesses - donations needed! | Leader’s letter to residents | Food takeaway and delivery guidance | Business grants update | Mental health support | Dogs on leads
  • 30 March:
    • Social distancing in parks | Tottenham & Wood Green Cemeteries | Bury Road car park
  • 29 March:
    • Kooth - wellbeing support for children and young people
  • 28 March:
    • Waste collection services update | Mall Wood Green car park now free
  • 27 March:
    • Social distancing | Proud to care | Access to food in Haringey | Increase in military vehicles visible in London | Home moves put on hold | Haringey claps our NHS and social care staff | Shielding the most clinically vulnerable from coronavirus
  • 26 March:
    • Changes to parking restrictions | Coronavirus Scams | Bruce Grove Youthspace | Keep your distance
  • 25 March:
    • Using public transport | Business closures enforcement | Parking changes - update | Managing the impact on Community Organisations
  • 24 March:
    • Reuse and Recycling Centres | Price hiking | New rules on social distancing | Translations of Government advice and guidance | Previous updates
  • 23 March:
    • Wood Green Library and Customer Service Centre | Parks | Waste | Stop all unnecessary travel | Library closures | Parking restrictions
  • 22 March:
    • S-cool online resources for remote learning
  • 21 March:
    • Marcus Garvey Customer Services Centre and Library | Changes to parking restrictions
  • 20 March:
    • Haringey parks | Support for businesses | Update from London Fire Brigade Haringey | Cancellation of marriage appointments | ‘Key Workers’ list published | Free School Meals
  • 19 March:
    • Social distancing | Schools | Transport | Museum and Archives | Energy industry support
  • 18 March:
    • Schools | Business support | Service update
  • 17 March:
    • Government advice to stop spreading the virus | What to do if you feel unwell
  • 4 and 13 March:
    • What can I do?

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