COVID-19 previous updates - 24 April

24 April 2020

Create to Connect challenge | Jacksons Lane | Help is available for anyone suffering domestic abuse | Guidance for parents supporting young people’s mental health

Create to Connect challenge

During this difficult time, creative platform, 64 Million Artists, is challenging people at home to explore their relationship with their own creativity through their Create to Connect challenge.

The Challenge, which aims to boost people’s mental health and wellbeing, is set to run throughout the month of May, with a new challenge being set for each day. The Challenge in January saw more than 30,000 people take part aged between 5-85!

There will be creative activities to suit everyone - people can then share pictures of their creative masterpieces on social media with the hashtag #CreateToConnect - and also view the masterpieces of others who have taken part.

The latest challenge, which ran from March into April included activities such as honing your DJ skills to create the perfect playlist (external link), bringing out the glamour for Fancy Pants Friday (external link) and testing literature skills by writing a poem (external link).

The May Challenge is set to see another round of exciting activities for the whole family. Find out more (external link) and sign up for the May challenge (external link).

Jacksons Lane

Jacksons Lane in Highgate is one of Haringey’s flagship arts venues and even during quarantine, they are still providing fun, entertainment and assistance for the local community. Jacksons Lane has made its monthly Social Lunch for over-55s more regular - they are now on every two weeks and will be hosted online. The lunches are an opportunity for older Haringey residents to get together and enjoy conversation and companionship. If you’d like to get involved, email natalia@jacksonslane.org.uk

Every year on Christmas Day, Jacksons Lane hosts a celebration, welcoming around 100 older and disabled neighbours who would otherwise spend the day alone. In response to COVID-19, they’ve developed Feeling Good, a service to re-engage with these guests and connect them with services or people to talk to. Find more information on the Jacksons Lane website (external link).

With so many services moving online during the pandemic, those who aren’t confident in their computer skills may be having difficulty keeping in touch with loved ones and accessing help they need. Coffee and Computers is helping with this. This local group, launched through Jacksons Lane and now based across Haringey, helps older residents understand and get used to technology, ensuring they can stay connected with others whilst isolating. For more information, see the Coffee and Computers website (external link).

Help is available for anyone suffering domestic abuse

We are aware that the measures taken to tackle COVID-19 are having serious impacts on the lives of those living with Domestic Abuse. For anyone experiencing or at risk of abuse, the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Team at Haringey Council want you to know that you are not alone, and help is still available for you.

We are working closely with our service providers and partners to ensure that support remains available to all those in need. Our Haringey Domestic Abuse Helpline remains open as normal for survivors, and our programme for perpetrators who want help to change their behaviour is also running. 

Our IRIS practitioners are continuing to work directly with local GPs to identify and support patients affected by abuse. As part of our Coordinated Community Response, we will be providing training for frontline workers, local practitioners, community groups, volunteers and anyone who may have direct contact with community members to ensure they are able to identify the signs of Domestic Abuse and appropriately respond to disclosures. 

We are monitoring the situation carefully and will continue to work in partnership to adapt our services to meet the evolving needs of survivors in Haringey. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Haringey VAWG Team on VAWG@haringey.gov.uk

To access support:

• If you are in immediate danger, always ring the police on 999
  • If it is not safe for you to talk, you can press ‘55’ on a mobile phone and you will be connected to someone who can help you without having to speak
• Haringey Domestic Abuse Helpline (Monday to Friday, 10am-5.30pm): 0300 012 0213
  • If it is not safe to call, you can email on HaringeyIDVA@niaendingviolence.org.uk
  • For support outside of these hours, call the National DA Helpline on 0808 2000 247 at any time
• If you are concerned about your own abusive behaviour and want support to change, contact DVIP.VPP@RichmondFellowship.org.uk

Domestic Abuse helplines poster (PDF, 303KB)

Guidance for parents supporting young people’s mental health

Public Health England have published updated guidance to help people looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children, including those with additional needs and disabilities, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Regardless of their age, children and young people may be experiencing difficult times during the outbreak. Some may react immediately, while others could show signs at a later stage.

Their increased stress may lead to a change in their behaviours and their mental health needs. All the updated guidance is available on the GOV.UK website (external link).

If you are worried about your child’s mental health, seek help from a professional. You may have services attached to your child or young person’s school or college who can help. You could also contact your GP or look up information on children and young people’s mental health services on your local CCG website or on the NHS website.

Previous updates:

• 23 April:
  • Bulky Waste collections | Keeping our youngsters safe online | Council Tax reduction | Suicide prevention and bereavement support
• 22 April:
  • 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
• 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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