COVID-19 previous updates - 27 April

27 April 2020

What to do if you are unwell | Help us defeat scammers | Spurs star Jan’s a fan

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)

Help us defeat scammers

Residents are being asked to remain vigilant and look out for scammers who are targeting older and vulnerable people who are isolated from their family and friends during the coronavirus outbreak.

Across the country, there has been a rise in moneymaking scams, from taking money for fake or non-existent Covid-19 testing kits, to criminals claiming they are collecting donations for a “vaccine”.

There have been reports in the UK of crooks targeting older people on their doorstep and offering to do their shopping, as well as email scams tricking people into opening malicious attachments.

Here’s how you can help:

• Report all frauds to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or through the Action Fraud website (external link)
• Report concerns about doorstep callers to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service Helpline on 0808 223 1133, and in urgent cases to the police on 999
• Report concerns about cold callers by telephone to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service Helpline on 0808 223 1133 or to Action Fraud
• Report concerns about fake products or false claims made about products, to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer service helpline on 0808 223 1133 or via their chat service online or anonymously online using the London Trading Standards reporting tool (external link)

Spurs star Jan’s a fan

Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen has a special message for all those working and volunteering at Haringey’s food distribution hub at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the pandemic.

So far, volunteers and charities have helped us to make 2,800 deliveries from the stadium, reaching around 1,500 households.

Previous updates:

• 26 April:
  • Waste Less, Upcycle and Swap More
• 25 April:
  • We still need to stay at home to save lives | New interpreting service for UK’s Deaf community
• 24 April:
  • Create to Connect challenge | Jacksons Lane | Help is available for anyone suffering domestic abuse | Guidance for parents supporting young people’s mental health
• 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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