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Covid-19 advice and information

Latest Government and NFWI Advice : 14 December 2021

Covid19 advice changes fast.  So we have provided a link here to take you straight to the gov.uk website which should tell you the latest general information: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
The NFWI publish regular updates to running your meetings and the latest is contained in the .pdf file to the right "Resuming Meeting Guidance 14 December 2021"
nfwi_resuming_meeting_guidance_14th_december.pdf
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NFWI Coronavirus News

Domestic Violence support
FAQs for Members
Make a mask
Accessing and supporting foodbanks
​Domestic violence support: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/Domestic-Violence-Support

Homemade face coverings: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/diy-wi-face-masks
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Accessing or supporting foodbanks: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/COVID-19-Food-Banks 

Food safety for volunteers: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/covid-19-food-safety

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Volunteering – Community Impact Bucks
Community Impact Bucks is the local support and development agency for charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises in Buckinghamshire.

https://communityimpactbucks.org.uk/covid-19-guidance-and-advice-for-voluntary-groups-and-volunteers/
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Local Council advice and information: Guidance for people who live or work in Buckinghamshire
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/community/emergency-planning/coronavirus-information-and-advice/

Carers in Bucks – advice and support for unpaid carers
https://carersbucks.org/
 
Buckinghamshire Recycling - updates on waste collection services 
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/waste-and-recycling/covid-19-guidance-for-waste-services/

Relate – couple and family relationships
https://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-nearest-relate
 
Libraries – service updates
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries

​PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

NHS medical advice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
 
NHS 111 advice telephone service: call 111
 
Buckinghamshire Health Trust Hospitals
Advice and guidance on visiting, routine and outpatient appointments:
https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/coronavirus/public-information-covid_19.htm
 
Buckinghamshire Stop Smoking Service 
Individuals can self-refer by visiting livewellstaywellbucks.co.uk or calling 01628 857311

Covid-19 symptoms self-reporting app: https://covid.joinzoe.com/
 
Asthma UK: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/
 
Cancer Research UK: https://about-cancer.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer
 
Crohns and colitis: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice

​MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Mental health advice – Samaritans: call 116 123 helpline 24 hrs a day, 365 days
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
 
Mental health – practical advice while staying at home from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
 
Mental health – information for young people from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
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Chiltern SINGs! Online singalong with Chiltern Music Therapy
https://m.facebook.com/ChilternMusicTherapy/posts/

Bucks Libraries virtual library for eBooks, AudioBooks and more
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries/search-library-item/

VULNERABLE AND EXTREMELY VULNERABLE GROUPS

HM Government Publications on shielding and the medically extremely vulnerable: updated July 8
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
 
HM Government advice on safe social distancing:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing

Find a Foodbank
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
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Bucks Young Homeless
https://www.bucksfamilyinfo.org/kb5/buckinghamshire/fsd/advice.page?id=IAwPRnTatt8 

ADVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

 Age UK – advice Line for older people
 
 Tel: 0800 055 6112 (8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
 
Age UK – Advice on staying safe at home
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/staying-safe/
 
AGE UK Bucks: 
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire/ 

Social care provider hub – Buckinghamshire Council
 https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/care-adults/

Silver Line - telephone support for the older generation. 
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and support to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  Call 0800 4 70 80 90 or go to https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/www.thesilverline.org.uk/

​KEY WORKERS

Schools coronavirus helpline 
Tel: 0800 046 8687
 
Key workers – schools support for children
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

​RENTERS, LANDLORDS, MOVING HOUSE

Government advice on renters and landlords
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
 
Moving house: updated May 21
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

​WELFARE, PAYING BILLS AND CONSUMER ADVICE

State benefits
Statutory sick pay, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support and Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
 
Citizens Advice Bureau – national website or advice and chat online
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
 
Which? – Consumer rights advice – insurance, cancelled travel and events
https://www.which.co.uk/news/coronavirus/

​POLICE AND CRIME

Police notice: We're asking you please to only call 999 if it is an emergency and 101 if it is urgent. If you can, use our online services. Please only contact us about breaches of the 'stay at home' measures if you feel there is a significant issue or serious breach of the restrictions.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (freephone 24 hours)
Dial: 999 in an emergency

Crime or public gatherings
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/tell-us-about-possible-breach-coronavirus-measures/

Scams and price hikes – report to Bucks Trading Standards
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/report-to-trading-standards/#h-how-to-report-a-trader-to-trading-standards
 
Scams – National Trading Standards advice
https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/article/505/beware_of_covid_19_scams
 
Scams and phishing – HMRC advice
https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing
 
Telephone scams – police advice
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/internet-email-mobile-fraud/
Buckinghamshire Federation of Women's Institutes (Affiliated to the National Federation of Women's Institutes)   ​Charity No: 228057 ​
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  • Home
  • who we are
    • Federation Trustees
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    • Sub-Committee Videos
  • What we do
    • Current Campaigns
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      • End Violence against Women
      • Get On Board
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      • Make a Match
      • 5 Minutes that matter
    • Resolutions
    • The Members' Blog
  • What's On
    • Events Calendar
    • Competitions & Challenges
      • Green Canopy Competition '22
      • Elizabeth Bell Challenge 2021
      • BFWI Silver Cup
      • Lady Denman Cup
      • Pudding Fit for a Queen
      • Virtual Show
  • Running your WI
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    • Subscriptions
    • Library
      • Tutorials & Library
    • Learning
      • WI Training
      • Denman @ Home
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