Covid-19 Pandemic – Useful information and links : Dodington Parish Council

We find ourselves in unprecedented times because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Dodington Parish Council realises that this is a very difficult and worrying time for many residents. We hope that the links on this page are helpful during this time.

Covid -19 – Vaccinations

Book your vaccination via the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/

Also look out for pop-up clinics offering walk-in vaccines.

The Covid-19 vaccine is free of charge on the NHS – do not enter any payment details if you are asked to do so. If you think you have been the victim of fraud, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Covid 19 – Testing

A Covid testing facility for people with symptoms has opened next to Courtside Surgery in Yate. Appointments for the testing facility next to Courtside Surgery have to be pre-booked using the online system at gov.uk or by calling 119. This site is walk-in only. There is a drive-in testing facility at Lyde Green Park and Ride, just 15 minutes from Chipping Sodbury.

You can book a PCR Covid test on the NHS website or by calling 119: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

Everyone aged 16+ without Covid-19 symptoms can now access free rapid (Lateral Flow) testing. Studies show that 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 have no symptoms, so rapid testing is a great way to catch infections early. Order a testing kit online: https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

It should be noted that lateral flow tests are not a substitute for PCR tests – if you have symptoms of Covid, please arrange to have a PCR test and isolate until you have your result.

Covid-19 – Physical and mental health

Stay at home advice / self-isolation – from the NHS – NHS – Self-isolation
If you have symptoms of the coronavirus, access the NHS 111 online service – NHS 111 DO NOT visit your GP surgery or hospital.
Have symptoms, need a test? The nearest mobile testing site is on Kennedy Way in Yate. You must book an appointment first – please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Overview of COVID-19 – NHS – Covid-19 Overview
Common questions and answers on COVID-19 – NHS – Covid 19 – Common Questions
Concern about the illness, the impact of self-isolation and the disruption to daily lives could cause undue pressure and anxiety. The NHS Every Mind Matters website has some really simple useful tips and advice to support good mental health – NHS- Every Mind Matters
Stay well this winter – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/keep-warm-keep-well/

Local support

If you are able to access Facebook, there is a ‘Yate and Sodbury Covid-19 Help & Support’ group. This is for those in need of help and also volunteers – Facebook page – Yate & Chipping Sodbury Covid-19 Support

Service Disruption

South Gloucestershire Council’s usual services are subject to disruption at the moment. You can check any service disruption on their website – Service Disruption

Other useful links

South Gloucestershire Council’s Coronavirus information page – South Glos Council – Coronavirus

COVID 19 EMERGENCY FUND

Dodington Parish Council are pleased to announce that they have diverted part of their 2020 – 21 budget into an ‘Covid-19 Emergency Fund’ set up to help locally based organisations and charities that are supporting residents in the Chipping Sodbury, Dodington and Yate area through this current crisis.

Please see guidelines and application forms below.

Covid 19 Pandemic Small Grants Guidelines Final

Covid 19 Pandemic Small Grants Application Form Final

If you are unable to print and need hard copy – don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get paper copies to you.

Once completed either email to : clerk@dodingtonpc.org.uk or pop in the post to our office address (there is a rota for going into office and checking for mail).

Dodington Parish Council, Dodington Parish Hall, Finch Road, Chipping Sodbury. S Glos. BS37 6JZ.

We will update this page with other useful information as the situation evolves.