Covid-19 Pandemic – Useful information and links

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.

Under tier 5 restrictions (national lockdown), the Parish Hall remains closed to most users.   The Parish Council office will also be closed to visitors, with staff working from home.  You can contact the Parish Council on: 01454 866546 / clerk@dodingtonpc.org.uk

Covid -19 – Vaccinations

People who are aged over 70 and haven’t yet been offered their first Covid vaccination are being asked to come forward and book an appointment. You can book via the NHS website (link below).
People who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) and/or frontline health or social care workers are also invited to book via the website.
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 new Covid testing facility for people with symptoms has opened next to Courtside Surgery in Yate.
 
This replaces the Mobile Testing Unit previously sited at Culvert Avenue, Yate, which will close on Sunday (21 February). 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.
You can read more about the new testing facility here – South Glos website

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 Culvert Avenue 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.
  • The NHS has provided advice for those wanting to pick up prescriptions on behalf of someone else – NHS – Picking up a prescription for someone else

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
  • Are you being ‘shielded’ from coronavirus for health reasons?  South Gloucestershire Council has set up a Community Shielding Hub to provide advice and support to people who have been identified as needing to be ‘shielded’ at this time. If you have received the shielding letter and require further information, you can contact the Community Shielding team:

    Telephone: 01454 864040
    Email: Community.shielding@southglos.gov.uk

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

Reporting breaches

Any breach of Covid-19 restrictions can be reported to  the Police on 101 or via the online reporting form.:

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/breach-of-covid-19-restrictions/

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.