Information on Ash Parish Council COVID-19

COVID-19 Information and Support – national, county and district

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Current restrictions in England. Ash Parish Council will update this information as it becomes available.  If you have any queries please contact the Clerk at email hidden; JavaScript is required or telephone 01304 832 909

For up-to-date details on government advice on COVID-19, what you need to do and support available, visit Government Advice COVID-19

For health information and advice, visit the NHS web-site

To register as a responder NHS Volunteer

For the latest information from Kent Police visit COVID-19 Kent Police

For the latest news on coronavirus in Kent, visit the Kent County Council web-site

For information about Dover District Council services, visit the Dover District Council web-site

This includes:

Warning on vaccine frauds

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Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as criminals begin to take advantage of the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine to commit fraud.

Remember, the vaccine is free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay.

– The NHS will never ask you for your bank account or card details.

– The NHS will never ask you for your PIN or banking password.

– The NHS will never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine.

– The NHS will never ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips.

Click here for details

GOV.UK WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Service. See how to connect.

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GOV.UK WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Service: A new GOV.UK WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Service has now been launched. The purpose of this product is to combat the spread of misinformation propagated through WhatsApp on an Official Government channel. To use the service, members of the public simply add +44 7860 064422 to their contacts and send a WhatsApp message saying “Hi”. Please promote this service through your channels.

Every Mind Matters – Covid-19 and wellbeing

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NHS web-site with advice about how to look after your mental health during the COVID-19 – visit the NHS Site

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  • 10 tips to help if you’re worried about coronavirus
  • Looking after children and young people
  • 7 simple ideas to tackle working from home
  • Mental well being while staying at home

COVID-19 Scams – Kent Police Update

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Update from Kent Police on the various COVID-19 scams

Covid scams - Kent Police 25 April 2020

Foodbank deliveries – contact Deal Foodbank

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The Sandwich Foodbank has closed on a temporary basis. Food and provisions can be obtained by contacting the Deal Area Foodbank on 01304 – 728428 who are operating a home delivery service. Deliveries are normally the next working day with the most vulnerable being prioritised.

Advice from Trading Standards on COVID-19 Scams

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PP_Coronavirus scams awareness letter April 2020

Published April 2020

Do you know anyone who is rough sleeping?

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Help for those who are rough sleeping.  DDC is continuing to work with their partners to offer a service to rough sleepers.

If you know of anyone who is rough sleeping and in need of accommodation, please call  Porchlight   24/7 hotline on 0800 567 7699.

Over 55 Silverline Telephone Befriending Service

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Silverline  0800 470 80 90

This is a free, confidential, telephone, befriending and helpline service to share worries and fears for people aged 55 and over. It is available 24 hours, seven days a week.  The number is a free-line.

Could you volunteer to help locally for Age Concern?

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Age Concern Sandwich is looking for volunteers to help with their meals on wheels service, shopping and prescription service and the Befriending telephone service.

Ring 01304 614 237 or go to their Facebook page    Click here