LOCKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
LOCKING PARISH NEEDS YOU - WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO COME FORWARD PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS or please supply your details to the Clerk on 01934 820786 / 07942 670873 or to Cllr Jo Roberts: jo.roberts@lockingparishcouncil.co.uk or please contact The Rev Anne Wilkins on 01934 823556 / 079647 64324
If you are someone or know someone who is likely to be "at risk" it would be beneficial to supply their name, address and contact details to Cllr Jo Roberts or The Rev Anne Wilkins on the above contact details so that we can all ensure that they are supported. We don't need to know any medical conditions or personal reasons why the person(s) is considered to be "at risk" We can help with:
- Picking up shopping
- Posting mail
- A friendly phone call
- Urgent supplies
HOME DELIVERY SERVICE click here
Parklands Community Church Support group Locking area parklandscommunity@gmail.com
North Somerset Villages Covid-19Mutual Aid http://facebook.com/groups/632857620594697/
SCAM! Beware of Scams and Frauds for advice click here
Age UK Somerset – for local information and support
Age UK Somerset, has a new telephone support service and dedicated website available for older residents, to help them through this difficult time.
Their support line number is 01823 345610. If you are at all lonely or isolated and feel a chat would help, you can call, leave a message with your name and number and someone in the team will call you back. You can also email info@ageuksomerset.org.uk
If you would like to be put through to the information and advice team, then call the same number and choose option 1. The charity offers free and confidential information and advice for older people, their families and carers. You can also email infoandadvice@ageuksomerset.org.uk
The new website https://ageuksomersetcoronavirus.org.uk/ has been put together to focus on bringing the latest information and guidance on the Coronavirus, but also brings together useful links and resources for those in self-isolation. It includes information on where to get help in your area, including details of what the charity itself offers, how to stay mentally and physically fit and suggestions of activities to keep people feeling more positive. If anyone needs printed copies of anything on the website, please contact them and they will arrange for this to be sent out to you by post.
Somerset Bereavement Support Service - if you've been bereaved and need emotional support or someone to talk to, help is available - please click here for details
Handy Person Service - Over 60 or have a disability and need help with small jobs or repairs - click here
North Somerset Mobile Library Service - The mobile timetable can be found here: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/leisure/libraries/bringing-the-library-to-you/mobile-library/
Please note that, at the present time, we are offering a Click & Collect service only. Customers can contact the mobile library in advance of its visit and arrange for up to six books to be ready for collection at their preferred stop, at an agreed time. Full details of the Click & Collect service can be found on our website: https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/community-safety-crime/emergency-management/emergency-closures/libraries-emergency-closures.
IMPORTANT message for patients of practices in Weston, Worle and outlying villages. Many of you who are over 80 have probably received a letter inviting you to book a Covid vaccination at Ashton Gate in Bristol. Please be assured that you will be invited to receive this vital vaccination at our local vaccination centre in Worle in the coming few weeks. You do NOT need to go as far afield as Ashton Gate to get immunised. We think we will have been able to invite all of our over 80 year olds by approximately 26th January so nobody will have to wait too long.
We will then move on to the other at risk categories. You can of course choose to go to Ashton Gate but we wanted to make sure you were aware that you will be offered a local option and also reassure everyone that if you choose not to go to Bristol WE WILL STILL INVITE you to our local centre! GP Surgery staff are all working hard to make sure all of our patients get a chance to get this locally.
Please spread the word that local options will be available and practices will be calling their over 80s in the next week or so... many have already been vaccinated. Thank you
Latest on North Somerset Council services
For the latest advice and information from North Somerset Council: Visit www.nsomerset.gov.uk/coronavirus or www.n-somerset.gov.uk/disruption
CORONAVIRUS - Latest Government Advice at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
New Welfare Provision Scheme launches
Financial support is available for people on low incomes who are struggling because of the pandemic.
Money is available through our Welfare Provision Scheme and can provide help for essentials like utility bills, bedding, furniture, white goods, clothing, footwear, and travel.
More information is available at https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/benefits- support/welfare-provision-scheme
111 first - If you need help from the NHS contact 111 first, by phone or online, for immediate assistance. Remember, in North Somerset we have the minor injuries unit in Clevedon as well as the emergency department at Weston Hospital. Use 999 for emergencies.
Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2024
North Somerset’s Health and Wellbeing Board is developing the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2024 which will set out a shared vision for improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities and an action plan outlining measures to be taken to achieve the vision.
We would like you to share your views on health priorities for the area over the next few years. We would like to know what matters most to you and how individuals, communities and professionals can come together to make North Somerset a healthy and happy place to live.
A survey for residents and for professionals to share their thoughts for improving health and wellbeing is now open. You can find the link to the survey here: https://n-somerset.inconsult.uk/consult.ti/hws/consultationHome
The survey is open until 18th February 2021.
Online workshops will also be held so that residents and professionals can share more detailed ideas and views about what is important to improve health and wellbeing in North Somerset. Please use the links below to sign up to an online workshop:
If you’re a member of the public, sign up to take part in a workshop here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-somerset-health-wellbeing-strategy-public-workshops-tickets-133863305751
Sessions for members of the public (all sessions via Zoom):
• Thursday 4th February 2021, 10-11:30am • Thursday 11th February 2021, 5:30-7pm
• Friday 12th February 2021, 10:30am-12pm
If you’re a professional or stakeholder, sign up to take part in a workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-somerset-health-wellbeing-strategy-stakeholder-events-tickets-133862499339
For more information please contact: heath-wellbeing@n-somerset.gov.uk
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North Somerset Together
North Somerset Together is an initiative to help residents who are socially isolated with no support from family or friends access the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. It also helps those who want to volunteer to get involved to link up with the right organisations, and signposts businesses to relevant information.
More than 1,600 people have now volunteered and are helping community groups across North Somerset deliver food and medication to those who are self-isolating with no friends or family to support them. Thank you to every organisation, group and volunteer who is working in our communities to make sure the most vulnerable are kept safe and protected.
Residents and businesses can access the service at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/together.
YOUR NHS NEEDS YOU - NHS calls for Volunteer Army