April 2021 COVID 19 Alert Level is lowered to 3 with effect from 10 May 2021 Level three means a gradual reduction in social distancing measures and other restrictions. 12 April: What’s changedSome of the rules on what you can and cannot changed on 12 April. However, many restrictions remain in place. You must not socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with, unless you have formed a support bubble with them, or another exemption applies. You should continue to work from home if you can and minimise the number of journeys you make where possible. You should get a test and follow the stay at home guidance if you have COVID-19 symptoms. You can read the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ (the roadmap) for more information on how COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in England. It is underpinned by law ______________________________________ New COVID-19 vaccination resource about pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Information
for people of child-bearing age and their families about the COVID-19
vaccination and pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility is now available
on the Just One Norfolk website. It includes films, Q&As and links to national and local resources. Keep checking back for the latest information: look here There is a COVID 19 - vaccine guidance video here (You Tube) ______________________________________ Think 111 First Patient Feedback Survey – On December 1st 2020 the Think 111 First campaign was launched to encourage people to call 111 before going to Emergency Departments (ED) for urgent non-emergency care. We
would like to hear from anyone who has visited ED in Norfolk and
Waveney since December 1st 2020 to find out whether they called 111
before going and how that affected their experience. ______________________________________ Update on what the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is doing to respond to coronavirus (18 March 2021) Norfolk and Waveney’s COVID-19 vaccination programme remains on track as health leaders urge local people to get the........ See the whole document hereTESTS FOR CORONAVIRUS Getting tested for coronavirus if you have symptoms____________________________________________________
Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have symptoms and can therefore spread the virus without knowing. Update on what the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is doing to respond to coronavirus (18 March 2021) Norfolk and Waveney’s COVID-19 vaccination programme remains on track as health leaders urge local people to get the........ See the whole document here ____________________________________________________ April 2021 Vaccination programme: People over the age of 45 are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as the
NHS vaccination programme continues to make strong progress. ____________________________________________________ March 17 2021 ____________________________________________________  FEBRUARY 25TH. COVID ALERT LEVEL HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM LEVEL 4 TO LEVEL 3 with effect from 10th May 2021 Level three means a gradual reduction in social distancing measures and other restrictions. ____________________________________________________ HM GOVERNMENT - COVID-19 RESPONSE − SPRING 2021 Includes the 'Roadmap' Before taking each step, the Government will review the latest data on the impact of the previous step against four tests. The tests are:   ____________________________________________________ COVID related documents translatedOn this page, you will find COVID-19 updates which have been translated into common languages.
____________________________________________________ JANUARY 2021 QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL - KING'S LYNN. QEH COVID Patient Helpline. Operational from Monday 25 January TELEPHONE:- 01553 214540. Monday to Friday: 8am-5pm: Sat and Sunday: 9am-4pm TELEPHONE:- 01553 214530 There will be an answerphone facility outside of these hours with a call back the next day.
The number
can be used for any relatives who have questions or would like an
update on their loved ones’ condition. Relatives can also send messages
via this number or via pals@qehkl.nhs.uk for us to share/pass on to their loved ones.
____________________________________________________ Coronavirus - vacination programme. Norfolk & Waveny Clinical Commissioning Group.Questions & answers - here Please do not contact your GP practice or hospital to request a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be contacted when it's your turn to be vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for older adults look here____________________________________________________ To book a Covid-19 test either - Use the NHS Covid-19 app or go to Gov.uk/coronavirus or Telephone 119Look here to find out if you are eligible for a free NHS test ____________________________________________________ West Norfolk Early Help - Covid-19 Round up. Includes information for Carers, Self help and suicide, get ready for school, Adult learning, New Befriending Service, and more. See more about this Here ____________________________________________________ See the latest information about virus testing - Test and Trace Services - June 2020 Scam Alert – Test and trace scams – 8 June 2020Trading Standards are continuing to receive reports of online test and trace scams. Such SCAMS will ask you for your credit card details to pay the cost (£500) of the test kit that will be sent to you.NOTE THAT THE NHS TEST AND TRACE SERVICE IS FREE
Please remember, genuine texts, calls or emails from the NHS service won’t ask you for any personal details upfront. You’ll be given a unique ID number to log into the NHS Test and Trace website. The only official web address for the NHS Test and Trace service can be accessed via the following link: https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk/ Details of other SCAMS going the riounds at present may be seen here ____________________________________________________ Visiting restrictions remain in place at QEH. Exceptions include visitors to Children’s Wards, Maternity and Neonates and relatives and friends visiting patients who are approaching end of life. We have asked our Ward Managers to use their discretion when giving access to visitors. 17 March. see statement from the hospital with latest guidance here Hospital Helpline - 'phone 01553 214545 - 9am - 3pm - Mon - Friday ____________________________________________________ The VILLAGE HALL remains closed However, the Trustees are planning to start accepting bookings from MONDAY 17th MAY. For details of how to contact or make a booking look here ____________________________________________________ Citizens Advice service The office is closed but for advice call 03444 111444 or the website |