News – Covid-19
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STAY SAFE & WELL
24 March 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
IMPACT ON SERVICES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
The Town Council has prepared the following response its residents regarding the provision of its services during the current Coronavirus outbreak.
Public Meetings and Events – All public meetings and events are suspended to protect attendees.
Allotments – We will be guided by the National Allotment Society who confirm that allotments will remain open to tenants.
Bus Shelters – These will remain usable. Any queries regarding the bus service should be made with Cumbria County Council at www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses
Fairhill, and Play Areas – We will aim to continue to maintain these areas as normal and allow access to the public wherever possible. However, the children’s play area will be closed.
Cornmarket Bandstand – We will consent for third parties to use the bandstand for trading and third party use as of 01 June 2020. All interested parties must contact the Council first.
Morrisons Recycling Bring Site – This facility has reopened as of 04 May 2020.
Testing centre opens in Penrith Rugby Club car park
A Covid-19 testing centre has been installed at Penrith Rugby Club.
The government is leasing the car park for three months, free of charge. There is an option to extend for a further three months.
The Mayor of Penrith, Councillor Doug Lawson sends his appreciation to the club and said that “this is a very welcome and generous gesture by the club and of great benefit to many in Penrith who are on the front-line during the crisis.”
26 JUNE 2020 PRESS RELEASE FROM CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
TOWN CENTRE TRAFFIC AND FOOTFALL MANAGEMENT
For view the press release click HERE
The Emergency telephone support line is 0800 783 1966.
Or you can email your request for help to COVID19support@cumbria.gov.uk.
Further details about this support service can be found online at cumbria.gov.uk.
The telephone ‘call’ centre will operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 10am to 2pm at weekends an emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, as a result of COVID-19, and who do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours.
For more information from Cumbria County Council click HERE
Members of the public can can now subscribe to locality specific email updates to receive news and information about how public services and local communities are responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, click HERE to subscribe.
Register if you have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
PENRITH TOWN COUNCIL MAKING A DIFFERENCE
From Monday 20 April, if you are over 70, vulnerable or shielding and your need is NOT URGENT but it is important and you need some assistance and you do not have any support locally, Penrith Town Council volunteers are able to help you.
Do you need help with a pre-paid food or prescription collection or just a chat?
01768 899 773
Monday to Sunday between 10am and 2pm and we will ask one of our volunteers to contact you.
For more information about where you can receive help and support you can click HERE to open Eden FM’s Hope Magazine
Click HERE for more information from Eden District Council
Updated Changes to Bus Services across Cumbria
On Monday 1 June Stagecoach services will change.
Cumbria County Council are updating the list of changes, which can be found at the top of each timetable pages plus at:
https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses/news/
Click HERE to view the regular newsletter aiming to give information, advice, guidance and details of useful contacts during these challenging times. Daily updated information is available on the Cumbria County Council website: https://cumbria.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Click HERE to view the updated directory of community support, aiming to give information and details of useful contacts during these challenging times.
Update for patients about using GP services click HERE
This details how all our general practice teams are working together in north Cumbria on rising to the challenge faced by Covid-19.
Government: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
Everyone’s actions have helped to reduce the transmission of coronavirus in our communities. As the UK moves to the next phase in our fight against coronavirus, the most important thing we can do is to stay alert, control the virus, and in doing so, save lives.
For more information click HERE
NHS
Advice for everyone click HERE.
Your mental well-being is important
If you are feeling stressed or anxious, follow this link to information that could help you cope click HERE
Mental Health Resources
Click HERE for a comprehensive list of services and resources
Coping During the Pandemic (Young People 13-18)
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE for Covid-19 advice translations
Please click Tips_for_adults_COVID19 (1) for a guide and tips to what is happening if you have autism.
Have set up a new Chat+Check Service for people with learning difficulties
and/or autism – Covid-19.
Click HERE for more information.
Or
Email: chris.tolley@wearepeoplefirst.co.uk
Tel: 07763 546116
People First have produced easy read information.
Click HERE for mor einformation.
VOLUNTEERING DURING THE
COVID-19 CRISIS
A new scheme to recruit 250,000 volunteers to support the NHS through the coronavirus pandemic has been launched by the Government. Over 500,000 people have registered but please still register as all help is greatly received:
https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS
Support Cumbria:
https://supportcumbria.org.uk/
This website is an official collaboration of partners across Cumbria who are working together to provide community support to residents who are struggling to access basic or essential services during the Covid-19 outbreak. It provides a central point to help coordinate volunteering efforts to support Cumbria residents who may need help.
Click HERE for more information about volunteering in Cumbria for the Covid-19 crisis and if you are a voluntary group needing information, advice and resources.
In partnership with Cumbria Council, CVS have produced information for volunteering during this crisis:
Coronavirus in Cumbria – Helping in your local community
Infection Prevention Guidance for Volunteers
The British Red Cross are seeking volunteers for the following roles to help during the Covid-19 crisis in the UK:
1. Emergency response volunteer
From domestic fires and floods, to large-scale emergencies, our highly trained emergency response teams are there to help when crisis strikes.
2. Community reserve volunteer
Being a community reserve volunteer is perfect if you are someone who would naturally feel the urge to help during an emergency, but don’t have the time to commit to volunteering all year round.
Click HERE for more information.
Guidance for volunteers has been produced by the COVID-19 Cumbria Community Resilience Group for shopping for people who are self isolating, family isolating or social-distancing during the crisis.
Please click HERE for more information.
You can also find out more about about local help:
Coronavirus Community Support Penrith: https://www.facebook.com/groups/153354205832722/?__tn__=HH-R
and for their website please click HERE
Grants
Eden residents COVID-19 support fund
Eden District Council have set up a £150,000 fund, to support people experiencing hardship because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The support fund is to boost local organisations and charities that are helping families through the crisis. The fund is open to local organisations, charities and Eden Parish Councils who are already assisting individuals or families or who have the capacity to oversee the careful distribution of funding, to those suffering extreme hardship due to Covid-19.
For more information click HERE.
Here is the latest information and guidance about applying to the Cumbria Covid-19 Response Fund. The Fund offers local charitable and community organisations funding to support emerging challenges faced within local communities as a result of the continuing threat of coronavirus.
Guidance to Applicants:
https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Guidance.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions:
https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/cumbria-covid-19-response-fund-faqs/
How to Apply:
https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/covid19-response-fund/
CAR PARKING
Eden District Council has suspend car parking charges in response to the Covid-19 pandemic with immediate until the end of June when it will be reviewed for:
- Penrith Town Hall/Drovers Lane
- Penrith Mansion House front & rear car parks
- Penrith Bluebell Lane
- Penrith Princes Street
- Penrith Sandgate
Sign posting you to community groups, resources, and advice that you may find useful. The information is supplied by third parties.
Direct Payments
DaCE have produced a range of information for anyone who is currently using a Direct Payment and wants to better understand how the current crisis impacts. This is particularly useful for those who employ their own staff:
https://carlisledisability.org/coronavirus/
Resources include:
Factsheet for people using Direct Payments: Download
Employment questions
ACAS have provided useful guidance for employers and employees on Coronavirus and employment issues. This guidance is being updated daily and can be accessed here: ACAS guidance for employers and employees
Isolation Notes
The Government have introduced a new system so that employees can get isolation notes. Coronavirus isolation notes
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
If you are self-employed there is a coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme: Self-employed Income Support Scheme.
Free School Meals Voucher Scheme
Children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home. Schools can now provide every eligible child with a weekly shopping voucher worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus. See here
The Triple A Team
Supporting People with Autism & on the autism spectrum
The Team are continuing to work in different ways, using technological solutions rather than face-to-face. If you, or someone you know, is autistic and would like to connect with Triple A Team using technology, let us know.
Contact details:
Helen: helen.storey@tripleaproject.org.uk; 07554 370823
Susan: projectsupport@tripleaproject.org.uk; 07733 818776
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tripleaprojectallaboutautism/
Website: www.tripleaproject.org.uk
For people with a learning disability or autism and their families
Daily news and tips for staying well from Inclusion North: bit.ly/dailynews03042020
You can also watch the news here bit.ly/dailynewsvideo03042020We have also set up a page with resources, links, audio and videos made by members of the Inclusion North team. You can find it here: https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/coronavirus/
Information collated by the Inter Faith Network (IFN)
A number of IFN member bodies have issued guidance on Covid-19. The guidance has been summarised here.
Bereavement Support
Cruse dedicated content here
General guidance NHS.UK website
Age.UK coping with bereavement and arranging a funeral (funeral page is COVID19 specific).
The Child Bereavement Network has published information
Mental health support for 10-18 year olds
As a direct response to the COVID-19 crisis ThinkNinja app is now freely available to all 10-18 year olds UK-wide for the duration of the crisis. In addition, ThinkNinja has been extensively updated with specific COVID-19 support content. The new content is designed to bring self-help knowledge and skills to children and young people who maybe experiencing increased anxiety and stress during the crisis.
What the new COVID-19 support brings to 10-18 year olds…
The new COVID-19 content provides an opportunity for children and young people to understand the following:
1. Fears relating to the virus
2. Isolation struggles and how to stay connected to family and friends
3. Worries about personal health and health of family members
4. Coping techniques to use during the crisis
5. Plus many other helpful tips
The new content was created by specialist child psychologists and is now available when chatting to the WiseNinja within the app.
For more information about ThinkNinja and the new COVID-19 content visit https://www.healios.org.uk/services/thinkninja1
RESTAURANTS, CAFES & BUSINESSES OFFERING TAKEAWAY, DELIVERY SERVICES OR WHO ARE REMAINING OPEN
SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
(COURTESY OF CHAMBER OF TRADE AND CCC DIRECTORY)
You can also click HERE for the latest information from the Chamber of Trade
Greenwheat Flowers & Fika, Brunswick Road, 01768 744240
Foundry 34, Sandgate, 01768 210099
Deniz Food, Middlegate, 01768 866649
Sandgate Friery, Sandgate, 01768 210099
Angel Lane Chippie, Angel Lane, 01768 210099
Villa Bianca, Corney Square,
Limited Opening – Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5pm.
Wrights Coffee, Middlegate, 017687 44180
Just Greek, King Street, 017687 44120
Daffodils Coffee House, St Andrews Churchyard, 01768 210604
New Squares Café, Bowling Green Lane, 07448 688140
The Chopping Block, Two Lions Square, 01768 899092
Dana Indian Takeaway, Great Dockray, 01768 863812
Spicy Kitchen, Devonshire Street, 01768 744141
Xavier’s, Victoria Road, 01768 867644
The Country Coffee Shop, Princes Street, 01768 210100
The Wolfe, Little Dockray
Wolfe Heat ‘N’ Eat – Orders in by 3pm for next day collection.
Woodstone Pizza and Grill, Princes Street
The Brantwood Hotel, Stainton
Providing Takeaway meals for collection or local delivery.
The Kings Arms, Stainton
Providing takeway meals for collection or local delivery. Also providing essentials for delivery or from the shop.
CLICK & COLLECT SERVICES:
Cranstons – Customers are able to place an order from the comfort of their own home and collect it from Cranstons food halls in Penrith carpark:
https://clickcollect.cranstons.net/
CALL & COLLECT SERVICES
Cranstons call and collect lines are open Monday to Friday, 1pm – 4pm and they will place you order together for collection. Minimum order £30.
01768 807 148
RETAIL BUSINESSES OFFERING DELIVERY OPTIONS:
Dave Hudson Electrical 01768 862747
J & J Graham, Market Square, 01768 862281
The Chopping Block, Two Lions Square
Starfruits, Angel Square,01768 890255
Bake4Eden, Sandgate, 01768 891825
Rooting 4 U, Devonshire Arcade, 07773 749777
Cowpers Mobility Centre, Friargate, 01768 867555
Sam Scott’s, Little Dockray, 01768 866961
Clarke’s Fusions, Little Dockray, 01768 868882
Coach House Laundrette, Friargate
Open 9-11am Monday to Friday, with collections and deliveries from 11am onwards.
Call 01768 867878
The Arcade Pet Store, Devonshire Arcade, 01768 863809
Just Sew, Poets Walk, 01768 866791
Fixit4Eden, mobile service
Another Weigh, Angel Lane, 01768 863156
Twinkletoes of Penrith, Devonshire Arcade, 01768 428354, 07788238391 or 07584563649
Rooting 4 U, Devonshire Arcade
Cowpers Mobility Centre, Friargate
Satu Interiors, Scotland Road
Open for Business and can deliver Paint, Wallpapers, Fabrics.. 01768 210440
Natures Health Store, King Street, 01768 899262
Limited Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 12 noon. They would prefer you to ring an order through and collect to keep contact to a minimum.
Still offering a local delivery service and mail order service to those needing it.
Mackays4meat, Gilwilly, 07543 024991
Chestnut House, Pooley Bridge, 017684 86444
Lowther Holiday Park – Mini Market, Eamont Bridge
Emma Vollans, Jesme’s Book Corner:
https://org.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/jesmesbookcorner
RETAIL BUSINESS REMAINING OPEN:
WCF Pet & Equestrian, Brunswick Rd
Yorkshire Trading, King Street
SUPERMARKETS
Aldi – Vulnerable customer shopping hours: Friday 8.00am – 9.00am
Booths – Limited delivery service, designed only for those who are unable to get to the shops themselves or to send someone on their behalf. Available within a 3 mile radius of our stores, the service will operate Monday to Friday only. There is a selection of essential bundles to choose from, with a limit of 1 of each bundle per order. There will be no delivery charge for this service.
Call 0800 221 8086 Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm to place your order.
Key Worker Shopping Hours: Monday – Saturday 7.00am – 8.00am and 8.00pm – 9.00pm, Sunday 9.00am – 10.00am. Vulnerable Customer Shopping Hours: 9.30am – 11.00am daily.
Iceland – The last hour of trade in Iceland stores will be reserved for our NHS customers, on production of their NHS ID.
Vulnerable customer shopping hours: 10.00am – 11.00am daily.
Marks & Spencer – Vulnerable customer shopping hours: Monday & Thursday 9.00am – 10.00am, call 0330 041 7784
Sainsbury’s – NHS ID holders have priority shopping Monday to Saturday 07:30am – 08:00am.
Elderly customers, carers and disabled customers have priority shopping Monday, Wednesday and Friday 08:00am – 09:00am.
Delivery slots for vulnerable people if they have a nectar card. Ring 0800 9534 988 to register on an automated line.
Morrisons – Monday – Saturday 7am – 8am NHS badge holders will be able shop as a priority. All cafes are changing to a takeaway service.
Open on Sundays at 9am for NHS workers to shop, open at 9.30am for all other customers to shop normally.
Dedicated phone line for elderly and vulnerable customers to place an order over the phone. They can choose from a Food Box or place an order from a selection of 45 essential groceries. The order is then matched to a local store who picks the order and delivers it directly to the customer the following day. This will be available in all stores from Wednesday 8th April.
Call 0345 611 6111 and select option 4 to order a Food Box or 5 to place an order for Doorstep delivery. The order will take 24 hours to process, and payment will be taken through a contactless card by the delivery driver. A list of the essentials available to order can be found on the Morrisons website.
OTHER SERVICES:
Offering to convert Guestrooms for use as single occupancy offices for those who cannot
work from home – for more info, call 01768 868696.
