Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Staying up to date
To stay up to date with the latest local news on coronavirus please visit our news page.
For the latest on COVID-19 testing arrangements. Visit Norfolk or Suffolk according to where you live.
More information and resources
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COVID-19 vaccination programme
Please visit this page
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Updates on what the NHS is doing locally
Read our updates on what the NHS is doing locally to respond to coronavirus:
Coronavirus update - 13 May 2021
Coronavirus update - 28 April 2021
Coronavirus update - 14 April 2021
Coronavirus update - 8 April 2021
Coronavirus update - 18 March 2021
Coronavirus update - 4 March 2021
Coronavirus update - 19 February 2021
Coronavirus update - 4 February 2021
Coronavirus update - 21 January 2021
Coronavirus update - 7 January 2021
Coronavirus update - 21 December 2020
Coronavirus update - 9 December 2020
Coronavirus update - 25 November 2020
Coronavirus update - 22 November 2020
Coronavirus update - 11 November 2020
Coronavirus update - 28 October 2020
Coronavirus update - 14 October 2020
Coronavirus update - 30 September 2020
Coronavirus update - 24 September 2020
Coronavirus update - 16 September 2020
Coronavirus update - 2 September 2020
Coronavirus update - 19 August 2020
Coronavirus update - 5 August 2020
Coronavirus update - 22 July 2020
Coronavirus update - 8 July 2020
Coronavirus update - 22 June 2020
Coronavirus update - 8 June 2020
Coronavirus update - 26 May 2020
Coronavirus update - 18 May 2020
Coronavirus update - 11 May 2020
Coronavirus testing - 5 May 2020
Coronavirus update - 4 May 2020
Cancer during coronavirus - 30 April 2020
Miniature heroes 29 April 2020
Coronavirus update - 27 April 2020
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Translated guides about Covid-19.
For COVID-related information in a variety of languages on the Suffolk County Council website please see here.
The CCG has also had some key COVID-related documents translated into common languages. You will find them here.
Below are some videos hosted by the BBC in some common languages telling you what you can and cannot do during the lockdown.
In Urdu
In Punjabi
In Tamil
In Sylheti
In Gujarati
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What the CCG is doing to support frontline services
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Your COVID recovery
As you find yourself recovering from COVID-19 you may still be coming to terms with the impact the virus has had on both your body and mind.
These changes should get better over time, some may take longer than others, but there are things you can do to help.
Your COVID Recovery helps you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.
Visit the Your COVID Recovery website.
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Guide Dogs
New phone line launched to support you during the coronavirus outbreak.
Guide Dogs are providing answers and information for people with sight loss and their families during the coronavirus outbreak. They can help you identify ways to continue living actively, independently, and well, refer you to their other services or help you access services by other providers. Please call 0800 781 1444 between 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Guide Dogs has changed the way it provides services in response to social distancing, with every channel being used flexibly to give you choice and access to expertise and advice promptly. For example, Guide Dogs staff can now arrange to contact you regularly by phone to provide individual support through the social isolation period. To access this and other services available, please call 0800 781 1444 between 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday or visit the website to find out more.
Deafblind customers who use BSL should contact Guide Dogs via the webpage, clicking on the SignVideo logo on the right hand side, or through a SignVideo app. This connects you to a SignVideo interpreter who will then connect to the information line.
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Being Safe Staying In - Easy Read
You can read the recent newsletter from our partners Opening Doors here
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Information for carers
National guidance can be found on the Carers UK website. Local guidance can be found here for Norfolk, and here for Suffolk.
- Helping children and young people understand coronavirus
- Information for people with learning disabilities
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Staying physically active during coronavirus
- Stay active at home with tips from Active Norfolk plus telephone service coaching here
- Top tips from Keep Moving Suffolk
- Home exercise tips and fitness guides from NHS England
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Supporting your mental health and wellbeing
You can find information on how to look after your well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak on Wellbeing Norfolk and Suffolk website.
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What support is available for those who are shielding?
If you are vulnerable or at risk and need help with shopping, medication or other essential supplies, please call 0808 196 3646 (8am to 8pm).
The Government is committed to supporting local councils and voluntary sector organisations to respond to those who have specific support needs and requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Details of the support and advice available can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
The updated shielding guidance should not affect any social care or support you were receiving prior to the start of shielding.
Individuals should continue to contact their local council if they have any ongoing social care needs.
New guidance as at 17 December 2021 from NHSE on self-isolating
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Personal Cyber Security
Cyber Aware is the UK government's advice on how to stay secure online during coronavirus.
Many of us are spending more time online. Keep yourself and your family secure by following our advice. Follow this link (It's safe)
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Home oxygen therapy safety
For advice from BOC watch this short video
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Resources
More resources
- Large print handwashing poster
- Easy read advice on the coronavirus
- Easy read advice on self-isolation
- Easy read advice on staying at home and away from others
- My plan for staying in
- Easy read information from Public Health England
- Hospitals and coronavirus
- Coronavirus information from the Down's Syndrome Association
- How to wash your hands video from Mencap
- Healthwatch Norfolk
- Healthwatch Suffolk
Isolation Note
If you or someone you live with are exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus, use the NHS 111 isolation note service to provide a note for your employer.
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Local concerns answered
NWCCG has been asking local people their concerns about the Covid Vaccination programme and developing myth buster and FAQ documents to support the national information.