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We’re here to help you stay well this winter

This winter, it’s really important that we all remember that the NHS is here to help you stay well, safely.

We have been working hard to make changes to how healthcare is provided to make it safe for you during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay. The sooner you get advice, the better.

Depending on your symptoms, you can get advice from your local pharmacy, GP practice or NHS 111. For minor health concerns, your local pharmacist can help. GP practices offer remote consultations online or by phone, or if you need a face-to-face appointment, they will tell you what to do.

If you need medical help fast, think you need to go to an Emergency Department (A&E) or you’re not sure what to do, use NHS 111 first – online or by phone to get clinical advice or direction to the most appropriate services for treatment for you.

You can also help us to help you. If you are over 65, have a long-term health condition or are pregnant, it is more important than ever this year to ensure you have your free flu vaccination. Just speak to your GP or pharmacist to book an appointment. You can also find more information at www.nhs.uk/fluvaccine

Be sure to also stock up your medicine cabinet with winter self-care essentials too. Many over-the-counter medicines (including paracetamol and ibuprofen) are available to help relieve symptoms of common winter illnesses and you can find further information at www.nhs.uk

To help prevent further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) please follow current Government guidelines for the area you live in at all times. If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus it’s important you get tested as soon as possible. You can apply for a test online via www.nhs.uk/coronavirus, or by calling 119.

The current consultation closes on September 30.  To have your say please follow this link:

https://huntingdonshire.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-about-dog-controls-in-huntingdonshire/

A new initiative has been launched by HDC – here’s the link for anyone wishing to become involved locally

https://huntingdonshire.gov.uk/news/district-council-to-support-great-british-september-clean/

There have been a number of thefts of dogs which are housed outside properties in the area.  Please be vigilant and if you notice anything suspicious please report to the police.

Please remember that the wearing of face coverings in all shops and supermarkets is mandatory from this Friday – 24th.  Anyone not complying could face a fine of £100.

Following a thorough cleaning of all equipment and bird proofing on the framed play equipment, the Clerk and two Councillors carried out a risk assessment for COVID-19 transmission based on guidance issued by Government and the Association of Play Industries.  Two main factors influenced the decision to open:

• The benefits to children of playing outside bring a host of social, emotional and physical rewards. These have long been undervalued
and at this time appear to have been completely ignored. Consequently, children are suffering harm.
• The evidence is that the risks posed by COVID-19 to children playing in outdoor spaces is very low

It was felt that as long as the general guidance towards social distancing and hand washing was adhered to then most of the play area could be opened safely.  Instructions were attached to equipment and in particular to the outdoor gym equipment indicating that only one person should use it at a time.  Sadly the small playhouse which is largely enclosed had to be taken out of use. The Zip Wire is currently awaiting repair and therefore cannot be used.

Although the picnic benches remained in situ notices were placed on them discouraging eating and drinking anywhere near the play equipment.  Visitors are welcome to enjoy a picnic on the field, away from the equipment and encouraged to take their litter home with them.

July 3, 2020