Healthwatch Doncaster

Excellent to see community contributions to our playlist following the weekend write-up by the Doncaster Free Press.
ЁЯСЙ https://bit.ly/HWDSongPlaylist

The current coronavirus pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read these seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed ЁЯСЗ Healthwatch England https://bit.ly/2U1JJ0D

Stay Home. Save Lives.

What does social distancing mean?
Keep yourself informed about the steps you can take to reduce social interaction between people and help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
1. Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus - high temperature and/or - new and continuous cough ... 2. Avoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possible 3. Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer to employer guidance on https://bit.ly/2Wq3gJU for more information 4. Avoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs 5. Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media 6. Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
To find out more visit ЁЯСЗ https://bit.ly/3b74tKh
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тЬЕ Do:
ЁЯдз Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. ЁЯЧСя╕П Put used tissues in the bin straight away. ЁЯСР Wash your hands with soap and water often тАУ use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.... ЁЯдТ Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
тЬЦя╕П DonтАЩt:
ЁЯСА Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
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If you would like to contribute to our playlist then send us a message on here or email us info@healthwatchdoncaster.org.uk

ЁЯУв In Doncaster on Easter Weekend, local practices & pharmacies will be open as usual (10/4 & 13/4).
Pharmacies will be open on Friday 10th and Monday 13th April 2020 between 14:00 and 17:00 for emergency access only. Please note there may be some exceptions to this due to individual branch circumstances.
Read NHS Doncaster CCG's information pack for services available ЁЯСЙ http://bit.ly/CCGInfoPack

Thank you to everyone who has helped share this post to others, playing a role in sharing official information at a time when there is misinformation going round. ЁЯСПЁЯСП

A reminder on what to do if you experience coronavirus symptoms ЁЯСЗ

ЁЯЖХ PRESS RELEASE: Local Healthwatch launches daily music playlist to help combat isolation ЁЯСЗ
We've reached 50 songs on our playlist ЁЯСЗ https://bit.ly/HWDSongPlaylist
... https://www.healthwatchdoncaster.org.uk/т Аж/press-release-loтАж/
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ЁЯУг Follow Coronavirus Doncaster for the local information on the coronavirus
ЁЯУг Follow them on Twitter page ЁЯСЗЁЯП╜ www.twitter.com/coviddoncaster
... ЁЯТ╗ Visit their website ЁЯСЗ https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/тАж/health-т Аж/coronavirus-covid-19
Doncaster Council NHS Doncaster CCG Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RDaSH NHS
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ЁЯЧгя╕П "So please, stay at home, protect the NHS and help us beat Covid-19," says Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Richard Parker OBE in a letter published recently.
ЁЯУи Read more including how the Trust is working during the current situation ЁЯСЗ https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/news/parker-open- letter/

A huge response and a great reaction by the Hub team to support local people at this difficult time ЁЯСПЁЯСПЁЯСП
ЁЯУМ See our pinned post for details on the Hub and how to access help

The Hub is receiving plenty of calls from local people asking for help with tasks, from getting shopping to staying connected. Take advantage of this resource if you need an extra hand
Call: 01302 430300 E-mail: enquiries@dncommunityhub.org.uk Website: www.dncommunity.org.uk
... Doncaster Council Age UK Doncaster NHS Doncaster CCG Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust RDaSH NHS Doncaster Chamber Doncaster College and University Centre
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ChAD members playing their part in sharing messages during this pandemic - they've been communicating with support worker Sue, via Zoom during this time ЁЯСН

A wonderful poem by ChaD members to start MondayЁЯСПЁЯСПЁЯСП