Herefordshire Council

Family history | Ancestry Library Edition is available for library members to use for free at home! Login to your account and follow the link http://orlo.uk/gBzg0
You can join the library online if you are not already a member: http://orlo.uk/xLGso

Beryl Bikes | We're offering free rides to NHS and key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The initiative was previously available to NHS workers and has now been extended to cover all Police force workers, school staff and Council key workers. Info at:

Domestic Abuse | At home shouldn’t mean at risk. If you or someone you know is suffering from #DomesticAbuse, isolation rules do not apply. Police response & support services remain available. Find support at http://orlo.uk/MwES6 or call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Mental wellbeing | It’s ok not to feel ok. Staying in & isolation can start to take its toll. Your mental health & wellbeing are as important as your physical health. To help, the NHS have provided useful advice & tips on maintaining your mental wellbeing: http://orlo.uk/xURBz

Scam aware | Criminals will use every opportunity they can to defraud innocent people. Please make friends & relatives aware of phishing scams or fraud - particularly about sharing their financial and personal information: http://orlo.uk/FLz1V

Covid-19 | If you're exercising in your local countryside, act responsibly.
Always remember to follow the Countryside Code and don't travel unnecessarily.
👉 http://orlo.uk/n2ESd

Help brighten up someone's day | Thank you for the overwhelming response for pictures to decorate our boxes carrying essential supplies for those coming out of hospital. We still need more and would like children across the county to keep drawing and uploading the pictures to the comments in this post. They'll then be printed and be put on the boxes to help put a smile on someones face. Thank you 🙏

Household waste & recycling centres | Our centres remain closed until further notice for the safety of staff & visitors during the pandemic. Please do not go to them or leave any items outside the entrances. Until the sites reopen can we kindly ask you store any waste at home.

Advice for young people | Mind, the mental health charity, has put together some really useful pages on wellbeing for young people during this time.
It's okay not to be okay.
http://orlo.uk/14zYO

Free Activities | Whilst you're at home this weekend why not download a free eBook or Audio title to enjoy through our library service. Click on the link to sign up and access everything from driving Theory Test practice to tracing your family history: http://orlo.uk/tN3br

Stay Connected | Keeping in touch with friends and family during this time is really important and will help to boost your wellbeing.
If elderly relatives are struggling here’s some useful links so you can help them get online and stay connected:
• A ‘how-to’ guide for getting on Facetime http://orlo.uk/OZ8mS... • Introduction to Skype http://orlo.uk/Iwd0n • Useful guide to WhatsApp http://orlo.uk/wugV7 • Some good tips for getting on social media for older adults http://orlo.uk/0fZw3 • A good guide from Age UK with lots of info on the basics of getting online. From setting up an email to making phone calls online. http://orlo.uk/wY2sM • Age UK Facebook group http://orlo.uk/s9B8h • Good explanation of podcasts and how to access them. http://orlo.uk/FQ41J
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Covid-19 | Sometimes the simple things make a lot of difference...
Please continue to help protect yourself and others by: ➡️ Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. ➡️ Always washing your hands when you return home from leaving the house.

Thank you | We can't thank enough all those who are listening to Government advice by staying at home. We know it's hard, but take pride in the fact that you are protecting your community, saving lives and saving the NHS

Composting | Now that people are spending more time in the garden, how about trying to compost your waste?
You can put your garden waste and vegetable/fruit peelings into a compost heap and within 9 months you have a lovely free compost to put onto your garden.
You don’t even need a compost bin – for advice visit: http://orlo.uk/M5x6t

Looking after each other | Do you know anyone that might need support?
This weekend is the perfect time to call friends and relatives to check they are ok and have the what they need during this difficult time.
For support call 01432 260027 or visit: http://orlo.uk/3y2yM

Stay in touch | We understand it can be tough but please remember you MUST not meet anyone outside of your household.
Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media.
Act like you've got it. Anyone can spread it.