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Local Support Options During COVID-19 Pandemic

As we are currently in a period of uncertainty with the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have been working closely with a number of local groups and organisations to try and ensure that everyone has some support, especially the vulnerable members of our parish. 

It is incredibly heartening to see the local Facebook group spring up which is showing the best of our community. Please do have a look if you haven't seen it yet. Netley Abbey Community Coronavirus Support Group It has many examples of people offering to help and pull together to ensure that we get through this difficult period and it should always be remembered that as contagious as this virus is, so is kindness and generosity. If everybody just gives a little bit, we should hopefully all be okay and as a community, come out of this stronger.

However, we have been extremely worried about how we reach the most vulnerable members of our community and ensure that they are safe, have support and all they need and require, especially if in isolation (whether self imposed or due to illness). So, please find below the many fantastic local groups and organisations who have stepped forward to offer assistance:

  • St Edwards church, the Annunciation church and Netley Christian Fellowship will be working with their congregations to ensure that all support is provided to them, especially their more vulnerable members. You can contact each of them if you wish to by:
  • St Edward’s church is happy to offer a phone service to anyone who is living alone or requires it via their pastoral service and by volunteers who have been DBS checked. Please contact them directly on 02380 456778 or sted.office@btinternet.com
  • We are liaising with the Hound Basics Food Bank who are open as normal at this time:
Alternatively you can telephone the Eastleigh Borough Council helpline 02380 688000, who will then refer it to us.  
​If you wish to help and support, please contact us or see our donation points below: 
  • Donation points at:
    • Netley Post Office
    • St Edward’s Church
    • Netley Abbey Junior School
    • We operate Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30am - 2pm at our premises 30 Queens View, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5EA.
  • We are liaising with One Community who are also available to offer phone chat service to the lonely and vulnerable with DBS staff. Call 02380 902400 or email info@1community.org.uk  
  • We are liaising with Beacon Good Neighbours who can be contacted on 0845 0948768 
  • We are liaising with the local Co-op to support those vulnerable people and ensure where possible we can try and deliver them food
  • If none of the above are able to assist you, please contact the Parish Office on 02380 453732 or clerk@houndparishcouncil.gov.uk and we try and assist you  
 
The local Facebook response group that has been created is fantastic and shows excellent community spirit. We would encourage people to assist each other, whether that be family, friends or neighbours and look after each other through this page. This is to ensure that the above services (which are mainly volunteers) don't get overwhelmed and that we ensure those that don't have access to support for whatever reason, can be looked after also.  
As contagious as this virus is, so is kindness and generosity. If everybody just gives a little bit, we’ll all be ok.

EBC's Corona Virus Response Support & Vaccine Roll Out
If you have questions or need more information on the vaccine, more information can be found here - 
www.eastleigh.gov.uk/latest-news/the-vaccine-rollout-in-the-borough-is-in-full-swing or www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/
Get help with delivery of essential items or become a volunteer. We are working with local volunteer groups, One Community and Hampshire County Council to get help to people who are self-isolating because they are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19).   
Volunteers can support with the collection and delivery of food and other essential items like prescription medicines, as well as be someone people can chat with (remotely) to combat loneliness. 
https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/coronavirus-support   

Your child's health during the Coronavirus
Children can get ill for lots of reasons. GPs, 111 and hospitals are giving the same, safe care as usual.
Please do not delay getting help if your child needs it. 
Some conditions need urgent treatment, like appendicitis or sepsis, and minor children’s health conditions can worsen if not treated.
Local Context - Update from Hampshire County Council
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Hampshire schools
Nearly all schools in Hampshire are open for vulnerable and key worker children. 

Hampshire Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
All HWRCs are open via the appointment system - https://www.hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recyclingcentres/hwrcfinder/Netley​

County parks
The County Council is encouraging residents to continue enjoying its range of outdoor spaces, but to follow the social distancing guidelines in place. County parks, walks and open spaces remain open. 

Water suppliers
Water companies have provided reassurance to customers that water will keep on flowing during the pandemic. Payment schemes and financial breaks have also been offered – see Southern Water’s COVID-19 letter to customers.

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