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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tier 4 Update
Sent on behalf of the Community Support Alliance
Dear TRA,
I hope you are well.
As you are aware all of London, the South East and East England have now entered Tier 4 and shielding has been re-introduced for these areas, we have sent out advice letters to all on the Shielded Patient List via email or first class post. We are also making proactive calls to residents.
Currently we seeing low levels of demand, but are monitoring this closely and are ready to respond should this change. Our phone line will remain open daily through the festive period, on bank holidays this will be open 24 hours a day. Our out of hours team have been trained to deal with contact from Clinically Extremely Vulnerable residents.
We wanted to reach out and ask if you are aware of residents in your area who are vulnerable and could be isolated, if you could contact them safely to check in. We are open for referrals if they require food or access to other services.
Ways to contact:
- Complete anonline referral form
- Emailcovidsupport@southwark.gov.uk
- Phone0207 525 5000 and choose option 3
We appreciate this is difficult for many people over the Christmas period, we want to say thank you for your work in helping vulnerable residents in our community.
Yours Sincerely,
Community Support Alliance
Southwark Council
Isabelle Pearce
Project Manager | Southwark Community Support Alliance | London Borough of Southwark | 0207 5254861 | 07936 332 092 | isabelle.pearce@southwark.gov.uk | Visiting address: Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH.
COVID19 (Coronavirus)
For the latest NHS guidance, please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
To read the latest advice and information for Southwark residents, please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you have an enquiry about a vulnerable Southwark resident, please email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk, complete a referral form or call 020 7525 5000
Coronavirus Tier 4: Stay At Home
Update to TRAs – Tier 4
Dear committee member,
You will no doubt have seen that London and much of the South East have been placed into a new Tier 4. These stronger restrictions are needed because the virus is now spreading rapidly. The rates in London are very worrying. The number of people in Southwark with COVID-19 doubled last week, and London has seen a sharp increase in hospital admissions.
This means that the following restrictions are now in force in Southwark:
- Stay at home, apart from limited exceptions including work or education
- Christmas relaxation of rules no longer apply in London – families cannot form Christmas bubbles and no mixing is allowed between households other than support bubbles
- You can meet one person in an outdoor public space
- Non-essential retail must close, including gyms and hairdressers
- Avoid travelling between tiers and no overnight stays allowed
Tier 4 will be reviewed on 30th December.
Please help us to share the following messages with your networks:
- Southwark and the rest of London are now in Tier 4.These stronger restrictions are needed because the virus is now spreading rapidly in London. We know it’s going to be hard, but we must keep protecting each other and helping to keep everyone safe https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home
- Please stay home and don’t mix with other households
- Please continue to wash your hands, wear a face mask, and keep your distance when outside
A poster explaining the Tier 4 restrictions can be downloaded here which you may also find useful to share.
Thank you for all of your continued support during this difficult time – it is hugely appreciated. We hope you are able to have a safe and enjoyable Christmas despite the circumstances.
Regards Louis
Louis Rotsos – Tenant & Homeowner Involvement Officer
Southwark Council | Communities Division
Housing and Modernisation Department
5th Floor, Hub 3 | PO Box 64529 | London | SE1P 5LX
Tel: 020 7525 1239
Email: louis.rotsos@southwark.gov.uk
www.southwark.gov.uk/mysouthwark
COVID19 (Coronavirus)
For the latest NHS guidance, please visit http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
To read the latest advice and information for Southwark residents, please visit www.southwark.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you have an enquiry about a vulnerable Southwark resident, please email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 5000
Stay at home, save lives – London is moving into Tier 4 restrictions tonight
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Tier 3 restrictions start tomorrow – find out what they mean for you and your family
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London is at risk of Tier 3 restrictions
Dear resident,
COVID-19 cases are increasing again in London.
There’s now a real chance London will move into Tier 3 restrictions next week. This would put more limits on who we can meet with. It would also mean some businesses – including pubs, restaurants and cinemas – would close.
We need to do everything we can to stop the spread of the virus. Following the rules means we’re protecting ourselves and our friends and family. It also means we’re helping struggling businesses have the best chance of staying open at a vital time of year.
Please follow the key rules including
- Don’t mix with other households inside (unless as part of a support bubble)
- Wash your hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds
- If you’re going out this weekend, remember your face mask and keep your distance from others. If you go somewhere and it’s crowded, don’t join the crowds.
Check all the current Tier 2 rules and make sure you follow them.
It’s been such a difficult year for so many people. The vaccine means there is hope that things can return to normal at some point next year. But for now, the virus is still out there, and numbers are increasing. Please be careful and please follow the rules
Thank you.
P.S. We also want to thank everyone has already donated to our charity fundraiser. Donations go towards hampers, gifts, lunches and more for elderly and vulnerable people in Southwark. The council is matching donations up to £20,000 and there is still time to make a donation.
From Southwark Council.
Support Southwark’s community fundraiser, new COVID-19 rules and more
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COVID-19 and more: latest updates from Southwark Council
| COVID-19 national restrictions still apply until 2 December Remember to stick to the current national restrictions, to help reduce the spread of the virus, protect your family, friends and neighbours, and to save lives. Self-isolate and get tested if you have symptoms If you have coronavirus symptoms you must self-isolate and get a free test. There are two testing sites locally in Southwark, with spare capacity, and it’s easy to book a free test.If you’ve been told by the NHS to self-isolate, either because you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 or you’ve been in contact with someone who has tested positive, you may be able to get some financial help while self-isolating. Volunteer to help share crucial information about COVID-19 We’re working with Community Southwark to find volunteers to help keep people up-to-date with COVID-19 advice. We’re calling them Community Health Ambassadors. Volunteers will receive specialist training and play an important role in keeping our borough safe.If you’re interested in volunteering please complete an expression of interest form. Try our elibrary during the new national restrictions During the national restrictions our libraries are closed. However, you can still borrow ebooks and stream films, free of charge via our elibrary service and our home library service is still operating. Looking for things to do during the tighter restrictions? Check out our listings of virtual events, performances and workshops to keep you entertained during the tighter restrictions. Get help if you’re struggling with low mood, stress or anxiety Feeling low, stressed and anxious are common feelings. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be finding things harder than usual. Get advice and support to improve your mental health. Support for parents during the tighter restrictions If you’re a parent or carer, get support and advice to help you cope with the new national restrictions, including managing conflict, emotions and behaviour at home, eating healthily and talking to children about COVID-19. Tips on staying active if you’re feeling low on energy Have you had COVID-19 and are feeling low on energy? Moving more is an important part of your recovery and can help put a spring in your step and lift your mood. Get tips on staying active and free support in the borough for you and your family. Get your free flu jab If you’re eligible, make sure you get your free flu vaccination to protect yourself and those around you from the flu virus. It’s more important than ever this year. Ask your pharmacist or GP today. Get free career and employment support Southwark Works is a free employment support service for anyone living in the borough. It’s for residents of all ages, experiences and backgrounds and offers one-to-one support to help find a new job or a better job. Voting safely at next year’s elections The Greater London Authority elections are due to take place on Thursday 6 May 2021 and we are already making plans to help you stay safe while casting your vote. Give your views on our climate strategy We want to know what you think of our suggested approach to reducing carbon and protecting biodiversity in Southwark. Thinking of becoming a foster carer? Find out what is needed to become a foster carer by registering for one of our online fostering information sessions on Tuesday 1 December at 6.30pm or Monday 7 December at 12 noon by emailing fostering@southwark.gov.uk Register to attend your local housing forum meeting If you live in a council home, including council-owned temporary accommodation, you can register to attend your next virtual local housing meeting. The next meetings are in December and you can take part in discussions with council officers and councillors including how the council can better spend funding on improving homes and estates or how the council allocates homes. Job support for 16–25-year-olds We will shortly be launching a new campaign which will help link young people with jobs, training and other opportunities. Sign up now to get jobs, training, volunteering and work experience opportunities and more by email |
Update on housing services during the tighter restrictions
 Dear resident, Following the recent tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in England here are some key updates about our housing and other services and a reminder of upcoming opportunities to get involved. Remember, if you have coronavirus symptoms you must self-isolate and get a free test. There are two testing sites locally in Southwark and it’s easy to book a free test.Thank to everyone who is looking out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours during these difficult times. If you know a vulnerable resident who needs help, please tell us so we can support them. We’re currently only doing essential repairs To reduce the risk to residents and staff of home visits, we will only be carrying out essential repairs inside people’s homes, focusing on ensuring homes are warm, dry and safe, and prioritising our vulnerable residents. Resident services We will continue to contact and support vulnerable residents in all tenures of council accommodation including our supported hostels and residents in temporary accommodation, sheltered and Extra Care housing. We will carry out estate inspections and fire risk assessments, and we will continue to carry out work on voids to support choice based lettings.Meetings with residents and routine home visits will be carried out virtually where possible. Homelessness services Our Housing Solutions service continues to provide advice and support to people who need urgent help because they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Please continue to pay your rent Please continue to pay your rent if you can because it helps to fund vital council services at this difficult time. If you are struggling with rent payments there is help available. We’re still building new homes Construction is permitted to continue under the new restrictions so we will be continuing work as planned on delivering new council homes, while our contractors and construction workers are working in Covid-secure ways. Read more about the council’s new homes programme. Register your interest in a growing plot Early in the new year we will launch a new Allotment Expansion Guarantee to create hundreds of new growing plots on council land. The council’s community gardening coordinators will work with residents to design, build and run their own community allotments. Sign up to receive an alert. Other changes to council services Southwark’s parks will remain open All sports and leisure facilities, including football, tennis and basketball courts, grass and astro-turf pitches, outdoor gyms, cricket nets and fishing areas will be closed. Schools remain open and children should attend as normal. Leisure centres will close. Libraries will close (but digital services and the home library will continue) Playgrounds will stay open but families should maintain social distance and wash hands/use hand sanitiser before and after use. Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can only proceed in exceptional circumstances. Funerals can still be held, with up to 30 people. Join in your next local housing forum The next round of housing forum meetings is taking place in December. Anyone who lives in a council home, including council-owned temporary accommodation can now book their space. When are the meetings and what will be discussed?The next meetings will take place between 3 and 17 December and topics will include:Feedback on previous meetingHousing service updates for your area.Election of a resident to chair the meetingsElection of representatives to the new Tenants and Homeowners ForumDue to the current pandemic these meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. You can reserve your place on Zoom.>> Register to attend now. Which forum meeting you should attend There are five different housing forums, each covering a different part of the borough. You can check which housing forum you should attend on our website.If you would like more information on these meetings, nominations or the elections (see below) please contact resident.participation@southwark.gov.uk Nominate yourself to become your local housing forum chair By having a resident chair this meeting we will ensure that the meetings cover relevant topics and are shaped by residents for residents. You would need to commit to attend four meetings a year. Experience in chairing meetings is not necessary as training and support will be given.>> Complete a self-nomination by 18 November Nominate yourself to represent your housing forum in the tenants’ or homeowners’ forum. Nominate yourself to represent your housing forum in the tenants’ or homeowners’ forum. You can now also nominate yourself to represent your local forum at the new tenants’ or homeowners’ forum. This might be for you, if you are able to commit to attend about nine evening meetings a year. You don’t need to have previous experience as we will offer free training and support to help you fulfil this role. >> Complete a self-nomination by 18 November |
