Useful Information

Information relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is constantly being updated. Here are links to the official and most reputable sources of advice. I will try and keep this page updated and will continue to add other useful resources. Please let me know if you find a useful resource and would like me to include it here.

Latest National Restrictions

The latest national Covid-19 restrictions:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

Specific guidance for people who are shielding or clinically extremely vulnerable:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#cev

Access to Testing

You may be aware that Lambeth is offering free Covid-19 tests for people with no symptoms, with the results available within an hour. The tests are available to anyone who lives or works in Lambeth, over the age of 18.

You can find additional information here: https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/book-rapid-covid-19-test-if-you-have-no-symptoms

Vaccine Information

General information about the Covid-19 vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

Information about the prioritisation list for distribution of the vaccine: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-why-you-are-being-asked-to-wait/why-you-have-to-wait-for-your-covid-19-vaccine?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

Information about the vaccine rollout locally (South East London): https://selondonccg.nhs.uk/news/important-information-about-the-covid-19-vaccination/

School Attendance for Vulnerable Children and Critical Workers

Schools are currently shut across England for most pupils, but remain open for children classified as vulnerable and children of critical workers. Find the full list of who can attend school here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

Domestic Abuse Support Resources

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline:

Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (available 24/7)

Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

The Gaia Centre supports Lambeth residents who are survivors of gender based violence. They are providing support via phone and email during this crisis when survivors may feel additionally isolated and at risk:

Phone: 0207 733 8724

Email: lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk

Please see the ‘Support for Individuals’ tab below for further services.

Mental Health Support Resources

NHS advice page about mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/

The Samaritans are a mental health charity with trained staff that you can talk to 24/7:

Phone: 116 123 (free)

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/