Important Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information April 2020
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SPECIAL NUMBER IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION APRIL 2020 A BRIEF NOTE FOR THE READER These are unprecedented times; it is very important to strictly follow Government and medical advice, and support all the Most residents in the area of Seiriol Ward who live in and key workers in many different roles, by doing this we will around Llangoed, Glanrafon, Penmon, Beaumaris, Llanfaes protect the health service and save lives. and Llanddona will know of The Puffin already. We have a difficult time ahead; together we will beat this virus; With the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), life has changed it is more important than ever for us as a local community to beyond recognition, and will continue to change day by day. keep strong and supportive, together we will get through this. This is a special number of The Puffin. Royal On behalf of myself, Councillor Lewis Davies Mail can deliver only to complete Postcodes, and Councillor Alun Roberts, remember that such as LL58, LL59, etc., so some homes in we are here to help and support you within the the LL59 Postcode area will not be part of Seiriol Ward at all times. Take care and stay Seiriol Ward. We hope that those of you safe. outside Seiriol Ward still find some aspects of this newsletter useful. Carwyn Elias Jones Isle of Anglesey County Councillor www.seiriolalliance.co.uk/newsletters/ When things start to return to normal, we hope that the The Puffin will be available SOURCES OF NATIONAL INFORMATION again by delivery, or from its usual collection AND SUPPORT points in Beaumaris – Canolfan Beaumaris Isle of Anglesey County Council Leisure Centre, Central Bakery, Ena’s Newsagents, Spar and the Town Hall – and in In a nutshell: stay at home: Llanddona – the Owain Glyndŵr. Much will Only go outside for food, health reasons or depend, though, on how things to do with work (but only if you cannot work from COVID-19 evolve, so it may be that we have home). to publish The Puffin only as an on-line If you go out, stay 2 metres (6.5ft) away newsletter for the time being, and updating from other people at all times. announcements will be made in due course Wash your hands as soon as you get home. via social media. Do not meet others, even friends or family. Disclaimer Please bear in mind that You can spread the virus even if you don’t information and guidance about COVID-19 is have symptoms. changing day by day: we have done our best to ensure that the information given in this The situation: in respect of COVID-19 correct, but some of it might have changed by the time that it the situation is changing constantly within the UK, and it is is delivered and published on-line. expected that the virus will spread in a significant way. Isle of Anglesey County Council’s website provides regular INTRODUCTION BY COUNCILLOR CARWYN JONES updates in respect of changes to its services, links to important information from the UK- and Welsh Governments, We are currently facing the biggest public health crisis in living and guidance from Public Health Wales. memory; this is going to be a long and challenging period for us all. The fantastic community spirit, volunteering and care It also provides a comprehensive listing of advice for we have for each other across the Seiriol Ward is more businesses and visitors, and details of the changes to Isle of important than ever and I would not wish to live anywhere else Anglesey County Council’s services. in the world as we face this crisis. 01248 750057: you will be given a variety of different Never did I imagine that, as the Cabinet member for the options from which to choose. Economy and Tourism on Anglesey, I would have to close all of Anglesey’s tourism hotspots, urge holidaymakers to stay at Covid-19 (Coronavirus) information home, and close Anglesey for visitors. www.anglesey.gov.uk/en/Residents/Emergencies/ covid-19-Coronavirus-information.aspx Once we defeat this global pandemic – and we will – let’s have a huge campaign to support our fantastic local businesses Vulnerable children or adults: Teulu Môn is a free and who are going to be under huge strain during this lockdown, inclusive service for families on Anglesey. It is the first point of support our local self-employed who offer a range of services, contact for all children, families and professionals for and let’s all sing from the rooftops that beautiful Anglesey is information, advice and assistance relating to children or the open and waiting to greet everyone again with open arms. families of children, aged 0-25 years. During these difficult times, we are so grateful to every key 01248 725888 worker giving their all to save lives, take care of our emergency out-of-hours 01248 353551 communities and keep our island functioning. [email protected] www.ynysmon.gov.uk www.anglesey.gov.uk 1 OF 6 The Puffin NUMBER 31 APRIL 2020 Public Health Wales Menter Môn has been raising funds to purchase food and other essential supplies for the vulnerable, and over Health-related advice: Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you £12,500 has been raised so far. need to do www.phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on- The 'Ciando' scheme has been launched: it’s a scheme to novel-coronavirus-covid-19/ identify the locations of all free accommodation for health- and emergency workers during these challenging times. Welsh Government Support has been given to '3D print' hundreds of visors for Coronavirus (COVID-19) front line staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd. www.gov.wales/coronavirus Work is being undertaken to identify, collect and map information of various sorts that could be useful in the fight Coronavirus (COVID-19): a comprehensive set of links against COVID19 (equipment, empty buildings, vehicles, www.gov.wales/coronavirus#content individuals and so on). Stay at home. Follow the advice for coronavirus (COVID-19) Work is being undertaken to develop an on-line food www.gov.wales/search?global-keywords=coronavirus delivery service for various groups. Menter Môn aims to work with various nurseries and Gov.uk distribute seasonal plants and vegetables that otherwise Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do might go to waste. www.gov.uk/coronavirus You can find more information about these initiatives on Guidance: Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and Menter Môn’s website. can’t do 01248 725700 www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus- [email protected] outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus- www.mentermon.com/en/covid-19/ outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Age Cymru News and communications www.gov.uk/search/news-and- We offer a check-in-and-chat telephone service for the over- communications?topical_events%5B%5D= 70s in Wales who live alone. It is hoped that the initiative will coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response help provide some reassurances to older people, answer basic queries and link people to local services and support during Health and Safety Executive the coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice Anyone over 70 in Wales may register with us, free of charge, www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm?utm_source= to receive a regular telephone call from the charity in either govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign= English or Welsh. All that you have to do is telephone or e- coronavirus&utm_term=intro&utm_content=digest- mail Age Cymru Advice. 2-apr-20 08000 223 444 [email protected] SOURCES OF LOCAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Carers Outreach Services Medrwn Môn We offer keep-in-touch calls to ensure that carers receive the We have decided that staff will not be conducting home visits best possible support over the telephone. This service allows or face-to-face meetings until further notice. Our support us to keep in regular contact. We offer emotional support, service will continue, however, and you can still contact Môn specialist information, including financial information over the Community Link direct by telephone or by e-mail, and we will telephone, via e-mail and Facebook; this includes video calls be happy to help in any way that we can. and video calls with sign language. Môn Community Link 01248 725745 01248 370797 [email protected] Self-referral 0333 150 3456 (national) General office 01248 724944 for any other inquiries Self-referral 0330 094 7400 (Cymraeg) [email protected] Your Local Asset Co-ordinator is still available to speak to you Gwasanaeth Cynnal Gofalwyr/Carers Outreach Service over the telephone and will try to conduct more keep-in-touch calls during this time. Crossroads Menter Môn During this time of uncertainty you can be assured that we are still here to support you. We are still able to support you in Anglesey is no different from any other part of the world, and your home, even If you only need some shopping, or a is facing an extraordinarily challenging time with regard to the telephone call. COVID-19 global pandemic. Over the last two weeks, Menter Môn’s focus has shifted to respond to the challenges that the 01492 542212. island and its residents are facing. Dementia Connect Menter Môn, Isle of Anglesey County Council, Medrwn Môn Dementia Connect is intended to reach as many people and others are committed to working in partnership to support affected by dementia as possible. This includes supporting the island’s most vulnerable people during to the COVID-19 people diagnosed with any type of dementia, carers and outbreak. family/friend support networks.