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Navigating Life in North During COVID-19 Advice, information and guidance for residents on adapting and navigating life through the COVID-19 outbreak

Local support Your health Shopping and available and wellbeing travelling safely Welcome Stop the spread Hello and welcome Help to prevent the

As government guidelines and their contact details. on shielding and measures We’re also lucky to have spread of coronavirus to control the spread of hundreds of local people coronavirus continue to who have given their time Contents With infection rates fluctuating and “We are all in this together and change, we are all finding as volunteers to help their lockdown measures continuing to everyone is working really hard and doing a ourselves having to alter neighbours. You can read Help to prevent the change in the borough, it’s as important fantastic job to help bring this terrible virus spread of coronavirus the way we live our lives. more about the Good 3 as ever to help prevent the spead. under control, both here in North Tyneside Neighbours volunteer North Tyneside COVID-19 and further afield. Thank you to everyone so Some people may find these project on page 5 and North Tyneside’s Director of Public 4 Support Hub far for their continued efforts and sacrifices changes easier to adapt to NHS volunteers on page 7. Good Neighbours support Health, Wendy Burke, has this message than others. With so much to combat this virus and stay safe.” 5 local residents for residents as work goes on every day information out there it If you would like further right across the borough to counter the can be difficult to keep up. information about support What to expect at An outbreak control plan, which aims to virus and reduce the infection rate: This magazine has been available from local 6 your GP appointment prevent any future localised outbreaks produced by VODA and services you can search What to do if you are ill “The threat of coronavirus remains with us of coronavirus in North Tyneside and to on the SIGN Directory or 7 in North Tyneside and it will be with us for some time to come. also manage any new spikes of infections, help local people to navigate contact Care and Connect Finding local health We all have a responsibility to prevent the has been published. This is centred on a changing landscape in the using the details below: national requirements and can be read borough of North Tyneside. 8 and care information spread of infection and local outbreaks of SIGN Directory: Useful Services in COVID-19, which could contribute to a on North Tyneside Council’s website at: We’re very lucky in North https://services. 9 North Tyneside further second peak during the pandemic. www.northtyneside.gov.uk Tyneside to have access to northtyneside.gov.uk/sign/ Your guide to face a wealth of services, local 13 coverings charities and community Care and Connect: Keep your distance Cough or sneeze into Staying well in body organisations which have 0191 643 7474 (10am–1pm from other people a tissue, which you 14 and mind adapted to support people Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) and follow social should bin as soon during the pandemic. Practical and peer support The centre pages of this We hope you find this 15 from NT LIFE distancing guidelines as possible, or your magazine are a pull-out magazine to be a useful Advice on looking after at all times arm if a tissue is and keep directory of some resource. And don’t forget - 16 your health and wellbeing not available of these organisations it won’t be like this forever. What to expect when Wash your hands 18 you’re shopping frequently with soap Avoid touching Getting around and and hot water, or your face as 19 socialising safely use hand sanitiser much as possible

Wear a face covering on public transport, Use of public toilets is or in other confined at your own risk, only spaces where social use them if essential distancing is difficult

We can all help to prevent the spread by following the advice above. The information in this magazine was correct at the For more advice on face coverings, including where to get them, time of going to print. For official government guidance when to wear them and exemptions, see page 13. on coronavirus please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

2 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 3 Local Support Local Support North Tyneside Good Neighbours COVID-19 Support Hub support local residents The dedicated North Tyneside COVID-19 as referrals to support services. The team Good Neighbours is a You can access support from  Carrying out shopping Support Hub was set up in March 2020 has also made regular welfare phone calls, long-standing volunteering Good Neighbours if you are: with or for you to offer assistance for those in need of checking people have food, spending time project delivered by North  A North Tyneside resident  Joining you from a safe immediate support who were unable to call talking to them and helping to identify any Tyneside VODA. Support  Unable to shop or distance to go for a walk on anyone else. The Hub has been part of extra help they may need. from Good Neighbours is collect prescriptions  Helping you build North Tyneside Council’s response to the carried out by local residents independently due to your confidence and pandemic, helping to shield the borough’s Additional support has been provided by who have been trained and health, age, disability independence by most vulnerable residents by providing local charities Healthwatch North Tyneside supported to volunteer in or other barriers accompanying you non-clinical help. and LD:NE, both of which have helped VODA the community, assisting  Have no-one else in on your first few with requests. Referrals have been made to older and isolated residents. your support network supermarket visits Consisting of Council teams, including other community organisations including that can assist redeployed staff, a partnership of local Dreamshine, Anxious Minds, Age UK During the COVID-19 For more information on how organisations including North Tyneside VODA North Tyneside and Cedarwood Trust. pandemic, the project has Good Neighbour volunteers to access support from Good and an army of volunteers (see opposite), massively scaled up its can assist with: Neighbours, or to volunteer the team has so far taken over 21,500 calls. Fifty-one businesses have also offered operation with some 300  Delivering a click contact 0345 2000 101. their services, helping to provide essential new volunteers supporting and collect order Requests have included the picking up of groceries and prepared meals, through 1,800 residents with tasks you have booked Below is a selection of prescriptions, household supplies, grocery North Tyneside Business Forum. including shopping deliveries,  Enjoying a cuppa images of Good Neighbours shopping and purchasing pet food, as well prescription collections and a chat with you beneficiaries during lockdown The Hub continues to operate at a reduced and other small errands. at your garden gate by Katie Lee Photography. “I want to say thanks level, helping those who are most vulnerable. for what has been an The council’s emergency contact numbers excellent, life-saving remain available as normal. service. The team and Council staff have If you need support please get in touch been approachable betweeen Monday and Friday, 8am to 5pm, and considerate and by calling 0345 2000 101 or emailing we can’t fault you!” [email protected]

Support Hub volunteers are coordinated by North Tyneside based charity, VODA, through its Good Neighbours project. You can read more about this and how to get involved on page 5.

4 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Photographs: Katie Lee Photography Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 5 Your Health Your Health What to expect at What to do if you feel your GP appointment ill in North Tyneside

The following information has been provided by North Tyneside There are several ways to get  a telephone appointment Primary Care Network and VODA’s Wellbeing Facilitator. medical help when you feel with an appropriate LIVI launches in North Tyneside Please remember, if you have a high temperature or a new continuous ill and it can be confusing healthcare professional  cough or loss of taste or smell, please call NHS 111 for guidance on how to to know which service to use a video consultation The number of GP  access specialist services for patients with suspected COVID symptoms. when. Here, Healthwatch a face to face appointment appointments available  If you do not have any of these symptoms and have a medical need, please North Tyneside rounds up an appointment at the to North Tyneside contact your GP practice first before going to the surgery. your options in the borough: practice’s own extended residents has recently NHS 111 - medical advice over hours service (see article on been increased thanks Different practices may If you are being asked to If you have a new persistant the phone and appointments page 6 for what to expect) to the introduction have slight variations on the come in for routine bloods cough, high temperature, can be made at other services LIVI - a video consultation of LIVI, a digital app following guidance so please or other long-term illness loss of taste or smell or other like your GP and the Urgent service with a trained GP who that lets patients book check with your registered checks (such as diabetes or COVID symptoms you Care Centre. has access to your medical and see a GP by video practice. All are trying their COPD) you will not need to may need to be assessed using their mobile Your local pharmacy - notes (see article on the right). hardest to reduce any risks of have a telephone call first. remotely. This could also phone or tablet. All 25 can give you advice, help giving or getting COVID-19. include being assessed Urgent Care Centre - practices within the you look after yourself and o You will be reminded that at a hub (e.g. Battle Hill). at North Tyneside General North Tyneside area treat minor conditions. Before you arrive you must wear a mask Hospital (Rake Lane). Ring 111 are now offering for the appointment (and Inside your practice Your GP Practice - most are first as the NHS are asking appointments through o Most practices are anyone that comes with you now moving to a telephone people not to ‘just turn up.’ the app. For more not letting people book must as well) and to cancel o You will be reminded to triage system, where you talk Accident and Emergency - at information and help to consultations via their your appointment and maintain social distancing to a member of the practice the Special register, please contact online systems. NOT attend if you develop and to pay attention to any staff who can then arrange Emergency Care Hospital your GP surgery. COVID symptoms before signs encouraging physical any one of the following: o If you request a the planned appointment. distancing, hand hygiene in or consultation you will be and masks. the Royal Victoria initially offered a telephone When you arrive hospital (RVI) in call by a clinician. Many o Most reception areas will Newcastle – ring problems can be dealt with o When arriving at the GP have Perspex screens with 111 or 999 first. very easily on the phone. surgery you will most likely microphones and other aids Please ‘don’t just Most practices are also be asked to use the intercom to support you if you are turn up’ unless offering video consultations system if available or speak to hard of hearing. your condition is and the reception team will someone at the surgery door. life threatening. usually explain how these This may be a receptionist o If the waiting room is busy, work and check that you or sometimes a volunteer. and social distancing could NHS Volunteer Responders The Volunteer Responders service can be have the right phone etc. Very occasionally you may be compromised, you may When the NHS put a call out for Volunteer used by anyone who lives in and be asked to phone the be asked to wait in the car, Responders, there was an overwhelming who needs to self-isolate for any reason. o When they talk with you surgery to say that you have or outside if possible, at the response from the British public. As a result, Volunteers can also help people who they may decide you need arrived for your appointment. appropriate physical distance. NHS volunteers can help people by giving choose to stay at home as much as possible to be seen face-to-face. lifts to get to medical appointments; because they are cautious about going o You will be asked if o All attempts will be made to collecting their shopping, medicines and out during the COVID-19 outbreak. o Practices are starting you any of the relevant minimise the amount of time other important items; and by having Check your eligibility and request support to offer their usual routine symptoms PRIOR to patients spend in waiting regular contact with other people by by calling 0808 196 3646 or visiting monitoring services again. coming into the building. rooms and with clinicians. making regular friendly phone calls. https://nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk/ 6 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 7 Your Health Pull-out and keep guide to local services Finding local health and care information Healthwatch North Tyneside  Improve the quality website enabling you to is a local charity and the of services by making find local services and independent voice for users sure providers and leave your feedback, have of health and care services. decision makers listen your say by taking part in Healthwatch is there to: to your views current consultations and  Provide information and  Encourage people read about the previous work signposting so that you running services to and impact of Healthwatch. get the support you need involve local people Visit www.hwnt.co.uk  Listen to your views and in changes to care or call 0191 263 5321 gather feedback about for more information. the health and social Healthwatch has recently care services you use launched a brand new

Share your experiences during coronavirus As restrictions continue to change and the experiences during coronavirus and how NHS and other providers adapt their services, they would like to see services delivered Healthwatch North Tyneside wants to ensure in the future. Results will be shared with the views and feedback of local people commissioners and service providers. are heard and taken into consideration. Healthwatch is currently asking North Share your feedback at hwnt.co.uk or Tyneside residents and users of health and contact Healthwatch on 0191 263 5321 for care services in the borough to share their a chance to win £20 high street vouchers.

“As a carer for two disabled parents I have had to postpone hospital appointments for myself due to shielding but have also had problems finding transport and care to take one parent to hospital while I care at home for the other.”

Share your own experiences at hwnt.couk or on 0191 263 5321.

8 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 9 10 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 11 Face coverings Your Guide to Face Coverings This information is intended as a general guide to face coverings in a coronavirus-context. Official guidance is changing and being updated regularly so please visit gov.uk/coronavirus for the latest government advice.

What is but these must cover Children under the age of a face your mouth and nose 11 do not need to wear face covering? and securely fit round coverings. Public Health In the the side of the face. England (PHE) do not context of the recommend face coverings coronavirus When should I wear for children under the age (COVID-19) a face covering? of three for health and safety outbreak, a face covering Unless you reasons. PHE has also is something which safely have a valid produced a toolkit including covers the nose and mouth. reason for printable exemption badges When used correctly, not wearing and posters for those who, for wearing a face covering one, you reasons regarding health or may reduce the spread must wear disability, are unable to wear of coronavirus, helping a face face coverings: https://coro- to protect others. Coverings covering in a number of navirusresources.phe.gov.uk/ are not a replacement for indoor spaces, including on social distancing, regular public transport, shops and How to wear a hand washing and other supermarkets, banks, post face covering protective measures. offices, hair salons and A face places of worship. Face covering coverings are needed in should Where can I get one? cover your You can buy reusable or NHS settings, including hospitals and primary or nose and single-use face coverings mouth while from most shops and online community care settings, such as GP surgeries. They allowing retailers, including local you to breathe comfortably, suppliers. If you have trouble are also advised to be worn in care homes. Please see fit comfortably but securely sourcing a covering, contact against the side of the face the government website the Good Neighbours project and be secured to the head for a full list of when a face on 0345 2000 101. with ties or ear loops. Clean covering should be worn. your hands with soap and

Does it have to water or alcohol based hand be a face mask? Exemptions sanitiser before putting it on. No, you may also use a scarf, There are circumstances Dispose of single use masks bandana, where people may not be carefully and wash reusable religious able to wear a face covering masks regularly. garment such as due to a physical or cloth or mental health condition, For the latest guidance visit covering, age or the nature of their job. www.gov.uk/coronavirus

12 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 13 Your Health Your Health Staying well in Practical and peer body and mind support from NT LIFE

 Look after your body. Try and eat NT LIFE is the Recovery of ‘Little Boxes of Hope’ - “I was very healthily, drink plenty of water and College for the borough packages of resources, emotional exercise regularly. Visit www.nhs.uk/ of North Tyneside. Recovery exercises, tips and advice receiving oneyou for useful apps to help you eat Colleges offer educational on how to look after your the box better, be more active and manage courses about mental health mental health during the and felt your alcohol intake. If you’re a smoker, and recovery, which are crisis, including the Positive very cared get support to quit (see page 17). often led by people with Thought exercise below. for. I’ll be lived experience. Courses trying out  Try and maintain regular sleep routines. The team has now returned are designed to increase the techniques, I’m hopeful The COVID-19 outbreak means life has If you’re not sleeping well, try avoiding to its home at the Linskill people’s knowledge and something will be helpful in changed for us all. It may have caused screen time before bed, cut down on Centre in North Shields skills and to help them managing my moods. The you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, caffeine and create a calm sleeping and are delivering socially- feel more confident in the box has helped remind me sad, bored, lonely or frustrated. environment. distanced sessions. For self-management of their of the kindness of others, more information, to enrol  Connect with other people and own health and wellbeing. and to keep my mind on It’s important to remember it is okay to or volunteer with NT LIFE talk about your worries. They may track to what matters.” feel this way and that everyone reacts Recovery College visit: be feeling the same way. NT LIFE Recovery College’s differently – for most of us, these difficult www.voda.org.uk/north- provision moved swiftly Little Box of Hope recipient feelings will pass.  Do things you enjoy. If you can’t do tyneside-recovery-college. online so that it could still the things you normally would, think provide sessions and courses The Every Mind Matters website from the about how you could adapt them, or during the COVID-19 Free mental health online support NHS offers a range of useful resources try something new. There are lots of lockdown, with lots of that help spot the signs of common mental free tutorials and courses online, along North Tyneside Talking Therapies have made Silvercloud, useful resources around health concerns, provide practical self-care with things like online quizzes, virtual an online therapy tool, free to use for the next 12 months mental health and wellbeing tips and guidance and, importantly, museum tours and concerts. for all North Tyneside residents. To access Silvercloud support available online. explain when to seek further support. please complete the online referral form at:  The Every Mind Matters website includes www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/mental- videos on mindfulness and relaxation, To support its members There are some simple things you can health-services/talkingtherapies/get-help/ exercise workouts and advice on mental during this time, NT LIFE do to help you take care of your mental or call on 0191 295 2775 to ask for CBT for Covid19. health and wellbeing, including: wellbeing while staying at home. also distributed a number

NT LIFE: Positive Thought Replacement Exercise Negative Thought Positive Thought

Make two columns on a piece of paper. On the left side, write down automatic I always get things wrong I never give up trying negative thoughts that come into your mind - see opposite for examples. u When you’ve finished, take the time to challenge these negative thoughts I feel fat and ugly I am beautiful by finding a positive, truthful replacement and then write it on the right side. inside and out u It’s too complicated I’ll try again and tackle The purpose of this activity is to help you get into the habit of finding the positive and I can’t do it this from another angle For more exercises and in all things. It also helps you get in touch with the things you are telling yourself. u Nobody likes me I am loved and valuable, resources visit voda.org.uk/ Remember, by changing your thoughts, you will change the way you feel. and I’m worthless and true to myself north-tyneside-recovery-college

14 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 15 Your Health Your Health Supporting everyone Support to Quit for COVID Evidence so far to ‘Better Health’ suggests people  Benton who smoke may Fairmans: Benton Road (0191) 266 2016 Public Health England The Better Health Search the SIGN Directory be at increased risk  recently launched a new campaign provides a for details of clubs and of severe disease if Shiremoor Pharmacy: adult health campaign variety of tools and apps activities near you at: they get COVID-19. Northumberland Park (0191) 266 8369 called ‘Better Health’ which that can help you make https://services.north Seaton Healthcare: Shiremoor Resource aims to use this unique healthier food choices, tyneside.gov.uk/sign Smoking tobacco damages the lungs, Centre (0191) 253 3459 moment in time to help become more active and weakens the immune system and causes  kick start our health – kickstart your health. For more information a range of severe respiratory problems. D & C Fenwick: to eat better and get active. visit nhs.uk/BetterHealth It is never too late to see the health Farringdon Road (0191) 252 7106 We’re lucky here in and Active North Tyneside. benefits of quitting smoking and you’re  COVID-19 has affected North Tyneside to never too old to quit. Many smokers try Fairmans: Front Street (0191) 252 0609 everyone and life has had have a variety of several times before they succeed, but Morrisons: Hillheads Road to change for most people. parks, green spaces getting the right support gives you a (0191) 252 1647 Many people in North and beaches, much better chance of success.  North Shields Tyneside have had time and a number Lloyds: Albion Road (0191) 257 0039 to reflect and think more of community The #QuitforCovid campaign was Lloyds: Hawkey’s Lane Health Centre seriously about their own walking groups developed by a GP and is supported by the (0191) 257 2667 health and wellbeing over and ‘walking sports’ Smokefree Action Coalition, led by Action on  the last few months, and that make use of Smoking and Health (ASH). North Tyneside Ashchem: Burn Terrace (0191) 262 2731 want to make improvements. these facilities. Council is also supporting the campaign. Dennis Chemist: Road (0191) 262 3780 Visit www.activenorthtyneside.org.uk and Fairmans: High Street West search ‘stop smoking’ to find out more. (0191) 262 3522 Help for domestic abuse victims If you aren’t online, call (0191) 643 2510. Newline: Coast Road (0191) 262 3210 Details of pharmacies offering personalised National and local lockdowns to help You will then be transferred to your Newline: Station Road (0191) 262 5728 quit plans and discounted or free stop tackle coronavirus has raised concerns relevant police force who will assist Well Pharmacy: Windsor Drive smoking medications, including patches for the welfare of adults and children you without you having to speak. (0191) 262 3269 and gum are listed opposite. who may be confined to their homes North Tyneside’s domestic abuse support with abusive or controlling partners. service, Harbour, has a live chat facility Flu Vaccinations 2020/21 The information leaflet pictured outlines In North Tyneside, the local authority is on its website at www.myharbour.org.uk. everything you need to know about the keen to reassure people that they are not The service is available between 9am It’s very important that people who are vaccination and alone and that help and support is available and 6pm, Monday to Friday. at increased risk from flu have their free where to get it - for anyone who is experiencing, or at risk Harbour can vaccination every year. This includes people: look out for it in  of domestic abuse. Search ‘domestic abuse’ be contacted aged 65 years or over your community,  on the Council website for full details. for advice and living in a residential or nursing home pharmacy, GP surgey  If you or someone else is in immediate support by who are the main carer of an older or or read it online at danger, dial 999. If you are in danger but telephone on disabled person www.gov.uk.  unable to talk on the phone, dial 999 and 0191 251 3305. who are frontline health or care workers To check if you  listen to the questions from the operator, who are pregnant are eligible  respond by coughing or tapping the phone children of a certain age and for more  if you can and when prompted, press 55. who are the household contact of someone information visit: on the NHS Shielded Patient List nhs.uk/fluvaccine.

16 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 17 Shopping Getting around What to expect when Getting around and you’re shopping socialising safely

You can help control You’ll find hand sanitisers The Coronavirus pandemic has had a huge it’s important you understand the coronavirus and travel near the entrances of the impact on the way we buy things, with all requirements before you head out. safely by walking and busiest stations, and cleaning Out and About UK supermarkets introducing new shopping See below for some general advice and cycling, if you can. However, teams regularly treating rules and restrictions on an almost weekly guidance - the latest rules from each major When eating or drinking where this is not possible, ticket machines, handrails basis. Whichever supermarket you shop at, supermarket can be found on their websites. out with people you do not you can use public transport and other touch points live with, you should keep or drive. If you do use public around the stations. New to the latest guidance on your hands after touching Wear a face covering Keep your distance transport, you must wear a limits on the number group sizes - this can be the pin pad. Use Apple Pay Unless you are exempt, you Keep your 2m distance as face covering and you should of passengers allowed found on the Government’s or a store payment app, should wear a face covering best as you can in aisles and follow the safety travel to travel on a bus have website in the FAQ section if you’re able. Give the while shopping. If you are at the register. Be mindful guidance for passengers. been introduced. on COVID-19. unable to source a face of other shoppers and try to cashier and bagger space covering please contact take what you touch when for their safety, too. Using Nexus, bus operators and Transport users are asked to: If you are eating in or outside a cloth or reusable bag is local authorities in North East of a venue, you may be asked North Tyneside COVID-19 picking out groceries.  okay as long as you wash England are providing Follow guidance on your for your name and telephone helpline on 0345 2000 101 journey, such as floor COVID-secure travel, number as part of the NHS and ask to be referred to Bring disinfectant it when you get home. and wall markings, to the Good Neighbours wipes and sanitiser however this is subject to help maintain distance. Test and Trace service. local and national restrictions You may also be asked to project who can assist. Many stores have hand Unpacking changing so always check  Travel outside the busy look at online menus and sanitising stations or wipe Experts are split on with your travel provider peak periods if you can - to pay contactless. Be prepared to queue down carts for customers whether it’s necessary to before you make a journey. from 7am to 10am and Queuing in line outside as they enter the store. Be wipe packages after the store. in the afternoon from You can currently travel But whether you do or not, supermarkets is becoming prepared with wipes in case Metro has returned to a 4pm to 6pm. to outdoor areas, such as the norm, as many chains you need to clean the cart wipe down surfaces where National Parks or beaches - normal, high-frequency  introduce caps on the yourself. Use hand sanitizer you unpack your groceries. Stand back and let others just make sure to follow any timetable throughout the depart before boarding number of people allowed in as soon as you get back day to help you maintain public transport. guidance around social store at one time, and ‘one to your car to go home. social distancing. Trains contact restrictions. Many in one out’ systems when are now being treated with a  Pay contactless indoor venues are now open stores are at capacity. Checking out new anti-microbial sanitiser where possible. but operating reduced hours and limited capacity. It is Use a credit or debit card throughout the passenger  Wear a face covering on advisable to check ahead Shop smart and early instead of cash if possible areas – in addition to regular public transport - this is Go grocery shopping early but make sure you disinfect and thorough daily cleaning now compulsory, except to ensure the venue is open so you have access to the regimes. This protects if you have an exemption to visitors. most options at the store. surfaces for up to 30 days. for health reasons. Look out for this consumer But also note that this may Remember to check mark showing that the be a busy time. If you’re an  Wash or sanitise local restrictions, and your hands regularly. business or venue adheres older person or considered that there is shopping to Government and public vulnerable find out when support available from  Note that some areas health guidance. the priority shopping hours Good Neighbours and have localised restrictions. Visit www.gov.uk are so you can shop in a NHS volunteers - see You should follow local /coronavirus for clean, less crowded store. pages 5 and 7 of this advice when travelling full details. magazine for full details. in and out of these areas.

18 | Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 Navigating Life in North Tyneside During COVID-19 | 19 CORONAVIRUS STAY ALERT TO THE SYMPTOMS

HIGH TEMPERATURE OR NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH OR LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL? No one in your household should leave home if any one person has symptoms. Find out how to get a test, and how long to isolate, at nhs.uk/coronavirus

For more information about this magazine please contact North Tyneside VODA www.voda.org.uk | Charity Number 1075060