Covid/Community
This page contains some information and links concerning Covid, together with various local items that may be of interest to K2 members.
Spelthorne News
Please click here to see the Spelthorne Website for the latest Spelthorne News.
Public Health England has introduced "Making Every Contact Count" (MECC). This is an evidence-based approach to behaviour change that utilises the millions of day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have, aiming to support them with making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing. For more information see Making every Contact Count.
Spelthorne Covid Information
Please click here to see the latest Spelthorne Easy read Summary.
From 1 April 2022, the government no longer provide free universal symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for the general public in England.
As recorded cases are no longer a reliable measure of Covid 19 cases in the community, the publication of the Covid 19 Infographic has ceased, with the final publication on 29 March 2022.
There was an Intelligence Summary published weekly, with a focus on Modelled Cases across the UK (via the ONS Infection Survey), hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations. This publication ceased in March 2023 but the link has been left on this page for reference.
NHS England have issues details on Post-Covid Syndrome (Long Covid). Click Long Covid Information for more details.
Infection rate Information
Please click here to see Government Cases in Spelthorne.
Please click here to see an interactive Corona Virus Infection level map. You will need to enter your postcode to access the local data which goes down to colour coded ward level when you zoom in (eg. Ashford East).
If you do not enter a postcode You can then zoom in on the map to get the colour coded infection level at constituency level for Spelthorne. You can also look at any other ward or constituency in the UK.
You can zoom in by clicking on the '+'button and zoom out '-' button. Both buttons are together in the top RH corner of the map.
Please click here to see latest Government national infection data
Please click here to see latest Government hospitalisation data
Please click here to see latest Government national/regional death level information
Please click here to see latest International infection data from John Hopkins University
Testing for Covid 19
The rules for testing change quite frequently, so for the latest information please go to this link: Covid 19 testing – latest information
There are two types of test: Lateral Flow tests and PCR tests.
Lateral Flow tests can be obtained from some pharmacies, but they are no longer free of charge. They can be obtained free of charge by ordering online, but strict eligibility criteria apply. They are normally done in your own home.
To order lateral flow tests online, follow this link: Order lateral flow tests online
PCR tests are generally used if you have symptoms of Covid 19. To get a PCR test use this link: How to get a PCR test
The rules about whether you test at home or at a test centre can change, so please follow the instructions on the link above
Vaccination Information
Click here to book your vaccination or booster
Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership is responsible for Corona Virus Vaccination in Surrey.
Please click here to see latest Government national vaccination data
Please click here to see latest International vaccination data from John Hopkins University
There are lots of Scams circulating regarding vaccines at the moment. If you receive a suspicious text, please forward it to 7726 and if you get a suspicious email, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk
For telephone scams or further information on cyber fraud please click here.
Please click here to see the Surrey Heartlands Health & Care Website which also contains useful information.
Government Covid 19 Travel Information
Please click here to see how to get an NHS Covid 19 Pass containing your vaccination status. You can get either a letter or a digital version of the pass.
Please click here to see latest Government Travel rules to England for entering UK and England from a different country.
Please click here to see Quarantine information on UK arrival
General Wellbeing Information
Please click here to see Government health and welfare support for Households in need of extra support
Please click here to see Staying warm this winter information
Please click here to see the latest Surrey Helplines
Please click here to see the latest Surrey Health and Wellbeing Support
Please click here to see Isolation and Loneliness Information
K2 Group Activities
Please click here to see the Update of Group Activities