Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There are numerous sources of information and advice on COVID-19, much of it subject to change at short notice, and it can be difficult to know where to look.
This page aims to bring together in one place some of the most reliable sources. These include the UK government website, advice from the NHS and our local authority, and the latest guidance and information issued by u3a's national office (Third Age Trust).
Please note that, whilst due care has been taken in compiling this page, u3a Sutton Bridge accepts no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.
1. UK Government (England)
2. NHS UK and UK Health Security Agency
3. u3a National Office (Third Age Trust)
4. South Holland District Council
5. Sutton Bridge u3a COVID-19 risk assessment form and waiver
1. UK Government (England) - national restrictions and government advice - please click on the links below:
Coronavirus guidance and support
Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
COVID-19 Response: Autumn & Winter Plan (September 2021)
Data and insights on coronavirus (COVID-19) including What’s the situation in your local area? UK summary
2. NHS UK and UK Health Security Agency
Get NHS advice about COVID-19, including symptoms, testing, vaccination and self-isolation here: NHS COVID-19 advice
Download the NHS COVID-19 app here: NHS COVID-19 app
What the app does:
Trace - get alerted if you’ve been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Alert - Lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
Check-in - Get alerted if you have visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus.
Symptoms - Check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a free test.
Test - Helps you book a test and get your result.
Isolate - Keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
UK Health Security Agency advice on ventilation of indoor spaces to stop the spread of coronavirus (September 2021): COVID-19 - Ventilation of indoor spaces
3. u3a National Office (Third Age Trust) - please click on the links below:
u3a (Third Age Trust) national website
Advice for interest groups - COVID-19 advice on u3a activities
4. South Holland District Council
Please click here: SHDC Coronavirus information and support
5. Sutton Bridge u3a COVID-19 risk assessment form and individual liability waiver:
Interest Group Leaders may need to use these forms when their group meetings restart. Please contact the Group Leaders Co-ordinators %Phillip James% for the most up to date advice.
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