As per my post from last week, where I advised all local groups should consider whether it was necessary to have their planned meetings…
Today I am sure everyone is up to speed with The Prime Ministers latest information.
Please see the latest advice given by NQS….
If your neighbours do not have ‘internet access’ please inform them…
Click on link below…there maybe issues with the link, depending on the browser you use…’Firefox’ or Internet Explorer…if this doesn’t work try Googling New Queen Street Surgery …I’ll investigate tomorrow..
Sainsbury’s (Oxney Road) 10:30 this morning completely packed out, all check-outs working and there were 5/6 trollies at each check-out.
There were only a ‘few’ items that #appeared# to be in low levels…. Tinned Baked Beans, Tinned Pasta products and ‘Beer’
Picture below of ‘dozens’ waiting for Tesco’s in Wisbech to open this morning…
Apologies for the delay – to advance/retard the page, ‘click’ on the bottom left corner ‘arrows’
Briggate West late this after noon the vehicle registration noted…. earlier ‘Fishing’ seen stealing Daffodils…How mean…..Unfortunately I dare say The Police have other priorities at present.
Message – New Queens Street Surgery – Patients Participation Group.
Due to the increased activity around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we have taken the decision to suspend all non-business critical meetings for the next 3 months. This includes all PPG meetings. This is in line with National NHSE and CCG approaches. This will help to ensure that people only visit the surgery when clinically required protecting the public and staff from unnecessary increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus
At present we are no more at risk than any other practice or organisation this is simply a preventative measure.”
Many have ask me different senerio’s of the CORVID-19 – I am just as reliant of the offical information being given by all different agencies and am happy to post any new developments as they happen.
Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch have cancelled the next planned meeting – I might suggest that ‘ALL’ community groups carry out a ‘risk assessment’ as to whether their meetings are required or can be put on hold.
| In light of the evolving circumstances surrounding the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak and recent government advice we have decided to cancel our next Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch meeting on 23rd March. It is prudent to put the protection of your health and well-being above the need to meet at this time. We are entering a period when Neighbourhood Watch coordinators will be a vital support to the professional agencies which may come under considerable pressure. You will be ideally placed in your communities to guide your neighbours through the next few weeks. To help you I am designing a help sheet which I hope will give you some consistent and fact checked advice on how to help your community and will send this out to you as soon as I have all the information I need. As always our greatest strength is to work together. If you are unsure of how to deal with a situation please ask for advice. If we are not able to give an answer, we have excellent support from a number of professional agencies that we can refer to for help. Kind Regards Robin |
We are all living in an unprecedented period of time. All of us have to rely on our Governments offical expert advice and follow as best as possible.
As I posted yesterday – besides ourselves, we hopefully should be supporting our families, neighbours and friends.
Below is what the National NHW executive sent out to us earlier in the week.
The situation is serious, but panic and fake news will not help the situation.
NHW Encourages Protecting the Isolated and Vulnerable During the Covid 19 Outbreak
Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporters,
You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Neighbourhood Watch exists to look out for communities across England and Wales and at a time like this we encourage you to consider ways to keep yourself, your loved ones and those in your community safe, particularly the isolated and vulnerable. We are following the advice from the government and encourage you to do the same:
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
10 ways you, as a Neighbourhood Watch supporter, can protect yourself, your loved ones and your community:
Please note: whilst we encourage you to follow advice from UK Government we are also sharing links to organisations such as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention an agency which works 24/7 to protect the safety, health, and security of America from threats here and around the world. Some of our key points above have been sourced from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention also published (14th February 2020) Interim Guidance for Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Homes and Residential Communities which you may find useful: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html. NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK | Building Safer and Stronger Communities Follow us.. |
| The dreams of a four-year-old boy from Huntingdon have come true after he was made an honorary police officer.
Tyler Wellman was born with a rare, life-limiting brain condition called Lissencephaly, meaning his brain is missing most of the folds a normal brain uses to store information. As a result Tyler suffers from uncontrollable Epilepsy and is non-mobile, non-verbal and tube fed. In January he underwent surgery to have a device put into his chest and neck to combat seizures, of which he has two to six clusters of 30-100 spasms in any given 24-hour period. “He has had hundreds of medical appointments in his life and somehow still manages to be happy and cheeky, with the only exception of when he wants something – but that’s the same for all kids!” said Aimee. Yesterday (11 March), after hearing about Tyler’s inspirational battle with the illness and his passion for all things police, Chief Constable Nick Dean presented him with a helmet, certificate and a police badge. Aimee recently set up a Just Giving page with a target of £8,000 to fund a sensory play area in their garden and a summerhouse to keep his physio equipment in. “Due to Tyler’s condition he is completely dependent on physiotherapy equipment which is bulky and take up a lot of space in our bungalow.” Aimee said. “The bigger he gets, the smaller our home gets and at four foot tall already we’re slightly cramped!” After getting in touch with the force to see if there was anything that could be done to help her fundraising efforts and given his love for police, Mr Dean decided to crown Tyler as an honorary police officer. “When I heard about Tyler’s heart-breaking condition and his love for police I wanted to make sure we gave him a memory that will last a lifetime.” said Mr Dean. “At just four years old he has gone through an unthinkable amount and yet despite this, is one of the most positive people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is an inspiration.” Since launching the page six weeks ago, almost £2,700 has generously been donated towards a creating a much easier and happier life for Tyler. If you’d like to find out more about Tyler and his condition, visit his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aimeecp?utm_term=Rak7nWjZq |
| Message Sent By Corporate Communications (Police,Communications Officer,Cambridgeshire) |
The Prime Minister this afternoon urged the public to ‘look after their neighbours’ – It may not be necessary to actually visit them, a phone call will surfice.
Make sure they know how to access their medications, if they are unable to do their own shopping, see if relations are able to do so, perhaps even offer to do their shop online for them (I have).
From PCSO Jonathan Hall
I managed to have a break and took part in a community event in Whittlesey. It was rather pleasant in the early Spring Sunshine. This was in conjunction with our Neighbourhood Watch colleagues.
A few members of the public coming up for a chat on local issues. After the event we did conduct a Parking patrol in the town.
We are ALL guided by the Government’s advice and I am sure everyone is up-to-date with the latest news – there is no need for me to post anything.
On public events – again ‘we’ have to take onboard the advice we are being given.
I believe at this stage ALL groups should consult and carry out a ‘risk assessment’ as to whether to continue with an event or to cancel/postpone….
