Advice

The Guideposts Information Service (GIS) is a free information and signposting service, aiming to help people feel more supported, less isolated, and in better control of their own health and wellbeing.   The service is ideal for: Carers who are experiencing more pressure at the moment and lacking their usual sources of support People who … Continue reading Guideposts: Information, advice and support service to help people deal with anxiety/stress during current pandemic

The Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities from the Government has been updated again. Here is the amended ‘Planning for the wider opening of multi-purpose community facilities’ document: Planning for the wider opening of multi-purpose community facilities 14 09 2020 which reflects the updated Test and Trace section. This includes:  In order … Continue reading Oxfordshire County Council – guidelines for opening of multi-purpose community facilities

It may be August but COVID-19 has not gone on holiday warns public health chief after Oxford rise People in Oxford are being warned that while they may be spending August relaxing and taking a break, COVID-19 is as active as ever and beginning to show the very early signs of spreading more quickly. Statistics … Continue reading Oxfordshire CCG – COVID-19 update for Oxford

Over the most recent week up to 24 July, the number of new cases in Oxford has risen approximately threefold to 31. The majority of these new cases has been in East Oxford. Oxfordshire’s Director of Public Health Ansaf Azhar explains: “Local increases are to be expected as we ease out of lockdown, particularly in … Continue reading NHS Oxfordshire CCG – information on coronavirus rise in the City

Building Materials have published “The Essentials of Safe Independent Living (Elderly Guide)” – https://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/nuts-and-bolts/resources/insulation-guide-for-the-elderly#isolation It’s for the elderly who are living alone or are isolated right now, with useful tips and advice on well-being, safety, and dealing with loneliness.

This guidance sets out a framework to aid good decision making and ensure responsible fundraising. It is intended to supplement existing government guidance and highlights the key issues and areas that fundraising organisations need to consider as they plan their return to fundraising. It is the responsibility of individual organisations to apply this guidance in … Continue reading Fundraising Regulator: COVID 19 – Public Fundraising Guidance

Oxfordshire CCG has published on their website: a guide to local and national bereavement services Some of these bereavement services are working in different ways but are still there to listen and support anyone who may have lost someone close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please  share on your websites, intranets and with anyone you feel … Continue reading Oxfordshire CCG – Guide to bereavement support during COVID-19

Information from Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).  It has useful advice on return to work planning, and other resources: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/emp-law/employees/workplace-guide-returning-after-coronavirus