tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54261467242257237442024-03-19T13:02:19.314+00:00Streatham Green NewsNews about Streatham from Streatham's Green Party councillors - working to make a better Streatham
Jonathan Bartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11806955503158933118noreply@blogger.comBlogger466125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-38897761777645168422022-07-26T12:27:00.003+01:002022-07-26T12:27:45.619+01:00Home-Start Lambeth - new summer baby groups starting soon!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKTONIsxJUZfWBr0sr51g6n3I8iRE4a2YqkQaFmeVDzKkesPrb-uD5ugSvZXZ5PSTZHYBEWCm9dGcIA6xiQrv6s6EWjF_7hA8TeIhV5eZ-5ACEjMjsaD7Gjhpw9tV5Ty5vWIJL60Nlm6Xcq-DViucrHxVDoOfwQWvii9JrMqwqUru_9S3Qx-TRBZU7fA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="537" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKTONIsxJUZfWBr0sr51g6n3I8iRE4a2YqkQaFmeVDzKkesPrb-uD5ugSvZXZ5PSTZHYBEWCm9dGcIA6xiQrv6s6EWjF_7hA8TeIhV5eZ-5ACEjMjsaD7Gjhpw9tV5Ty5vWIJL60Nlm6Xcq-DViucrHxVDoOfwQWvii9JrMqwqUru_9S3Qx-TRBZU7fA=w329-h328" width="329" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-40560878517923722762022-07-16T17:45:00.002+01:002022-07-16T17:45:23.191+01:00RED WEATHER WARNING FOR SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY<p><br /></p><div align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: white; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 560px;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">From the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Dear Londoner,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I want to make sure
you’re aware that The Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning,
with very high temperatures expected for Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">As the temperature
continues to rise in the coming days, I urge you to be careful and to look
after each other, especially those who are elderly, living alone and with
chronic or severe illnesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">However, this
warning is not limited to the most vulnerable and means
that changes to all our daily routines will be required, and
there is likely to be an impact on travel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Here are some of
the things you can do to keep yourself, and others, safe: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Drink plenty of water and,
if you are out, take advantage of the 4,000 free water refill
locations and <a href="http://email.london.gov.uk/_act/link.php?mId=AL846638040810522046288zzzzz648e6d3038a1caae355792b0ea86118c6cf788ce65c35e196ee90ef1755c498e87&tId=74908490&subjId=201062" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">more than 100 new water
fountains</span></a> installed by City Hall across the
capital. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Get familiar with the
signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and find out what to
do if you were to suffer from a heat-related
illness, by visiting the <a href="http://email.london.gov.uk/_act/link.php?mId=AL846638040810522046288zzzzz648e6d3038a1caae355792b0ea86118c6cf788ce65c35e196ee90ef1755c498e87&tId=74908493&subjId=201062" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">NHS website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Where possible, stay out
of the sun between 11am-3pm. Apply sun cream and wear a hat
or sunglasses when you are outdoors. Take advantage of
the <a href="http://email.london.gov.uk/_act/link.php?mId=AL846638040810522046288zzzzz648e6d3038a1caae355792b0ea86118c6cf788ce65c35e196ee90ef1755c498e87&tId=74908496&subjId=201062" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cool Spaces</span></a> that
are available across the capital to help you stay out of the
sun.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Keep your home as cool as
possible—shading windows and shutting them during the day may help. Open
them when it is cooler at night.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Only travel if essential,
avoid travelling during the hottest times, and carry water with you when
on public transport. The TfL network includes 192 air-conditioned Tube
trains, with all London Overground and the Elizabeth line trains
air-conditioned, and reflective roofs, insulation and opening windows on
buses.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Avoid the dangers of
swimming in the Thames or in London's canals and
waterways and <a href="http://email.london.gov.uk/_act/link.php?mId=AL846638040810522046288zzzzz648e6d3038a1caae355792b0ea86118c6cf788ce65c35e196ee90ef1755c498e87&tId=74908499&subjId=201062" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">always follow the Fire
Brigade’s water safety guidance</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Be aware of the heightened
fire risk during the heatwave. Consider where you are having barbecues
and never barbecue on a balcony or near dry grass. Ensure that all
rubbish and cigarettes are properly disposed of.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Use water wisely so as not
to waste it. If you can, use leftover water from washing up or
baths to water your plants and trees. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Avoid unnecessary car
journeys and idling as a high pollution alert will be in effect. Older
people and those with lung problems should reduce strenuous physical
exertion due to the pollution, and everyone is encouraged to limit
physical activity to the cooler parts of the day.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Avoid excess alcohol.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Only call 999 in a genuine
emergency. If you or others feel unwell, get dizzy, or have intense
thirst, move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down.
Londoners can also access expert NHS health advice 24hrs a day by
calling 111 or going online.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">People sleeping rough
during the heatwave are at serious risk of heat exhaustion. If you're
concerned for the welfare of someone sleeping rough in our city,
contact <a href="http://email.london.gov.uk/_act/link.php?mId=AL846638040810522046288zzzzz648e6d3038a1caae355792b0ea86118c6cf788ce65c35e196ee90ef1755c498e87&tId=74908502&subjId=201062" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">StreetLink</span></a> to
connect them to local services. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">All of the
capital’s key agencies and emergency services are working closely together to
ensure London is prepared for the extreme heat and will continue to
provide advice for Londoners ahead of Monday.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I urge Londoners to
be very careful and to look after each other in the coming days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Mayor of London,
Sadiq Khan <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</div>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-87245906166121753572022-02-18T09:52:00.007+00:002022-02-18T14:49:22.703+00:00RED weather warning Friday 18th February<p>The Met Office have issued a rare RED warning for wind in
the London area between 10am and 3pm today due to fears of storm Eunice causing
significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong
winds.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RED is the highest alert and means there is risk to life. Storm
Eunice is the worst to hit London for 3 decades - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60426382<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Mayor of London has urged people <b>to</b> <b>stay at
home</b>, <b>not take risks</b> and to <b>not travel</b> unless “absolutely
essential”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/your-home/stay-safe-in-a-storm">Met
Office recommends</a> that you secure any loose objects such as bins, garden
furniture, ladders or anything else that could be blown around.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Doors and windows should be closed firmly - particularly
those to the windward side of the house - and especially large doors, like
those on garages.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vehicles should be parked in a garage, if possible - if not,
make sure they are clear of trees, buildings, and fences.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During the storm, the Met Office advises that you stay
indoors as much as possible. Don't go outdoors to repair damage while the storm
is in progress.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you do go out, it says, try not to walk near buildings
and trees. The Met Office also recommends that you keep away from the sheltered
side of boundary fences and walls - this is the side they will collapse on.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Keep pets inside if you can.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>If you need to report storm damage, or a tree has fallen or has a low hanging branch, please call the council trees team on 020 7926 3542.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>In an emergency, please call 999.</b><o:p></o:p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-57309307738656645722022-01-31T13:57:00.004+00:002022-02-01T10:18:35.453+00:00Open letter: Make Potters Lane underpass safer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Streatham St Leonard's Ward Councillors open letter to make Potters Lane, SW16, safe</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHITSrqCCi83Y0W-_BH98WN1oRpBrsyPOiOpp3XRvwASDgnfPcltr3y83GZQsWnjJ0-QBJgxI4btZ6HdHtHMKpMoa0ZFfdZsCT8HjNKttxE0rOfD24AqVHijtAAoMiPWtf8yg6oKu365p8-FU7PgUuLurCKIVew6cGp9lFGMF1eoHLsWODhPwLYnns0w=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHITSrqCCi83Y0W-_BH98WN1oRpBrsyPOiOpp3XRvwASDgnfPcltr3y83GZQsWnjJ0-QBJgxI4btZ6HdHtHMKpMoa0ZFfdZsCT8HjNKttxE0rOfD24AqVHijtAAoMiPWtf8yg6oKu365p8-FU7PgUuLurCKIVew6cGp9lFGMF1eoHLsWODhPwLYnns0w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">To:</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Heads of Public Protection in Lambeth</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Wandsworth Community Safety Team </span><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></span></span><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Metropolitan Police Service</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Network Rail (Public Affairs manager)</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">CC: </span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Furzedown</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Ward Councillors (Wandsworth)</span></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Streatham St Leonard's Ward Councillors (Lambeth)</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Chair of Streatham Action</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Chair, St Leonard’s Safer Neighbourhood Cttee</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 11.5pt;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">To Whom it may Concern</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">We are writing to you following two incidents in this area over the past ten days.
We are extremely concerned that people using the two underpasses - Potters
Lane/Eardley Road and Potters Lane/Estreham Road feel safe when they do so.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Residents in this area are calling on the public protection teams at Lambeth and
Wandsworth Borough Councils, Network Rail and the Metropolitan Police Service
to work closely together to swiftly ensure public safety at this borough
boundary which crosses Network Rail land.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">On Friday, 14 January at 13.10hrs, a 27-year-old woman, who was jogging, sustained a head injury and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, after being severely assaulted in Potters Lane, close to Estreham Road, SW16. CAD ref: 4408 14January.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">Another female was assaulted in the Potters Lane underpass that runs between
Eardley Road in Wandsworth and Estreham Road in Lambeth on 25th January, 2022
at 17.20hrs. CAD ref: 5725 25jan</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">These two attacks, just a week apart are understandably causing alarm to many of
those who use the underpass including commuters, families taking their children to school and nurseries and shoppers.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-size: 12pt;">We urge you to come forward with an action plan to set out how these residents can feel safe when using this area. </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Streatham
St Leonard's Ward Cllrs</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scott
Ainslie</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nicole
Griffiths</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jonathan
Bartley</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">Green Party – Streatham, St Leonard’s Ward</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">London Borough of Lambeth</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">E: <a href="mailto:SAinslie@lambeth.gov.uk"><span style="color: #0563c1;">SAinslie@lambeth.gov.uk</span></a></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">T: @GreenPartyScott</span></p><p style="margin: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" dir="rtl" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWfLWRt3L3lxFv4HRJ6j30WiiWF8hOF_fAS4M1Q-tnqm6QIV0kq7tSrkEjvVtV9jiut9rZxlQ-uZlwOg0d0AH2aHTucRVHEIZZACcYpFYZ93dfcrr_HTIfe3CbNQRedHfmZ7x3doHFqDPyG-g_b0Y4CptiC7UC7t9mjjP4sF76C1Jj0UbMVgWH-VWIXg=s320" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWfLWRt3L3lxFv4HRJ6j30WiiWF8hOF_fAS4M1Q-tnqm6QIV0kq7tSrkEjvVtV9jiut9rZxlQ-uZlwOg0d0AH2aHTucRVHEIZZACcYpFYZ93dfcrr_HTIfe3CbNQRedHfmZ7x3doHFqDPyG-g_b0Y4CptiC7UC7t9mjjP4sF76C1Jj0UbMVgWH-VWIXg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><br /></p><br /></div>Scott Ainsliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623130201897226495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-62058377173179320862022-01-27T11:16:00.000+00:002022-01-27T11:16:27.792+00:00Have your say on TfL’s proposals for a new pedestrian crossing<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consultation closes today - Thursday 27</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> January</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Transport for London (TfL) are consulting on proposals to
relocate a signalised pedestrian crossing on the A23 Streatham High Road, from
just south of the junction with Woodbourne Avenue to the junction of the A23
and Gracefield Gardens. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This proposal follows observations that found many
pedestrians wish to cross the road at this point and have been doing so
informally, which has led to a high number of accidents in this area. In the 36
months to the end of February 2020, there were 14 collisions resulting in
personal injury at or close to the junction of Gracefield Gardens and Streatham
High Road. Of these 14 collisions, nine (64%) involved a pedestrian and two of
these were serious.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You can have your say on this proposal at: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/gracefield-gardens"><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/gracefield-gardens</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-33499539884882224172021-09-29T16:20:00.000+01:002021-09-29T16:20:40.729+01:00Council waters down Green proposals to improve air quality and address the climate crisis<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Labour councillors in
Lambeth have watered down proposals made by the Green group to clean up
Lambeth’s toxic air.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEF_BgAVJ0hVSp2UPybtY5MonHNSCb64P5ylEfyg5s0D2yM4oVussf3NTTUeSp7ViUJdhNipnPMQ6izy3IRdNrXfzbrVvmrH2XTnMkZwClWtl7Q0sqDncRFLxXOceXEUnjNC6tQQXBQvw/s2048/Clean+air.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEF_BgAVJ0hVSp2UPybtY5MonHNSCb64P5ylEfyg5s0D2yM4oVussf3NTTUeSp7ViUJdhNipnPMQ6izy3IRdNrXfzbrVvmrH2XTnMkZwClWtl7Q0sqDncRFLxXOceXEUnjNC6tQQXBQvw/w228-h184/Clean+air.jpeg" width="228" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p>T</o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">he move came at the full Council meeting on September 22nd, where Green councillors proposed a
motion, ‘Clean Air in Lambeth’, which called on Lambeth council to act urgently
to improve air quality and address the climate crisis across the borough. This
included setting its own targets and adopting Clean Air in London’s (1)
proposal to set an ‘Air Pollution Control Area’ (APCA) within the existing Air
Quality Management Area across the borough based on the World Health
Organisations most recent guidelines (2). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This would also have
given the council the ability to review the APCA every year to decide whether
to maintain or lower the emission limit or to require zero emissions which
could be linked to the dynamic borough wide Carbon Action Plan.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">But Labour
councillors amended the Green group’s motion removing the proposals which would
have allowed the council to set its own targets to address air pollution and
greenhouse gas emissions. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Greens are now
urging the Labour administration to reconsider their rejection of the proposals
and adopt them.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Cllr Pete Elliott said, “The Labour
group have missed a vital opportunity by removing the ability to set its own targets
as bold action on air quality improvement comes with significant co-benefits.
Many of the causes of poor air quality are the same things that have
contributed to our climate emergency. So, by addressing the causes of poor air
quality we will also help ourselves on our urgent journey to net zero carbon
emissions in Lambeth by 2030.” </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Cllr Nicole Griffiths
said, “This motion identifies, and focuses on, vitally important issues – the
good health and wellbeing of our children, and all those who either have, or
are vulnerable to, pollution related illness. This is particularly relevant in
this time of covid. We need to do everything we possibly can to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions of all kinds as air pollution is one of the biggest
environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change”.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">She added, “Despite some progress,
Lambeth is still one of the most polluted boroughs in Europe. Hundreds of
people have had their lives cut short every year and all of us in Lambeth are
impacted daily by poor air quality. We’re relieved that this was recognised at
Wednesday’s meeting, but disappointed that the council has missed a crucial
opportunity to set it’s own targets linked to the upcoming borough Carbon
Action plan”.</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> <a href="https://cleanair.london/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://cleanair.london/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/22-09-2021-new-who-global-air-quality-guidelines-aim-to-save-millions-of-lives-from-air-pollution"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.who.int/news/item/22-09-2021-new-who-global-air-quality-guidelines-aim-to-save-millions-of-lives-from-air-pollution</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
</ol>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-81840111380026776152021-09-29T15:56:00.001+01:002021-09-29T15:59:01.196+01:00Have your say on the Oval to Streatham walking and cycling changes <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlYddj0n3dITAJk4jXxd3Ekhba0sYrlnmRmyWHgLGvtG0Mo1IL1T4Yi5DoKnQTQ4P0DyaZtGW5A1pmjOi4ncyoyuTscv2_6hNCWlcT_7gny5AxBdodaHlo1_MVVqD3FXGHuSTf7tXrz23/s1300/TfL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1300" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlYddj0n3dITAJk4jXxd3Ekhba0sYrlnmRmyWHgLGvtG0Mo1IL1T4Yi5DoKnQTQ4P0DyaZtGW5A1pmjOi4ncyoyuTscv2_6hNCWlcT_7gny5AxBdodaHlo1_MVVqD3FXGHuSTf7tXrz23/w400-h93/TfL.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">TfL have begun a consultation on the recent walking and
cycling changes made over the past few months. Please share your views on the
experimental scheme by taking part in this survey</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling-changes-oval-streatham/survey_tools/oval-streatham-walking-cycling-survey<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It takes about 10 minutes to complete.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The consultation on the scheme is open for six months. TfL expect
views and experiences could change over time so it’s possible to respond more
than once if you wish to. <o:p></o:p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-7840230079050570362021-07-26T14:36:00.001+01:002021-07-26T14:36:33.229+01:00Sewer Repair Sunnyhill Road SW16 - August 2021<p>Residents of Sunnyhill Road will be receiving letters
from Thames Water this week informing them that their road will be closed in
the section close to Streatham High Road, due to urgent sewer replacement works. Please avoid the area if you can.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRkbxACRraangMDiIdI1ZShehVJUcspRwGHIfNZco4TMuhX4lat95WuHeua78WhmD5YDW4UQfxrwOBDKUqR4IBCh5nRovjMpoMrTA3H-dlEPf-jdNqzwb73s7bKSMN7bsZWi8BD9FiGED/s204/Thames+water.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="204" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRkbxACRraangMDiIdI1ZShehVJUcspRwGHIfNZco4TMuhX4lat95WuHeua78WhmD5YDW4UQfxrwOBDKUqR4IBCh5nRovjMpoMrTA3H-dlEPf-jdNqzwb73s7bKSMN7bsZWi8BD9FiGED/w85-h85/Thames+water.jpg" width="85" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Resident, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As you may be aware, we have been working collaboratively in
Sunnyhill Road to investigate an issue with the Thames Water Sewer system and
complete the mains replacement works to minimise disruption. During this
investigation we have carried out a repair but have discovered other defects
that need to be repaired urgently. This will involve deep excavations and to
ensure our workforce can complete this work safely we will need to close the
road at the junction of Sunnyhill Road and Streatham High Road. We will need to
replace the old pipe under the existing directional closure from Monday 26th
July for 2 weeks and then the full road closure will be from 8th August until
31st August. If this changes we will contact, you again. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Your Drinking Water Supply will remain unaffected by our
work. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our contractors will work Mon-Fri & Sat until 2pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to keep any
disruption to a minimum. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Getting in touch. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you need to contact us to discuss this further, I can be
contacted Monday to Friday 8-4 on the details below. Or you can call our
customer centre on 0800 316 9800, quoting your address and reference number
0042 81FSLG. This number is open 24/7. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yours Sincerely <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cavolini;">Trudy Earl <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Customer & Stakeholder Liaison South East <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tel: 07747646525 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:trudy.earl@thameswater.co.uk">trudy.earl@thameswater.co.uk</a> or thameswater.co uk</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<br /><br /><p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-56812140228962635932021-06-23T18:00:00.000+01:002021-06-23T18:00:19.579+01:00Streatham Station to be made Accessible for All<p>Finally....after years of campaigning, we have a date from Network Rail to make Streatham Station accessible for all. Here's a little clip just after I had received the good news. <a href="https://youtu.be/eDoo2t10q0c">https://youtu.be/eDoo2t10q0c</a></p><p>The Senior Community Engagement Manager for the South East confirmed that the refurbishment work will commence in January, 2022, subject to the approval of the train operator, GTR and other planning stages. They have also confirmed that there will be lifts from street level to each platform.</p><p>This is something the Green Party in Streatham have been campaigning on since <a href="http://streathamnews.blogspot.com/2012/09/moves-toward-better-access-at-streatham.html">2012</a>. There have been many promises made in the <a href="http://streathamnews.blogspot.com/2014/10/streatham-station-may-be-accessible-by.html">past</a>, with the buck being passed between different levels of government but, our persistence has paid off with patience and careful negotiations with Network Rail and the community.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOZCqEuKcxRXwLzK2XmYiW-8t7jgWmA6o-yQkaVBI3x8zk7WyvgKjJbVfP-3qHm7TOcBsk8VkbUtAAMxQ2uOZx2f-t7YMDE9kxQ7VU2W8AByWlyq06kjTNI9OW34w9-cXJ99nz2Uw9nSF/s2048/Station+access+campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOZCqEuKcxRXwLzK2XmYiW-8t7jgWmA6o-yQkaVBI3x8zk7WyvgKjJbVfP-3qHm7TOcBsk8VkbUtAAMxQ2uOZx2f-t7YMDE9kxQ7VU2W8AByWlyq06kjTNI9OW34w9-cXJ99nz2Uw9nSF/s320/Station+access+campaign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Access for All scheme at Streatham station will be
aligned with the same delivery timescale at Tooting station.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is great news for the people of Streatham and means that we will now have a station fit for everyone.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Please share this good news far and wide.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Many thanks.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Scott Ainsliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623130201897226495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-59210035926921719802021-05-29T13:47:00.001+01:002021-05-29T13:47:09.120+01:00 BLOOMING LAMBETH AWARDS 2021<p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: center; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">CALL FOR ENTRIES IN CELEBRATION OF
COMMUNITY GARDENING, GROWING AND FOOD ACTIVISM IN LAMBETH</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNeuiXDdOFDn7NlnpfYpZHHiuFRG1dKvfHiC6W9KYReHSOhbfQaDZkXCjrBHop5zs3AUPzI0D4DaeR1msoHI3pt8ifyCEWoXe5Yjq3_qWpfn9iZ4VOBC5VlXExJ-SeDX7Na1K644H9vdd/s1570/IEL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1570" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNeuiXDdOFDn7NlnpfYpZHHiuFRG1dKvfHiC6W9KYReHSOhbfQaDZkXCjrBHop5zs3AUPzI0D4DaeR1msoHI3pt8ifyCEWoXe5Yjq3_qWpfn9iZ4VOBC5VlXExJ-SeDX7Na1K644H9vdd/w200-h199/IEL1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">After a year of limited access to our community spaces
it is time to highlight and celebrate all the amazing growers <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">around the borough!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span>Incredible Edible Lambeth are excited to
open the call for nominations for<br /><span lang="EN-US">2021’s Blooming Lambeth Awards.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span>There will be £150 and £75 prizes to recognise these amazing projects</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><b><span lang="EN-US">Nomination details</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">Full details of the eight categories and how to nominate can be found<br />
</span><span lang="EN-US">on the website</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">● All nominations must be
received via https://<a href="http://www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/news/blooming-lambeth-awards-2021/">www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/news/blooming-lambeth-awards-2021/</a></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">● You can nominate yourself or another garden but <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">please do not ask multiple people to nominate you, as the number of <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">times you are nominated doesn’t influence the voting.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">● Nominations must include: the name/description of the project, <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">location (including postcode), a
contact name and email, 3-5 really good photographs<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US">(or videos, depending on the category)
and an explanation of why the garden/project<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US">has
been nominated (forms are all online)</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">This is the fifth year that Incredible Edible
Lambeth has run this event in its present guise. <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">Winners will be announced at the Blooming Lambeth Awards celebration evening <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">(virtual or real!) in October.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Incredible Edible receives
financial support for this event from Lambeth Council<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Award categories<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">All information about the eight categories can be found <a href="https://www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/news/blooming-lambeth-awards-2021/">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Prize details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This year there will be First Prizes of £150 and Highly Commended at £75<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">About Incredible Edible Lambeth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">Incredible Edible Lambeth (www.incredibleediblelambeth.org) is a network of <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">around 120 group members -
mostly community gardeners - and 500 individual<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US">members - food growers,
food entrepreneurs and food activists<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US">who are all working to improve our
communities.<br /> </span><span lang="EN-US"> <br /></span><span lang="EN-US">IEL exists to re-localise the food
system in Lambeth so that it nurtures us and strengthens our
communities. We do this by bringing in resources and funding, running
programmes and services and advocating for our members and a more
localised food system. </span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A map of IEL member
growing projects can be found <a href="https://www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/map/">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Previous Blooming Lambeth Awards
winners can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBO9uid3vhATRn-it6wKge6GAig-7Mhi/view?usp=sharing">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Courier New";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-3485944678476415012021-04-23T17:10:00.005+01:002021-04-23T17:10:57.754+01:00Councillors help clampdown on anti-social behaviour - corner of Gleneagle Road/Ambleside Avenue<p><span style="font-family: times;">Residents asked local councillors to intervene after a hit and run incident took place on 16th October 2020. Watchful local residents had been reporting a series of near-miss incidents involving pedestrians crossing at this busy corner, which often has private hire car vehicles illegally parked on the double red lines.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">We continued to report incidents of illegal parking to TfL (who are responsible for enforcing red routes across London's main road network); Lambeth Public Protection and Enforcement Teams and the local police. We were assured that Penalty Chare Notices (PCNs) were being issued to drivers who continued to ignore the double red lines.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">We requested a permanent CCTV camera on the corner which could automatically issue fines hoping that drivers would soon get put off flouting the rules. However, we were told that such a camera at this location would cost £250,000 and that due to the impact Covid had on TfL's budget, that was unaffordable at this time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">We then raised a member enquiry of the Lambeth Public Protection Team to ask what they could do, not only to tackle the issues of illegal parking, but for all of the other anti-social behaviour that local residents had been subjected to for years. We asked for a permanent solution to these ongoing issues.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTvquvtyoX4nUlu4lZvzTJCkLUUjBqG36xi2ynxoBvLbF9t0r4ub2QC5xpnXEmuvEspA8Ws7B7_sOiHIve5fJbKCdiwR3cmidOLe1iUj9MqD6VADdmm-Ds5CSQvB_zbgQjWEMgRWgKLBb/s1467/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1467" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTvquvtyoX4nUlu4lZvzTJCkLUUjBqG36xi2ynxoBvLbF9t0r4ub2QC5xpnXEmuvEspA8Ws7B7_sOiHIve5fJbKCdiwR3cmidOLe1iUj9MqD6VADdmm-Ds5CSQvB_zbgQjWEMgRWgKLBb/w400-h234/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Here is the reply we received from the Service Improvement Team at Lambeth council:</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><b><u>Illegal
parking</u> </b> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">Following
your enquiry our Parking Team visited the area and have confirmed they are
currently deploying officers to the location daily as requested including the
night shift.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">They have
provided a record of PCNs issued in the area since February 2021(22 PCNs in February and 7 in March.) </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">The Signs
and lines at the location have been checked they were found to be at an
acceptable standard and are enforceable.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">It has been
advised CCTV enforcement will not be necessary at the junction of Gleneagle
Road and Ambleside Road as there are red route lines at the entrance joining to
the double yellow lines (DYL) which are enforceable.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Anti-social
behaviour/Non-compliance with Covid-Guidelines</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">The Public
Protection Team (PPT) are continuing to tackle the issue by carrying out the
following measures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">PPT will
schedule more visits with covid wardens to ensure covid compliance amongst
local businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">PPT are
currently coordinating regular partnership operations with public protection
officers and the police, the first operation is expected to be carried out in
May.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">PPT advise
residents to call 999 immediately to report harassment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">PPT advise
residents to call 999 to report large gatherings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: times;">PPT advise
residents to complete the Lambeth <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/forms/report-a-breach-of-coronavirus-covid-19-safety-guidance" target="_blank">webform</a>
to report Covid-19 breaches.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Urinating
in public spaces</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">The
Highway Enforcement Team have confirmed they will be adding the area to our
Hotspot List where frequent visits will be conducted with the view of deterring
the street urination as well as to take the relevant enforcement action if
anyone is caught urinating on the public highway by issuing fixed penalty
notices.<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Littering</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Our Waste Management Team have confirmed Gleneagle
Road and the surrounding area was placed on their Top Ten Fly Tipping Hotspot
list earlier this year, the area has been continually monitored by both the
Environment Managers from Veolia and our Environment Enforcement Officers(EEO).
Anti-fly tipping signs have been installed as a deterrent. In a recent meeting,
it has been noted, the situation in the area has improved. The Team will
continue to monitor and take further action against perpetrators where necessary.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Other Measures</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">We run a <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/your-community/get-involved/community-groups-projects/play-streets" target="_blank">playstreetsscheme</a> which allows for a road to be closed for a day or shorter. This is a
good opportunity to observe what the impacts of a closure are and demonstrate
what the advantages could be of using our streets differently. We encourage
interested local people to apply. A street closure and community event can be a
good opportunity to discuss potential closures to motor traffic with other
residents and see what their views and concerns are.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">As your ward councillors, Nicole, Jonathan and I would like to thank the officers and residents for continuing to be vigilant in this area. Together, we can make Streatham safer, fairer, cleaner and greener.</span></p><br /><p></p>Scott Ainsliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04623130201897226495noreply@blogger.com0Gleneagle Rd, St Leonard's, London SW16 6AX, UK51.4269232 -0.13163751.086526764328681 -0.68095340625 51.767319635671313 0.41767940625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-205833581386522542021-04-13T15:13:00.000+01:002021-04-13T15:13:22.241+01:00!!URGENT!! Covid-19: All Lambeth residents should now get tested <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Everyone over the age of 11 who lives or works in Lambeth
is being asked to take a PCR Covid-19 test</b> after new cases of the variant
first identified in South Africa were found in the borough. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The additional testing being introduced will help quickly
identify any further cases and help limit any potential spread. Eight
additional testing sites have opened across Lambeth from Monday and people are
encouraged to get a test as soon as possible, even if they have no symptoms. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>It is important people take a PCR test</b> as these can
identify specific variants. Rapid lateral flow device (LFD) tests are also
widely available but can only determine positivity for Covid-19, not specific
variants. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tests are available across the borough, with details of
your nearest test centre on the <a href="http://lambeth.gov.uk/enhancedtesting">lambeth.gov.uk/enhancedtesting</a>
or by calling 119. There are also walk in appointments in Lambeth and <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fget-coronavirus-test&data=04%7C01%7CRDevlin%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C3aeda64c4c1249dd5ce008d8fdc66320%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637538375792830074%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Nr%2FUuP7StdQX5080546gFKWC1gg4jFo7OWFB4CWOYao%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">home tests available</a>. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can book online on someone else’s behalf if they can’t
do so themselves. People who are unable to book online, and don’t know someone
who can book for them, can call 020 7926 5559 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for help. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For people who do test positive, Lambeth has a
comprehensive Covid-19 self-isolation support service for those who need it.</b>
That includes payments of up to £500 for residents on low incomes. To find out
more call 0800 054 1215, 9am to 5pm, seven days a week or visit <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.lambeth.gov.uk%2Fcoronavirus-covid-19%2Fcoronavirus-covid-19-find-what-support-available%2Fadvice-help-self-isolate&data=04%7C01%7CRDevlin%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C3aeda64c4c1249dd5ce008d8fdc66320%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637538375792840039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Rf%2BMld8vCMeM8fYnXeMNiUcIHCWafnmHQlsiihlcF10%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">www.lambeth.gov.uk/self-isolate-help</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you do have Covid-19 symptoms get tested at one of
several symptomatic local test sites. You must book an appointment at <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fget-coronavirus-test&data=04%7C01%7CRDevlin%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C3aeda64c4c1249dd5ce008d8fdc66320%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637538375792840039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=sTBnhhdMjnZVG70MJxZbqoF2Psxg0CJB%2FQ3bCjvyWJM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test</a> or call 119. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Residents are also being asked to get vaccinated if invited
by the NHS for a jab. All residents must continue following national Covid-19
restrictions, which are currently at <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fcovid-19-response-spring-2021%2Fcovid-19-response-spring-2021-summary&data=04%7C01%7CRDevlin%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C3aeda64c4c1249dd5ce008d8fdc66320%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637538375792840039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LgGRkuBE297T4AwYHXv5B1CZXxyASeQEKH7yFtc8uEY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Step 2</a> on the roadmap out of lockdown. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All viruses mutate over time and new variants emerge
regularly. Lambeth is one of several boroughs in which small numbers of the
variant have been found since the start of this year. All previously
identified cases are now self-isolating and robust contact tracing has taken
place to trace their contacts and ask them to self-isolate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is currently no evidence to suggest this variant is
more serious than others, or that the regulated vaccines would not protect
against it. Anyone who tests positive must self-isolate immediately and
pass on details of their contacts to NHS Test and Trace when
contacted. Positive tests will then be examined in
a laboratory to determine whether any of them are the variant first
identified in South Africa. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Director of Public Health for Lambeth, Ruth Hutt, said:
“It is vital that all Lambeth residents take an asymptomatic PCR test so that
we can identify all cases in order to stop the spread of this variant of
concern. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Alongside taking a PCR test we are asking everyone who
lives and work in the borough to continue following the guidance in place to
stop the spread of Covid-19. That includes limiting your contacts with other
people, washing your hands regularly and thoroughly, keeping your distance and
covering your face.<br />
<br />
“If you test positive for Covid-19 via a PCR test or rapid lateral flow test it
is crucial that you self-isolate so you don’t pass on the virus.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anyone who is over-18 and has no symptoms of Covid-19 can
also collect up to seven free rapid response lateral flow devices (LFDs) per
household when they take their test. These tests do not help track the variant
first identified in South Africa, but are still useful in monitoring
the spread of the virus, and stopping further infections. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lambeth has previously run enhanced testing in two areas in
the borough after single cases of the variant first identified in South Africa
were discovered. These pieces of work have been completed, and are
not related to the new call for everyone in Lambeth to be tested. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><u>How to get a test<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>If you do not have Covid-19 symptoms <o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can get tested at a local testing site that is
convenient for you, and you do not need to book.<br />
<br />
There are two ways to get tested. You can either: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->take the test at the site, with help from staff
if you need it <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->pick up home PCR tests for you and
any people you live with and bring them back once complete. You don’t
need to bring tests back to the same site you picked them up from.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sites where you can get tested, pick up home tests
and return completed home tests<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Location<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Address<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Opening times<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brixton<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">8am to 4.30pm every day <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brockwell Park<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">near Brockwell Park Café (use gate entrance on Brockwell
Park Gardens), SE24 9BJ <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">9am to 4.30pm every day <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Streatham<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tate Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Road, SW16 1PN<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">8am to 4.30pm every day <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Waterloo<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">St John’s Church, 73 Waterloo Road, SE1 8TY<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">8am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sites where you can get tested or return completed
home tests. You cannot pick up home PCR tests<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Location<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Address<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Opening times<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brockwell Park<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">mobile testing unit near Brockwell Park Café, SE24 9BJ<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal">9am to 3pm every day<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clapham Common<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Windmill Drive, near playground, SW4 9DE <o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal">9am to 3pm every day <o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal">West Norwood<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal">Waylett Place car park, 4 Waylett Place, SE27 9AE<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;" valign="top">
<p class="MsoNormal">Open from 12 to 3pm on 13 April and then 9am to 3pm from
14 April onwards<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you have Covid-19 symptoms <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The main symptoms of Covid-19 are a high temperature, a
new continuous cough, or a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or
taste. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any of these symptoms, you need to stay at home
and book a free NHS test. You can get a test delivered to you if you
cannot get to a testing site. <o:p></o:p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-77847780140655114312021-04-12T16:59:00.000+01:002021-04-12T16:59:26.176+01:00Rates of covid-19 infections in Lambeth<p>The number of covid-19 cases have dropped significantly in Lambeth
to a rate of just 16 per 100,000 people.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Borough<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Latest rate
per 100,000 of population</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Lambeth<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">16 (down 43%)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Southwark<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">18 (down 21%)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Bromley<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">18 (down 21%)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Bexley<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">45 (down 28%)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Greenwich<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">26 (down 41%)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Lewisham<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">16 (down 36%)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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</tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Source: Evening Standard, 07-04-21 reporting on data from
PHE London.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Further information on the rates of Covid-19 infection in
Lambeth is available via the council’s data dashboard, here: <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/covid-19-stats">https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/covid-19-stats</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-align: justify;">Despite lower infection rates and the ease in restrictions, Government advice is to <b>maintain social distancing, wear a mask, wash hands and ensure that inside spaces are well ventilated.</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0xaKD-E96n5n8tT9E7M98IIZ4u1UUizkfWVNZVQnxu-to4d2CxPbp9u1FqHuaWKQlMjzwrXQ-ebNY1oHi1frgJmUEXse0Cvro9spdt24890__GIPlIGPmGXkb2UgOYbvwYprYXv0YpUK/s1222/For+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1222" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0xaKD-E96n5n8tT9E7M98IIZ4u1UUizkfWVNZVQnxu-to4d2CxPbp9u1FqHuaWKQlMjzwrXQ-ebNY1oHi1frgJmUEXse0Cvro9spdt24890__GIPlIGPmGXkb2UgOYbvwYprYXv0YpUK/w400-h266/For+blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #141414; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Public Health England have issued a new leaflet with information about the Astra Zeneca vaccine, here:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #141414; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17.12px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"></span><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/976880/PHE_COVID-19_AZ_vaccination_guide.pdf" style="background-color: transparent;">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/976880/PHE_COVID-19_AZ_vaccination_guide.pdf</a></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-80162534645483303122021-04-12T16:43:00.002+01:002021-04-12T16:43:35.766+01:00Step 2 of the 'road map out of lockdown'<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed last week that all
the tests had been met to permit the transition to Step 2 of the ‘road-map out
of lockdown’, effective from today, Monday 12th April. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The graphic below outlines what is now legal & permissible:<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXTaK5E4-JsH9Uj0Wton7heWdznjoTlmd0ATqR58V66C-kZL18EPW7fU4z8EPZ-GTxd6RJwWnVvHxutU-sO4uUQrGq1MVLvObVLy3eEvSy9Qv122kkDw5CgGPR6X4033Beoyr4Z8h2VLq/s1228/for+blog+12.04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1228" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXTaK5E4-JsH9Uj0Wton7heWdznjoTlmd0ATqR58V66C-kZL18EPW7fU4z8EPZ-GTxd6RJwWnVvHxutU-sO4uUQrGq1MVLvObVLy3eEvSy9Qv122kkDw5CgGPR6X4033Beoyr4Z8h2VLq/w400-h225/for+blog+12.04.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Further information can be found at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-79432018567982330742021-03-11T16:13:00.002+00:002021-03-11T16:13:48.345+00:00Vaccinations available at South London Islamic Centre Saturday 13th March<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrWI8fPFxbM9fYnGCnA2by_GbD5CHbEi4V0ePjDSWs4rIQdFDzjm-PV5NhSzfJXVzBu8C2AKVoKANyRlGmpErN6YyIt_D4IXigE6Nv9KAl7mjP1MypAU9mMiQafgWJh92bXoxeLvknKmc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrWI8fPFxbM9fYnGCnA2by_GbD5CHbEi4V0ePjDSWs4rIQdFDzjm-PV5NhSzfJXVzBu8C2AKVoKANyRlGmpErN6YyIt_D4IXigE6Nv9KAl7mjP1MypAU9mMiQafgWJh92bXoxeLvknKmc/w528-h528/image.png" width="528" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-23151517185773071042021-02-10T13:28:00.005+00:002021-02-10T13:28:25.754+00:00Project Eagle - Enhanced Covid-19 testing in parts of Streatham and West Norwood <p> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Following an announcement by the Department of Health and Social
Care, yesterday, Lambeth council is asking residents living in specific parts of
the south eastern area of the borough (i.e. the area in and around Knight’s
Hill ward, but also including small parts of West Norwood and some streets
in Streatham) - outlined in red on the map below, to get a Covid-19 test, whether they have symptoms or not, after
the South African strain of the virus was detected in the local area. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>It is
important to stress that this is an isolated case – it is not an outbreak.</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: Arial Nova, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli5IPsuz7LoxXfkfwB_rOf1Divn3cIx5ekSFb8iCCZ2FQnAjylF75woq1e777wz682WagX6vVs_S2c3IBuVr7v5rrURbXV1neBgcLSfPRy5yNKFO7eIBrvQfpZll0Jz968wVIdV1broq1/s1280/west-norwood-streatham-enhanced-covid-19-testing-area_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli5IPsuz7LoxXfkfwB_rOf1Divn3cIx5ekSFb8iCCZ2FQnAjylF75woq1e777wz682WagX6vVs_S2c3IBuVr7v5rrURbXV1neBgcLSfPRy5yNKFO7eIBrvQfpZll0Jz968wVIdV1broq1/s320/west-norwood-streatham-enhanced-covid-19-testing-area_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The case was not linked to travel to South Africa, so the public
health team are now working intensively with the Department of Health and
Social Care to detect if there are more cases of this variant in the local
area, as part of a ‘surge testing’ programme. You may have seen information on
the media recently, where similar exercises have been carried out in places in
London such as Ealing, Haringey and Merton.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>Working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace, every household
living in the specific area over the age of 16 will be strongly encouraged to
take a PCR Covid-19 test over the next week or two, even if they are not
showing symptoms. There will be 2 Mobile Testing Units (MTUs) in the area,
which will be deployed to offer PCR testing, with teams working together to
deliver thousands of home testing kits to local residents.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">There is currently no hard evidence to suggest this variant is
more serious than others, or that the existing approved regulated vaccines
would not protect against it. In fact, the companies who have developed the
three currently approved vaccines are already working to find out how they may
need to be adapted to offer very high protection against the emerging variants
of Covid-19. Just like the annual flu jab, this would mean tweaks to the
vaccine would require an annual injection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In combination with following the lockdown restrictions and
continuing to wash hands, keeping socially distanced from others and wearing
face coverings, this local testing of about 10,000 people in the area
will help to suppress and control the spread of the virus, while enabling a
better understanding of the new variant. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>Anyone living in the area who needs to
leave home to attend work, school/childcare or undertake caring
responsibilities can still do so in line with the current lockdown rules. This
includes attending any healthcare appointments.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Only a very small number of cases of the South African variant
have been detected in London. Positive tests will be tracked by Public Health
England to identify any further spread of the new variant, enabling a better
understanding of the variant itself and identifying if there are any more cases
of this particular strand of the virus in the area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>If someone tests positive, they must self-isolate immediately
and pass on details of anyone they have been in contact with to NHS Test and
Trace when requested.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This is concerning news for all of us– especially if you live in
the area, live very nearby or if you have visited recently. The aim of Project Eagle is to urgently detect any cases
and help crack down on the new variant.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A map and postcode look up of the affected areas along with further
details on this urgent programme of work can be found on the council’s main
website, here: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTAyMDkuMzQ5MTY1NzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmxhbWJldGguZ292LnVrL2VuaGFuY2VkdGVzdGluZz9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmc291cmNlPUdvdkRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.5vxeHYPsKyjXAy8spS_H-_2a9b248nYFW1un8S-Bvto%2Fs%2F1000866815%2Fbr%2F97274158242-l&data=04%7C01%7Cpbates%40lambeth.gov.uk%7Cd0504aca1dc34f497d4a08d8cd2dfc5a%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637484944678747741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RAVsIGe059p8XQ2FRnFlm2MH1ZfN%2BsxkEBXRKNC0NGM%3D&reserved=0" style="-moz-hyphens: none; -ms-word-break: break-all; -webkit-hyphens: none; hyphens: none; word-break: break-word;"><span style="color: #066e6b;">www.lambeth.gov.uk/enhancedtesting</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-90879789294028743092021-02-08T16:48:00.001+00:002021-02-08T16:48:31.295+00:00Can you help? Volunteer opportunities in Lambeth <p> </p><div align="center">
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Start Lambeth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Do you
have parenting or childcare experience and skills? Home-Start
Lambeth volunteers provide support, friendship and practical help to
families with at least one child under five who are experiencing
difficulties. They’re reaching out for volunteers who can give about an
hour per week for 6 months minimum (times can be flexible to suit both
you and the family you are supporting).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Volunteers
will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">offer support tailored to the needs of the families
over the phone, via Zoom and/or via socially distanced meet ups<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">build a supportive relationship with the family in
which the challenges of family life can be discussed, positive
strategies encouraged, and also encourage parents’ strengths and
emotional well-being so they can best support their children<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">encourage families to widen their network of
relationships and to use the support and services available in the
community effectively<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">You’ll
need to be able to be reliable, a good listener, and maintain
confidentiality while recognising that there may be situations when disclosure
is essential to the welfare of a child. Training will be provided
online.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Your own
experiences and skills can help another family more than you could
imagine – </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DgCfyxF9IB0WvSmCpcdb3_u19MDq-1RZKl3ehlx7xMuJUM0RSWjhVTElDSjJJQTFaN1ZJUUZWSkJSOC4u%26medium%3Demail%26source%3DGovDelivery&data=04%7C01%7Cpbates%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C9f3b106ae1eb445658a608d8c936802e%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637480583207045816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=glk1%2FPO4ZWvVV3aAPmm2VVVWNAN%2FqpTvSiL9R0GJt3c%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #1d5782; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Home Start would love to hear from you</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Age UK – digital neighbours</span></strong><span style="color: #e3222d; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Age UK
Lambeth want you to get involved in their exciting new project '<em><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Digital Neighbours'</span></em>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">'Digital Neighbours'
help Age UK Lambeth clients to get comfortable online to overcome the
digital divide, with all the social and life benefits that
brings. This is a community-based volunteering role in which the
volunteer becomes something of a local digital hero in
their neighbourhood.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The role
is to provide basic digital support and learning to Age UK
clients in your neighbourhood, over the phone or on Zoom. This could be
anything from helping people get familiar with facetime, savvy with
search engines or brave buying things online, all the way through to
helping someone solve a scary error message or even to just ‘turn the bleeding
thing on’! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The role
is very flexible, so you can fit Digital Neighbour tasks
around work and other responsibilities. Age UK hopes that helping
in your local area fits nicely into everyday life – </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DgCfyxF9IB0WvSmCpcdb3_u19MDq-1RZKl3ehlx7xMuJUM0E3NjdaRFpYNEJLSjc2S0hWOU9JQkU1Si4u%26medium%3Demail%26source%3DGovDelivery&data=04%7C01%7Cpbates%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C9f3b106ae1eb445658a608d8c936802e%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637480583207055805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=X2Ff7YJgS8YFxI17UFJa8rl9HO367ppGkDS5kZdb39I%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #1d5782; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">let them know if you’d like to find out more</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Pharmacy, </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2F%4051.4166861%2C-0.1283746%2C17z%3Fmedium%3Demail%26source%3DGovDelivery&data=04%7C01%7Cpbates%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C9f3b106ae1eb445658a608d8c936802e%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637480583207055805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9B7Sfn4LwmX3hBO267bpSkMHFNo2YTJ8feoGUO0VKNQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #1d5782; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">570-572 Streatham High Road</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">, is a new covid vaccination site,
starting this week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For now,
Copes need your help on weekdays, helping to ensure the safe flow of
the people being vaccinated from the time they arrive to the time they
leave - checking patients are on the appointment list, checking
temperatures, reassuring patients and preparing them for the
vaccination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The first
shifts they need to cover will be 9am-2pm and 2pm-7pm next week. PPE
will be provided. Social distancing will be managed. Please note Copes
is at the far southern end of Streatham High Road – </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DgCfyxF9IB0WvSmCpcdb3_u19MDq-1RZKl3ehlx7xMuJUMlJBSjJUOEgzMTdMSk5XRDdQTFc0TEw5MC4u%26medium%3Demail%26source%3DGovDelivery&data=04%7C01%7Cpbates%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C9f3b106ae1eb445658a608d8c936802e%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637480583207065803%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Eqj7DE%2Fl2NC0T8u4b8LXK9oHeNTvhdirwL5TaaQ7U84%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #1d5782; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">can you help?</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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SW London” continue to help local parents in these difficult times — providing useful
information and ways to put parents in touch with local businesses.</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; caret-color: #000000; font-variant-caps: normal; margin: 0cm; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FsubscribetoFSW&data=04%7C01%7Cngriffiths%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C8574e4a05c364f1a6d5408d8bc8d4e25%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637466662441136958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2BngU9cYg7%2BM2sVUrjbH%2Bpo3o0Rozj9Kyl%2FmMS66WkHo%3D&reserved=0" style="outline: none;" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window"><span style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">https://bit.ly/subscribetoFSW</span></a> </span></em><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-63541811663742603152021-01-22T17:03:00.003+00:002021-01-22T17:07:09.174+00:00Spires – The Challenges of the Covid 19 Pandemic.<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKp0-oECc0nFOl2EFeZz2Kor8iCPe-XeiFdobmUB7ZYs52ICze8GliUU6S_UTbuyHhfh4zP_4s-oUwvnMM5zGIsRhQ3oT767e7Y2fy3ICj3PP3XTrqGFWgPpF5_1Rq5EN7DRVLZXelUKZL/s189/The+Spires+logo.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="131" data-original-width="189" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKp0-oECc0nFOl2EFeZz2Kor8iCPe-XeiFdobmUB7ZYs52ICze8GliUU6S_UTbuyHhfh4zP_4s-oUwvnMM5zGIsRhQ3oT767e7Y2fy3ICj3PP3XTrqGFWgPpF5_1Rq5EN7DRVLZXelUKZL/w176-h122/The+Spires+logo.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>As Councillors in Streatham we are extremely proud and grateful that the
Spires is located here, and in awe of the services they provide to some of our
most vulnerable residents. <div>Those who find themselves without a secure home rely
on the company, support, meals, fresh clothes, and a chance to shower that the
Spires provide every weekday.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodVnVVmOoMTphNwjfoxd532J9CTZK0OwVllUuhOF3OsHkrjMOL4Dvv9zb0N009SmjOa115E2PH_dqCJgvQvhoOonN9BCvhyphenhyphenRejq0dxikWbCST7Ldx91F5m2qyD9aRVaHLNBEMOT1jJU-n/s320/The+Spires.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodVnVVmOoMTphNwjfoxd532J9CTZK0OwVllUuhOF3OsHkrjMOL4Dvv9zb0N009SmjOa115E2PH_dqCJgvQvhoOonN9BCvhyphenhyphenRejq0dxikWbCST7Ldx91F5m2qyD9aRVaHLNBEMOT1jJU-n/s0/The+Spires.jpg" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal">I was in touch with Nigel Carpenter, CEO of Spires, recently
to find out how they are coping during the lockdown restrictions and this is
what he told me:<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-autospace: none;">"The last few
months have been a challenging time for us all, not least for those without a
place to call home.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-autospace: none;"><o:p> </o:p>At Spires, we have
seen people in really desperate situations; women suffering domestic violence,
families told to leave their accommodation because jobs have been lost and they
can’t afford the full rent and, as always, those who live on the streets for whom
Spires is a lifeline.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-autospace: none;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-autospace: none;"><o:p> </o:p>Throughout the Covid 19 Crisis we have remained open, albeit, with a
reduced service. Our “Social” groups had to stop, but we continued to offer a
breakfast to rough sleepers every weekday morning and established ourselves as
a hub for the Lambeth Streetlink Team. Together, we got 50 people off the
streets and into hotel/B&B accommodation. Many were without recourse to
public funds and Spires provided food parcels to keep them going during lockdown when they were unable to work.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">We maintained
contact with many of the vulnerable women who use our services. We provided
emotional support to those who were isolated and lonely, and practical support,
by way of regular food parcels, for those at the highest risk from a Covid
infection. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p> </o:p>We set up a
Freephone number (0808 164 5246) to make it easier for those in need to make
contact and arranged socially distanced assessment and key work meetings. I am
proud of the work the team have done over the last few months; giving up and
furloughing staff was not an option we felt able to consider.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p> </o:p>We don’t know what
the next few months will bring, but the last 30 years has shown us that, when
things get tough, it is the most vulnerable in our community that suffer the
most. We have no doubt that Spires’ services will be in high demand in the months
ahead. We expect unemployment and
eviction rates to rise and need to prepare for those who turn to us in need.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p> </o:p>Meeting people’s
most basic need for food is essential but Spires can do so much more. Our staff
work with individuals on a one-to-one basis, complete a full assessment of
their needs and agree a plan that gives them the opportunity to take back
control of their lives and regain their security".</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>If you would like to donate to The Spires and support their work,
please go to:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="http://www.spires.org.uk/">http://www.spires.org.uk/</a> </p></div>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-48329525852406905572021-01-06T11:45:00.002+00:002021-01-06T11:45:58.125+00:00National lockdown - please stay safe, stay at home <p>On Monday evening, the Prime Minister announced a new
national lockdown in response to the high rise in the cases of Covid-19 across
the UK. This means major restrictions on all of our lives, and a switch back to
the “stay at home” requirement that was in place last spring. This is an even
more challenging time than the first wave of Covid-19, with more cases of the
virus and more people in hospital, we are therefore being asked to stay at home.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The new restrictions allow people to leave home only to:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Go to work if you absolutely cannot work from
home<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Exercise once a day in your local area<o:p></o:p></p>
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risk of harm (including domestic abuse)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Care for vulnerable people or to provide or seek
childcare<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->And for a small number of other exemptions
listed at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus?medium=email&source=GovDelivery">https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Primary and secondary schools</b> have switched to remote
learning apart from for vulnerable children and the children of key workers and
this is in place until at least February half-term. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Please continue to follow the public health advice: </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Wear a mask, stay
at least 2 metres distance from anyone not in your household and wash your
hands regularly.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have symptoms, please follow the NHS advice and get a
test. The council has also now rolled out testing for those without symptoms in
sites across Lambeth – <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/book-rapid-covid-19-test-if-you-have-no-symptoms?medium=email&source=GovDelivery" target="_blank">you can find out more here.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stay safe, stay at home and together we will get through the
coming months</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Useful contacts:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can access support for yourself or a vulnerable person,
whether on mental health, finances, employment or support for young people on the
council website: <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19">https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Lambeth Larder website has an extensive directory of organisations
and local community groups which can offer help, support & advice: <a href="http://www.lambethlarder.org">www.lambethlarder.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you need to contact the council regarding services, Lambeth
residents can contact the main contact centre on 020 7926 1000. If a face to
face appointment is essential it can be arranged via 020 7926 9094, or by
emailing <a href="mailto:lambethcustomerservices@lambeth.gov.uk">lambethcustomerservices@lambeth.gov.uk</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If someone you know requires urgent support please see the
council’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/get-support-for-yourself-or-a-vulnerable-person/urgent-assistance">get
urgent help for you or someone you know webpage</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The NHS is still open. All residents are urged to continue
to access the NHS services that they may need including urgent and emergency
services. You can access NHS services via the NHS App or <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/">www.nhs.uk/health-at-home</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUehN3nf7iwnh698XGifkPmuwMqS7XVO1lj2mAb0sIRZ8CC0cNf-MICCeS2ZFPj1GUbWyhVYFsFmsWEsy0DQ06UGubYMvNkH7SGPo6nZHZsqSdcyIv_1DCudlAIh75jmEsPiX4sedU10t/s1200/Lambeth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUehN3nf7iwnh698XGifkPmuwMqS7XVO1lj2mAb0sIRZ8CC0cNf-MICCeS2ZFPj1GUbWyhVYFsFmsWEsy0DQ06UGubYMvNkH7SGPo6nZHZsqSdcyIv_1DCudlAIh75jmEsPiX4sedU10t/w400-h209/Lambeth.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-61812109505040438452021-01-06T11:13:00.003+00:002021-01-06T11:13:59.815+00:00Book a rapid Covid-19 test if you have no symptoms <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This article can be found at: <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/book-rapid-covid-19-test-if-you-have-no-symptoms?medium=email&source=GovDelivery">https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/book-rapid-covid-19-test-if-you-have-no-symptoms?medium=email&source=GovDelivery</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Around 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 don’t have any
symptoms, but they can still pass it on. You can get a quick free test at
a local site in Lambeth to check if you have Covid-19, with results
usually returned to you within an hour. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">These rapid tests are an important part of reducing the
spread of Covid-19 in Lambeth as it will help to identify people who do not
have Covid-19 symptoms but who are infectious and could spread the infection to
others unknowingly. By getting tested and self-isolating if you have
Covid-19, you can save lives and protect the NHS. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who can get a rapid Covid-19 test <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can get a free rapid Covid-19 test if: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You have no Covid-19 symptoms <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You live or work in Lambeth <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You are over 18 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are particularly encouraging people who are at higher
risk of being exposed to Covid-19 to get tested. This includes people
who work in certain sectors, such as construction,
education, emergency
services, hospitality, leisure, personal care,
frontline public sector roles, retail and transport. This
list is not exhaustive, and you do not need to prove you work in one of these
roles to get a test. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who cannot get a rapid Covid-19 test <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You cannot get a rapid Covid-19 test if: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You have Covid-19 symptoms<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You are under 18<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You do not live or work in Lambeth <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>If you have symptoms you should book a test
through <a href="https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test">GOV.UK</a> or
by calling 119. The symptoms are a high
temperature (fever), a new continuous cough, and loss or change to
your sense of smell or taste. <o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When and where to get a test <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Currently, you can get a test at the following
locations: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lambeth Town Hall, open from 9am to 4.20pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brixton Windmill, open from 9am to 3.30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brockwell Park, open from 9am to 3.30pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can get tested again after 7 days.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to book a test <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must book a test in advance; we do not accept
walk-in requests. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://lambethbooking.sishost.co.uk/OnlineBookings/appointment.html?pg=03562187-80f6-4fe3-9d6e-865c9a7d9b67">Book
a Covid-19 test if you have no symptoms</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must not attend your appointment if you have any
symptoms of Covid-19. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You should attend your appointment on time to allow for safe
registration and testing. If you are late, the centre will try to accommodate
you, but we might have to rebook a new appointment if the centre is busy. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What to bring with you to the appointment <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You should bring: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->confirmation of your booking - the
confirmation email on your mobile device or printed out <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->a mobile device to scan a QR or bar code on the
test. There will be devices available if you don’t have your own <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->a face covering (unless you are exempt)
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->you may also want to bring a bottle of water, as
we cannot provide water at the test site. <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->do plan ahead - there are no toilet facilities
at the test site <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How the test works <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose
and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud. You can do the swab
yourself, but there will be trained staff available if you need
support. You can <a href="https://fb.watch/2xuERwtnbD">watch a video for a
detailed explanation</a> of the procedure. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Once you have finished, the swab will be processed and
analysed. Once the test is done, the swab is discarded. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The rapid test is called a ‘lateral flow test’ -
it does not need to be sent away to a lab and provides results very quickly,
within an hour. More information about <a href="https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/08/lateral-flow-testing-new-rapid-tests-to-detect-covid-19">how
Lateral Flow tests work</a>, their safety and
the validation process which they were subject to by Public Health
England and scientists from Oxford University before being approved
for use across the country, is available on the <a href="https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/08/lateral-flow-testing-new-rapid-tests-to-detect-covid-19">Public
Health England website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Getting your test results <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Results will be sent to you the same
day via text message and/or email using the contact details you provided
when booking your appointment.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The results are usually available within an hour
– sometimes as fast as 30 minutes. <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You do not need to self-isolate whilst waiting
for the test results, unless you develop symptoms of Covid-19. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you get a positive result <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must self-isolate immediately and book another test with
the national testing service. This is called a ‘PCR test’ and it will be
analysed by a lab to confirm the result of your first, rapid test. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To book a test, visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test">GOV.UK</a> or call
119. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are out or at work when you get your result please
make your way home. Avoid using public transport if possible. If you are at
work please inform your line manager immediately so that they can initiate
their organisation's risk management plan – cleaning your work station for
example.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Until the results of the second test are known, you and your
household should self-isolate. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection">Full
guidance on how to self-isolate</a> is available
on GOV.UK. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You might be eligible for support to self-isolate <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Self-isolating is essential to preventing the spread of
Covid-19 in the community. The government has made a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme-claiming-financial-support/claiming-financial-support-under-the-test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme">£500
support package available for eligible people</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you get a negative result <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You do not need to self-isolate, unless you have
developed Covid-19 symptoms, live with someone who has tested positive for
Covid-19 or have been asked to self-isolate by NHS test and trace. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, a negative result does not fully rule out Covid-19
infection as there can sometimes be false negative lateral flow tests. This
means you could still have the infection, but the test didn’t pick it up. This
can happen because these tests only turn positive when there is a lot
of virus growing in your nose and throat. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This means that even after a negative
test, to protect yourself and others, you must keep following
the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-what-you-need-know">current
restrictions</a> and remember: <b>Hands. Face. Space. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hands – wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and
water often, and as soon as you get home - use hand sanitiser gel if soap and
water are not available. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Face – wear a face-covering in indoor settings where
social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact
with people you do not normally meet. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Space – stay at least 2 metres away from anyone you do
not live with, or who is not in your support bubble. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You cannot purchase these tests <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The UK Government has been purchasing testing kits for the
public to use at approved local sites. The kits are not currently available to
purchase on the market. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tests we provide at our testing sites are totally free
of charge.<o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-83794350094553222962020-12-19T16:58:00.001+00:002020-12-19T16:58:22.755+00:00Tier 4 restrictions introduced in London and the south east. Relaxation for Christmas mixing scrapped.<p><span style="font-family: Arial Nova, sans-serif;">There is a
new variant of the corona-virus which increases the transmission rate. Today the
Government have announced that Tier 4 restrictions come into force in London
and the south-east from 12.01 on Sunday morning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Given the
early evidence on the new variant of the virus, the potential risk means Christmas
can no longer go ahead as planned<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Those in
tier 4 areas should not mix with anyone outside their household at Christmas,
though support bubbles will remain in place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Across the
rest of the country, up to three households can meet but this will be limited
to Christmas Day only, rather than the five days previously set out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">There will
be no relaxation on the 31 December, so people must not break the rules for new
year’s.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Tier 4
restrictions are broadly equivalent to the national restrictions brought in
during November.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In tier 4:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Residents
must stay at home, apart from limited exemptions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Non-essential
retail, indoor gyms and leisure facilities and personal care services must
close<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">People
must work from home if they can, unless this is not possible eg manufacturing
and construction sectors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">People
should not enter or leave tier 4 areas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Tier
4 residents must not stay overnight away from home<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">You
can only meet one person from another household in an outdoor public space<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Communal
worship can continue to take place</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">The
new variant is concentrated in tier 4 areas, he says, but is nonetheless
present around the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Everyone
in all tiers must stay local, he says.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Carefully
consider whether you need to travel abroad, Johnson says, and follow the rules
in your tier.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial Nova",sans-serif;">Those
in tier 4 will not be permitted to travel abroad, apart from limited exceptions
such as for work purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-21709099681247833112020-12-02T12:32:00.000+00:002020-12-02T12:32:17.559+00:00METROPOLITAN POLICE - STREATHAM NEIGHBOURHOODS NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="color: #201f1e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This
week’s news</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Firstly,
we would like to wish a warm welcome to PC Jack Sharp, the new police officer
for Streatham Hill, and PC Bola Adebakin, who will be working on Streatham
Wells</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">An
update about the 13 year old boy who was attacked outside Dunraven School on
Wednesday 25 November: he was put in an induced coma at the time but today has
been awake and talking. We send him our very best wishes and hope he
makes a speedy recovery. The suspect remains in police custody at this
stage. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A
bike was stolen from the communal area on Made</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">i</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ra
Road</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> PCSO Reynolds and PC Pearl found
the bike and checked the report to find out who the owner was. It was
returned to them soon afterwards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">PC
Takenaka handled a neighbourhood dispute which ended up with the suspect being
interviewed for a public order offence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">PC
Pearl had some good information from residents regarding drug dealing in
Fernwood Avenue</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">He conducted some
patrols there and believes that he disturbed a drug dealer who was about to
come and sell drugs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Officers
were called to Copley Park by Lambeth Council with regards to a vulnerable lady
being targeted by a rogue trader</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The
suspect is 5’ 9” tall, with white thinning hair. He tells people that he
is an antique dealer. He could be targeting other people around that area</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Crime
Advice</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">There
has been an increase in bike crime and breaking into sheds. Please make
sure your property is secure. Where bikes are concerned, please lock them
up securely. A “D” lock is one of the best cycle locks you can buy.
You can also invest in a shed alarm which can be fitted to make you shed secure.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Covid-19
Advice</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please
ensure you follow the latest Government guidelines. Please see post below on the Tier 2 rules. This will help the
NHS and other key workers stay as safe as possible so they can continue their
amazing work to keep us safe.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Everyone can help to control the virus by staying
alert and taking precautions to protect themselves and others. As well as
the above, please remember you should:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -27.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Hands</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: wash your hands regularly and thoroughly </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">with soap and water for at least 20 seconds throughout the day or use
hand sanitiser if you cannot do this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.0pt; margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -27.0pt; vertical-align: middle;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Face</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: wear a face mask or face covering over your nose and mouth</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> on public transport, if you are staff or a customer in shops, taxis, bars
and restaurants and in any confined spaces and anywhere else where social
distancing is difficult. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -27.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Space</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: keep your distance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> inside and
outside - stay at least two meters away from anyone outside your household or 1
metre with a face covering or other precautions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -27.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Get a test</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">if you are feeling unwell and have symptoms.
If you have a positive test result, isolate immediately with members of
your household for 10 days. Do not leave home if you or anyone in your
household has symptoms. You can visit the NHS website to book a test or
alternatively call 111 for advice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 22.5pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -18pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Remember
that everyone can help to control the virus by staying alert, following the
rules and taking precautions to protect themselves and others.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Advice
from the NHS website on what to do to prevent catching and spreading the virus
is as follows:</b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">wash hands frequently
with soap and water or use a sanitiser gel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">catch coughs and
sneezes with disposable tissues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">throw away used
tissues and then wash your hands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">if you don’t have a
tissue, use your sleeve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">avoid touching your
eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 31.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -31.5pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">avoid close contact
with people who are unwell.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
most important thing is regular and thorough hand washing, preferably with soap
and water. Coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes
small droplets – packed with the virus – into the air. These droplets can
be breathed in and cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed
on then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coughing
and sneezing into tissues, not touching your face with unwashed hands, and
avoiding close contact with infected people are important to stop the spread of
the disease and to keep everyone safe.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Contact
Details for the Streatham Safer Neighbourhood Teams</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The
contact details for the four Streatham Safer Neighbourhood Teams are below:</span></p>
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<td style="background: #E6E6E6; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.7pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Telephone</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Email</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="background: #E6E6E6; border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 126.0pt;" valign="top" width="168">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Twitter</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.7pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streatham
Wells<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 99.0pt;" valign="top" width="132">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">0750
098 2773<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:streathamwells.snt@met.police.uk" target="_blank">streathamwells.snt@met.police.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 126.0pt;" valign="top" width="168">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">@MPSStreathamWells<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.7pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">St
Leonards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 99.0pt;" valign="top" width="132">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">0792
023 3841<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:stleonards.snt@met.police.uk" target="_blank">stleonards.snt@met.police.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 126.0pt;" valign="top" width="168">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">@MPSStLeonards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streatham
South<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 99.0pt;" valign="top" width="132">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">0792
023 3834<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 193.5pt;" valign="top" width="258">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:streathamsouth.snt@met.police.uk" target="_blank">streathamsouth.snt@met.police.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 126.0pt;" valign="top" width="168">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">@MPSStreathamSth<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 106.7pt;" valign="top" width="142">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Streatham
Hill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 99.0pt;" valign="top" width="132">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">0792
023 3842<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 193.5pt;" valign="top" width="258">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="mailto:streathamhill.snt@met.police.uk" target="_blank">streathamhill.snt@met.police.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 126.0pt;" valign="top" width="168">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 2.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">@MPSStreathamHill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />Hands</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stay safe everyone !</span></b><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-68239333862524844062020-12-02T12:22:00.000+00:002020-12-02T12:22:33.934+00:00Coronavirus: What you need to know<h1 class="node__title" style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.57143rem; line-height: 1.88571rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="color: #353d42; font-size: 14px;">London is in Tier 2: High alert.</span></h1><div><a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-what-you-need-know">https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-what-you-need-know</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden" style="color: #353d42; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; zoom: 1;"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="color: #9e0059; font-size: 1.14286rem;">These are the Tier 2 rules for London, starting Wednesday 2 December:</span></p></div></div></div><div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-gla-paragraphs paragraphs-items-field-gla-paragraphs-full paragraphs-items-full" style="color: #353d42; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="field field--name-field-gla-paragraphs field--type-paragraphs field--label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text" style="border-top: none; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="content"><div class="field field--name-field-stub-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden" style="margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; zoom: 1;"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="color: #9e0059; font-size: 1rem;">Meeting others remains restricted</span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">You must not socialise with anyone you do not live with in any indoor setting unless they are in your support bubble. This applies both at home and in any indoor public place, including places of worship, pubs and restaurants.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">You must not socialise in a group of more than six people outside (the rule of six). This includes in gardens and public spaces like parks.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">There are some exemptions on the Tier 2 rules for meeting others. For example, if you are gathering for work or education, for formal support groups, or for formal childcare, or to provide care for someone vulnerable. Remember these Tier 2 rules don’t apply if you need to escape from injury or harm. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know#exemptions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #9e0059; font-weight: 700; transition: color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s;">Full list of exemptions</a>.</li></ul><h4 style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">Many businesses and venues can reopen</h4><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">All non-essential retail can open. Remember you must wear a face covering in shops unless you have an exemption.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Gyms, leisure centres, sports facilities can open. Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can resume, but you must not socially mix with others you do not live who (or are not in your support bubble). </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Hairdressers, barbers, and beauty services can open. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Restaurants and cafes can open. Pubs and bars can also open, but only if they are operating as restaurants with table service. All hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">All hospitality venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and close by 11pm. Deliveries and takeaways can continue until later. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Cinemas, museums, theatres and other entertainment venues can open, but they must close at 11pm. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">You can attend both indoor and outdoor events like performances and shows, and to watch spectator sport. Capacity will continue to be limited.</li></ul><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-2-high-alert?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae#business-and-venues" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #9e0059; font-weight: 700; transition: color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more on restrictions on businesses and venues in Tier 2 areas</a></p><h4 style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">Work and travel</h4><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">You should continue working from home if you can. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">You can travel to venues or amenities which are open, but you should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible. You should continue to walk or cycle where possible, and plan ahead to avoid busy times and routes. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">If you travel from a Tier 2 area to a Tier 1 area you must continue to follow the London Tier 2 rules. You should avoid travel to or overnight stays in Tier 3 areas.</li></ul><h4 style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">Places of worship and community settings</h4><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Communal worship can now begin again, but you still cannot meet socially with other households in these venues. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Public buildings like libraries and community centres can be fully open, but you still cannot meet socially with other households in these venues. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Weddings and funerals can take place. 15 people can attend a wedding ceremony and 30 people can attend a funeral service. </li></ul><h4 style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">NHS services, including GP services and dentist remain open.</span></h4><ol><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Keep a safe distance from others. Stay two metres apart from people you do not live with as much as possible. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Wherever you cannot keep a safe distance from others wear a face covering. It is mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport and in shops. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Wash your hands frequently and carry hand sanitiser when you are out. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">When meeting people you don’t live with do so outdoors where possible. Make sure indoor venues have good ventilation; open windows and doors when you can to allow fresh air to circulate. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">If you develop <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #9e0059; font-weight: 700; transition: color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s;">COVID-19 symptoms</a> (high fever, continuous cough, loss of taste or smell) then self-isolate immediately and request a test as soon as you can. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 1em;">If you are over 60 or clinically vulnerable you could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus. You should therefore be especially careful to follow the London Tier 2 rules and to minimise your contact with others. If you are <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #9e0059; font-weight: 700; transition: color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s;">clinically extremely vulnerable</a> then the Government is advising you to work from home and to stay at home as much as possible. The Government will write to everyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable with detailed advice.</li></ol><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #9e0059; font-weight: 700; transition: color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.05s ease-in-out 0s;">Read the full government guidance pages.</a></p></div></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-attached-files field--type-file field--label-hidden"><div class="field__items"></div></div></div></div><div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text" style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(245, 245, 245); margin-top: 2em; padding-top: 2em;"><div class="content"><div class="field field--name-field-stub-heading field--type-text field--label-hidden" style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="field__items"><h2 class="field__item even" id="Stub-311133" style="clear: both; color: #9e0059; font-size: 1.14286rem; line-height: 1.37143rem; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">What you need to know for Christmas</h2></div></div><div class="field field--name-field-stub-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden" style="margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; zoom: 1;"><div class="field__items"><div class="field__item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">This Christmas is still going to be very different to previous years. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">The Government has announced that between Wednesday 23 and Sunday 27 December you can form an exclusive “Christmas bubble”. These can include people from a maximum of three households and they must be exclusive. If you are travelling to Northern Ireland, you may also travel on the 22 and 28 December in addition to the other days. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">When deciding how you want to spend Christmas you should remember that the more people that mix from different households, the more likely it is that you or someone else will catch or spread coronavirus. This puts yourself, your family, friends and communities at risk, undoing all of our efforts to bring down cases. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;">Consider the risks carefully before agreeing to form a Christmas bubble. Especially if you are thinking about meeting up with vulnerable people or would need to travel a long distance. You should try and keep your Christmas bubble as small as possible. Do what is best and safest for you and your loved ones.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><br /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426146724225723744.post-14693860710749704672020-11-04T17:10:00.002+00:002020-11-05T09:29:57.894+00:00Lock-down information<p><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Over the
weekend, the Prime Minister announced a four-week national lockdown that came
into force today, Thursday 5th November. This is to stop the rise in the
spread of Covid-19, which is rising rapidly in all parts of the country
including in Lambeth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We are
all advised to stay at home, except for specific exceptions. Which include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For education, including
schools and universities<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For work, if you cannot work
from home<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For exercise and recreation
outdoors, with your household or on your own with one person from another
household<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For medical reasons,
appointments and to escape injury or harm<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To shop for food and essentials<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #3a3a3a; margin-bottom: 5.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And to provide care for vulnerable
people, or as a volunteer<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
government has decided that all non-essential shops, leisure, entertainment
venues, pubs, bars, restaurants must close, though takeaway and delivery
services will be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Single
adult households can still form exclusive support bubbles with one other
household, and children will still be able to move between homes if their
parents are separated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you
are clinically vulnerable, or over the age of 60, you should be especially
careful to follow the rules and minimise your contacts with others. The full
guidance is available at <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMDQuMjk4OTI4MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3YudWsvZ3VpZGFuY2UvbmV3LW5hdGlvbmFsLXJlc3RyaWN0aW9ucy1mcm9tLTUtbm92ZW1iZXI_bWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnNvdXJjZT1Hb3ZEZWxpdmVyeSJ9.TUujMcJS7_a74mo9gdh7OwvNOlnFaOGt_X1NY2fiqsI/s/863737894/br/87940113001-l" style="-moz-hyphens: none; -ms-word-break: break-all; -webkit-hyphens: none; hyphens: none; word-break: break-word;"><span style="color: #066e6b;">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lambeth
Council will close key council buildings such as leisure centres, though
schools, educational settings and parks will remain open. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The council will be seeking
to continue its click-and-collect library services and the online library of
e-books, magazines, films, and documentaries will continue to be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Recycling centres will remain open and household waste will be collected as normal.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="color: #3a3a3a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span>Nicole Griffithshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05418789409325810816noreply@blogger.com0