Coronovirus Update
Working together to safeguard children
A reminder to parents, children and young people where they can get help and support during school closure.
Access and Response Team – 01454 86 6000 (during working hours)
Emergency duty team – 01454 615165 (out of hours)
Police – 101 for non-urgent issues & 999 if urgent and an immediate response is needed
Domestic Abuse Concerns - Next Link South Glos domestic abuse telephone help lines are open 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday and
9:30am – 1:00pm on Saturday 0800 4700 280
Mental health support - CAMHS (if young person is currently under CAMHS) – 01454 862431 or if you are concerned that you are not able to keep your child safe or they are not able to keep themselves safe then take them to the Accident and Emergency department at Bristol Children’s hospital or call for an ambulance.
Food banks links for families living in South Gloucester
Food banks links for families living in Bristol
Parents worried about exploitation - https://paceuk.info/ or for confidential help and advice, call Pace on 0113 240 5226
CHILDLINE – 0800 1111 or visit their website www.childline.org.uk
Samaritans – 116 123
Mental health apps approved by the NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
The letter below was sent to all parents and carers on the 13.3.20. It outlines the updated government guidance regarding COVID-19.
The main messages from the updated guidelines are as follows;
- If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (Covid-19), however mild, do not leave your home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. This action will help protect others in your community while you are infectious
- You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no Internet access, call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999
The symptoms of CovidVID-19 include;
- new continuous cough and/or
- high temperature
Where to find the latest information
Updates on COVID-19:
Guidance for educational settings:
· https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
· https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus