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COVID-19
Important information for you and your household
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 Thank you for subscribing to receive email updates from Brentwood Borough Council.
We are sending updates about Coronavirus (COVID-19) on a weekly basis, however, if we have new information to share with our residents, we may send out additional emails.
Below is some important information about taxi and minicab hire as well as links to get advice and support.
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Taxis and Minicabs
Your taxi drivers are ready whenever you need them. They are taking measures to keep you safe. Please follow these tips to keep them safe too (tips based on the latest government guidance on safer travel).
Follow the driver's advice
- You may be asked to sit in the back left-hand seat if travelling alone
- Face away from other passengers where possible
Keep your distance
- When waiting for a taxi, stay 2 metres (6 feet) from people outside of your household
- Do not travel if you are experiencing coronavirus symptoms, self-isolating or clinically extremely vulnerable
Avoid physical contact
- Be aware of the surfaces you touch
Maintain hygiene
- At the end of your journey wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or apply hand sanitiser
- Wear a face covering - the kind you can easily make at home
Make contactless payments
- Pay in advance or use a contactless card where you can
- If you can only use cash do not place it in the driver's hand: wash or wipe your hands before and after you've handled it
For more information: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus search 'safer travel'
Coronavirus safety tips for taxi and private hire drivers are provided on the Council website.
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Brentwood is Open for Business
When shopping in Brentwood please remember to stay 2 metres apart from other shoppers where possible and wash your hands frequently. There are signs around each high street to remind you to socially distance and we all need to do our bit to keep everyone safe.
Guidance on Getting Back to Work Safely
Information and advice for both employers and employees - Getting Back to Work Safely
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Advice and information available on our website
You can find advice, local information and changes to Council services on our website.
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Brentwood Open
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Take a look at this Facebook page for a guide on which businesses are open in the local community.
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Do you need support?
We have produced a Community Support handbook full of helpful advice and support.
Organisations or groups who need advice or support can email the Council's Community Services Team at communitysupport@brentwood.gov.uk.
If you find yourself having to stay at home and need help with picking up shopping, a friendly phone call, posting mail or urgent supplies please contact a Community Help Hub in your area/village and they can help.
Further support can be found from the following groups:
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Are you concerned about someone's safety? |
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If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed, neglected or at risk of this you should contact Essex Social Care on 0345 603 7627.
Out of hours (5.30pm - 9am) Monday - Thursday, 4.30pm Friday - 9am Monday, and Bank Holidays 0345 606 1212 or 0300 1230 770.
Email: emergencydutyteam.outofhours@essex.gov.uk
If you have concerns that a vulnerable adult may be being harmed, neglected or at risk of abuse you should contact Essex Social Care Direct on 0345 603 7630 (Out of hours 0345 606 1212).
If there is an immediate risk of harm to anyone then contact the Police on 999.
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