Brentwood Borough Council COVID-19 - Useful Information

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COVID-19

Useful information for you and your household

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 for people that are shielding as well as links to get advice and support.

Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

The government has set out steps to relax shielding guidance.

From 6 July

The advice to people who are shielding will change. Clinically extremely vulnerable people will be able to meet outdoors in groups of up to six people they do not live with, while maintaining social distancing.

People who are shielding can create a ‘support bubble’ with one other household, following the same rules that apply to the public now.

From 1 August

Those shielding can visit shops, places of worship and outdoor spaces. Visit GOV.UK to find out what the current guidance is for clinically extremely vulnerable people.  

People who are shielding will be able to return to work if they cannot work at home. For anyone concerned about returning to work once the guidance has eased, we recommend they speak to their employer and understand their specific policies around health and safety and workplace attendance, especially in relation to COVID-19.  

For further information and to stay up to date with the latest government advice please visit GOV.UK.

Ready for your new recycling collections coming soon?

Watch our video which shows you:

What your new reusable sacks look like
What you need to do when recycling your items

What you can put in each sack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymRHBwzz2I

Remember, all the information you need is available on our website at www.brentwood.gov.uk/recycle.

Getting Tested for COVID-19 

Information on who can get tested and where to get tested for COVID-19 is available at Essex County Council - Getting tested for COVID-19.

Guidance on Getting Back to Work Safely 

Information and advice for both employers and employees -  Getting Back to Work Safely. 

Advice and information available on our website

You can find advice, local information and changes to Council services on our website.

Brentwood Open

Take a look at this Facebook page for a guide on which businesses are open in the local community.

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:

Brentwood COVID-19 Mutual Aid - contact 01277 424953 or email admin@brentwood-mutual-aid.org or visit the Facebook page.

Brentwood Residents' Action Group (BRAG) - contact 07553 788009 or 07961 972917.

Are you concerned about someone's safety?

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.