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17 August 2021

Changes to self-isolation rules as of 16 August

As of yesterday, Monday 16 August, the Government has introduced new self-isolation rules for those who are fully vaccinated. Please read these carefully.  

If you are fully vaccinated, even if you are contacted via NHS Track and Trace (including the app) to self-isolate, you will no longer have to do so, providing you have no COVID-19 symptoms.  

Please note, to allow the vaccine to build the maximum possible protection, you must wait for two weeks after the date of your second dose to become exempt from self-isolation. 

If you are yet to receive your first and/or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, you must still self-isolate if notified by NHS Track and Trace for the stated numbers of days upon receiving the notification. If you work in a front-line role which requires you to be outside of your home, please alert your manager as soon as you receive this notification to make necessary arrangements.

Find out more about exactly when and how to self-isolate below.

Where can I get vaccinated this week?

All vaccination sites offer Pfizer and AstraZeneca first and second doses (second doses 8+ weeks after first) unless noted otherwise

Where can I get a FREE rapid test this week?

You can get your FREE rapid test twice a week at:

• Heston Library (New Heston Road, Hounslow TW5 0LW) - Open 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Sun.
• Bedfont Library (Staines Road, Feltham TW14 8DB) - Open 8.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Fri.

Or, if you prefer, you can visit one of our Mobile Testing Units at:

Helping you to take care of your business

As part of our ShopLocal campaign we are supporting the borough’s local businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally.

If you are a local business owner and want to know how to raise your profile in the local area, increase footfall to your business and encourage residents to shop locally then get in touch.

Find out how we can help your business recover from the pandemic. 

Keep fit and healthy with Lampton Leisure this summer

Take part in FREE outdoor sessions across the borough with Lampton Leisure!

With a range of activities for all ages and abilities there’s something to suit everyone and no membership required.

These sessions will be available every week until Thursday 2 September, giving residents the opportunity to take part in a range of activities free of charge.

Fun free sessions include; 

• Family Fitness - Monday 12pm, Hanworth 
• Family Sports Day - Monday and Wednesday 12pm, Osterley track
• Outdoor Gym - Monday 1pm, Heston
• Athletics - Monday 5-6pm, Osterley track
•  Netball - Thursday 5-6pm, Osterley sports hall 

Simply visit the Lampton Leisure website or download the app, register for an account and head to the relevant centre where the session is held to book your sessions. Bookings are available 7 days in advance.

Pregnant or trying and worried about the vaccine?

You can walk-in to Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre without an appointment to have a simple conversation with a midwife or neonatal nurse about your vaccine concerns, from Monday-Thursday, 8am-8pm.

Unvaccinated pregnant women with COVID-19 have a higher risk of intensive care admission.

Women with COVID-19 disease are also more likely to give birth prematurely.

Vaccinations offer pregnant women the best protection against COVID-19 and serious related complications that may put a pregnancy at risk.

If you are pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant, speak to a clinician or midwife about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Access more support around physical health, mental health, finances, employment and more at our Take Care, Take 5 Hub