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29 January 2021
At what is still such a difficult time for London and the country, it’s heartening hearing that so many of our older and most vulnerable residents have received the vaccine in Camden. People who are over 70 or extremely clinically vulnerable, care home patients and staff and health and care professionals are prioritised because they are at most risk from the virus. When it’s your turn, the NHS will be in touch, so please wait for them to contact you and in the meantime make sure you’re registered with your local GP. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and our best hope of protection against the virus.
Even if you have had a dose of the vaccine, please continue to follow public health advice. By staying at home and following the guidance if we have to go out for an essential reason, we are helping to protect ourselves, our community, and the NHS.
Councillor Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council
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Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Zuhaib Keekeebhai is a Camden GP at the James Wigg and Queens Crescent Practices. He is pictured above while receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from fellow Camden GP, Dr Ehsan Alkizwini.
He said: “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, and I urge you to have it too when it’s your turn.”
Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119.
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 Stay at home to save lives
With cases of coronavirus still so high in London, it’s vital to follow public health advice to prevent catching the virus or passing it on.
For more information, visit gov.uk/coronavirus
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Symptom-free COVID-19 test for Camden workers
If you do not have any COVID-19 symptoms, and need to leave your home to go to work, you can book a lateral-flow test at one of our four new, rapid COVID-19 test sites. Even without symptoms you may be infectious and at risk of passing the virus on at work or on your commute. By taking a test you are helping to protect yourself, and other members of our community - particularly those at highest risk.
These test sites have been specifically set up for anyone who lives and/or works in Camden, does not have symptoms and does not have access to a COVID-19 test via their employer. Tests are free and you will receive your results within 45 minutes.
You must book your test in advance via our online booking system. Appointments are available at the following sites in Camden, Monday to Friday:
- 33-35 Jamestown Road, NW1 7DB, open 7.30am - 7.30pm
- Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA, open 7am - 2.30pm
- The New Charlie Ratchford Centre, Crogsland Road NW1 8AY, open 9am - 5pm
- Triton Café at Regent’s Place, 17-19 Triton Street, Regent’s Place NW1 3BF, open 9am - 5pm
Please remember to bring a form of ID with your name such as a drivers licence or National ID card to your appointment.
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Working from home because of COVID-19?
If you’re working from home on a regular basis because of COVID-19, you may be able to claim tax relief. The tax relief is to help with extra household costs caused from spending more time at home (for example, higher electricity bills) and can be backdated to when you first began working from home.
Find out more.
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Advice to self-isolate safely if you live with other people
If you share your home with other people, it can be extra challenging to prevent the spread of coronavirus. If you develop symptoms, or someone you live with does, you must all self-isolate for 10 days and follow this advice to prevent those you live with catching the virus.
- Stay 2 metres apart from people you live with, especially if they are clinically extremely vulnerable, e.g. avoid using shared areas at the same time.
- Wear a face covering in shared areas, unless exempt.
- Regularly clean your home. Take extra care to clean frequently touched surfaces, e.g. door handles and toilet flush.
- Wash your hands more regularly, particularly after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose. Do not share towels.
- Keep your home well-ventilated, e.g. open windows.
- Keep an eye on anyone who’s got symptoms. If you’re worried, call the NHS for free on 111. In an emergency, phone 999.
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 Support to self-isolate
We know that self-isolating is hard for many people, but it is essential to do so if you develop COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has. By self-isolating you're helping to stop the spread of the virus.
We want to reassure you that if you need to self-isolate Camden is here to help. If you need support, please call us on 020 7974 4444 (option 9) or for more general information go to camden.gov.uk/coronavirus. We can offer a range of help including:
- Help to apply for £500 Test and Trace Support Payment, for those on benefits or low income
- Accessing a device to support your child to keep up with their education
- Help getting hold of essentials if you live alone
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 Camden Community Champions – welcome and introduction, 3 February
Community Champions are residents who want to improve health and wellbeing in their local area. They do this by speaking to others about what needs to be improved locally, telling others what services and activities are available locally, and can help set up new activities and events.
There are three local programmes, each led by a community organisation, in Regent’s Park, Kentish Town and Kilburn.
This project is an opportunity to get to know your neighbours better and meet new people. Ongoing training and support will be available. Anyone can become a Community Champion for their area, if they can spare a couple of hours a month to help.
Join us for a Zoom welcome session on Wednesday, 3 February. Book a spot at either 11.30am or 5.30pm, to find out more about Camden Community Champions and how you can get involved.
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 Christmas Support Payment applications close this weekend
The Christmas Support Payment supports wet-led pubs – those that don’t serve food and rely entirely on drinks sales for their business – that have been severely impacted over the Christmas period due to temporary local restrictions.
The deadline for applications is this Sunday, 31 January 2021.
Find out how to apply and email us if you have any queries.
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How to contact us
To stay updated and to find out more information on services and support, you can:
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