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Dear Resident,
Update on Leeds infection rate
The latest figures for the 7 day infection rate is 437 per 100,000, the positivity rate is 15%. We urge everyone to stay vigilant, carry on following the public health advice and adhering to the government’s lockdown restrictions to keep yourself and others safe, and to help bring the infection rate down.
Remember to wash your hands, wear a face covering, stay 2m apart from people you do not live with and crucially self-isolate if you have a positive test or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.
Advice for people at high risk from coronavirus
If you are clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, you should by now have been informed by your doctor or in a letter from the NHS. There is additional advice in place for you at this time:
- You should work from home if you can. Your employer should support you to do this. If you cannot work from home, you're advised not to go to work. You will get a letter advising you to stay at home. You can use this letter as proof you're unable to go to work.
- You can form a support bubble with another household if you or they are a single adult; and you can also continue to receive formal or informal care in the way you would normally.
- Staying mentally and physically well is very important at this time – so continuing to take all prescribed medication, attending medical appointments and staying active are all very important.
- You're advised not to go to shops or pharmacies. Instead try to shop online or ask family or friends to collect shopping for you. If you cannot ask a family member, friend or carer to collect your medicines for you, then you are eligible for free delivery. Contact your local pharmacy to arrange for your medicines to be delivered to you.
In order to help you follow this advice in full, we have put in place a range of support here in Leeds, this includes help to register online for support, priority supermarket deliveries, support from volunteers to pick up shopping as well, financial assistance if your income has been disrupted as people who can help you manage your health and wellbeing. If you need help to follow the advice, you can contact us on 0113 376 0330 and we will do our best to assist you or connect you to the right place.
You can also see the most up to date information on local support at: www.leeds.gov.uk/shielding
People who are over 60 or clinically vulnerable due to having certain existing health conditions, including anyone who is eligible for a flu jab, are advised to take extra care to protect themselves.
Business support & business grants
Businesses required to close due to the government’s national lockdown restrictions from 5 November to 2 December 2020 can now register their interest for support online.
Further support for businesses will be announced shortly and application forms will be set up as quickly as possible when eligibility and funding details are finalised by the government.
Contact us to submit an expression of interest for these support grants https://forms.leeds.gov.uk/ContactUsBusinessRates/Page_0
We will contact you by email when the official application form is available.
For general business information, visit https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus/business
Happy Diwali & happy Bandi Chhor Divas!
For those celebrating the Festival of Lights and the Day of Liberation this year, we wish you a happy celebration! Coronavirus continues to affect our daily lives, and has changed the way we celebrate many religious and traditional holidays this year. Please celebrate safely and be aware of the rules in place. At this challenging time, remember that restrictions help to keep everyone safe. Together, we can stop the spread.
Stay well at home during lockdown
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important if you are staying at home because of COVID-19. There are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel if you're staying at home. Make sure you get further support if you feel you need it:
- Check your employment and benefits rights
- Plan practical things
- Stay connected with others
- Talk about your worries
- Look after your body
- Stay on top of difficult feelings
- Do not stay glued to the news
- Carry on doing things you enjoy
- Take time to relax
- Get good sleep
To find out more information and advice, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
MindMate & MindWell
MindMate & MindWell are Leeds based organisations dedicated to providing support in mental health related matters. They bring together all the information provided by the NHS, Leeds City Council and the third sector.
MindMate is focused on young people between the ages of 14- 24 https://www.mindmate.org.uk/
MindWell provides quick and easy access to up-to-date information for all adults in Leeds https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/
If you just want someone to listen to how you are feeling call the Samaritans on 116 123, who work around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
There is also a free self-help booklet about how to help yourself if things are getting on top of you, covering depression, anxiety, sleep, anger and panic. The booklets are free and can be found here: https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/
They are specifically aimed at those with no or limited access to the internet so if you know or are helping someone who can’t get online, please print this out for them.
Parks & litter
Our parks have been used and loved more than ever over the initial and the current lockdown, but they’ve also seen some very anti-social behaviour. For our staff and other park users, please make sure that you keep them tidy by binning any litter or taking it home with you. Let’s all be kinder to our parks!
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