Local COVID-19 data update
 The number of cases of COVID-19 in Southampton has remained relatively static this week, and the rate of infection remains high, though the overall trend for the past few weeks has been a decrease. Admissions to our University Hospital Southampton ICU remain higher than average.
On Monday, the government set out a roadmap to reopen things gradually. But it’s important to remember that for now we need to keep following guidance while vaccines are rolled out at speed.
Stick with it Southampton. Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives.
If you have symptoms, get tested. If you test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID-19 app, you must self-isolate. If you are in work, on a low income and need to self-isolate and can't work from home, you may be eligible to apply for a self-isolation payment. Find out more here.
See our full dashboard for Weekly COVID-19 Updates.
Vaccine walk-in appointments available to eligible Southampton residents over 7 day programme
 Until Tuesday next week, eligible people can now walk-in for their COVID-19 vaccination at Oakley Road in Millbrook, Southampton, between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Eligible people can also visit 3 other vaccination centres offering this trial walk-in vaccine service over the next few days, or pre-book appointments by visiting www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination, where they can choose a time slot and location that suits them, or they can call 119 free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week.
Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine walk-in service and the vaccine roll-out across Hampshire and the Isle of White.
COVID-19 vaccines for unpaid and family carers
 Do you know someone who is an unpaid or family carer? Unpaid and family carers aged 16+ are on one of the priority lists for an early COVID-19 vaccination and vaccines for this group have already begun.
Many unpaid or family carers do not recognise their caring role. Please encourage any family members, neighbours or colleagues you think might have caring responsibilities to register with Carers in Southampton as an unpaid or family carer to be in line to receive the vaccine, even if they are already registered with Carers in Southampton. They must be registered with a Southampton GP Practice.
They will need to tell Carers in Southampton they are a carer by completing a form here: www.carersinsouthampton.co.uk/covid19vaccine or by calling Freephone 0800 776 5217 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) but please be aware that the phone lines are extremely busy.
It is also possible for people in receipt of a carers allowance to go online and book their vaccination at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/, or call 119.
Find out more information about the vaccine and FAQs.
Have you recently been advised to shield?
With the support of our partners from across the city, the Southampton COVID-19 helpline has remained open throughout the pandemic to support those who need it.
If you do not have friends or family that can help you and need emergency food support, help with getting medication, or would like someone to talk to, please get in touch:
- Call 023 8083 4800
- Contact us via webchat
- Or fill in our online form bit.ly/2x5Z0VR
Southampton care home praised by CQC on its COVID-19 safety measures
 Holcroft House Residential Care Home in Thornhill, managed by Southampton City Council, has received a glowing inspection report from the English health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as part of their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The inspection was carried out in February and inspectors were reassured that Holcroft House residential care home is implementing good practices around COVID-19. The CQC were looking at the preparedness of the care home in relation to infection prevention and control measures.
The inspectors noted that Holcroft House had effective and robust procedures in place to avoid risks posed by infection, particularly regarding COVID-19. This included procedures to ensure those who were coming to live at the home were supported to do so safely, accessing testing for care home residents and employees, and ensuring all shielding and social distancing rules were followed. The CQC praised the care home for promoting safety throughout the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
Premises Licence revoked following breach of Coronavirus regulations
 The premises licence for the Bitterne Park Hotel in Cobden Road has been revoked following a breach of the Coronavirus regulations.
The evidence clearly showed that an unlawful pre-arranged party was taking place on the night in question, with over 30 attendees who were not observing social distancing or wearing masks and had been consuming excess amounts of alcohol without food being served.
At this time Southampton was in Tier 2 of the regulations which meant that licensed premises could only operate as a restaurant and alcohol was ancillary to any food sales. There was no household mixing allowed and face masks had to be worn other than when seated. This included members of staff serving customers.
After considering all the evidence and options before it the committee determined to revoke the licence.
For more information please read the full release here.
Do you want to ask an expert a question about COVID-19 and the vaccine?
 Join our Director of Public Health Dr Debbie Chase on Wednesday 3 March at 3pm on Unity 101 Radio when she will be speaking to Unity 101 Radio presenter Ram Kalyan Kelly as part of a weekly information programme ‘COVID Conversations: Ask An Expert’.
Email your questions to info@unity101.org
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