Are you worried about having to self-isolate?

It's really important that if you experience symptoms or do test positive for Covid-19, that you stay at home and self-isolate.

We understand the complications that may bring for many people.

Whether that is because you live with others who would also need to self-isolate and you don't want to burden them or because it would put your income at risk, we do understand how worrying it can be.

However, if you do need to self isolate there is support available, including the Self-Isolation Support Payment which offers financial support through the period of self-isolation. You do have to meet a criteria for this payment including being asked to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace service. 

Self-Isolation Payment 

Minimise your travelling this winter

If you can work from home, it's really important that you continue to do so at the moment.

Even though we are in Tier 2, the guidance still states that we must minimise travel wherever possible. 

If you do have to travel for work, then please make sure you wear your face covering when on public transport or are close to others and keep washing your hands regularly. Please remember you also need to wear your face covering when travelling in a taxi. By doing this, you will be protecting the people around you.  

If you don't have a face covering, and need one, then we've got you covered. You can order yours on the link below. 

Order your mask 

Your mental health matters

This year has brought a lot of challenges for all of us and with that can come stress, low moods and loneliness. 

Taking care of your mind at this time is really important, so we want to make sure you know how and where to access the right support if you need it. 

On our website you'll find lots of useful information, with signposting to helpful charities, information on maintaining good mental wellbeing as well as where to get further support for emotional wellbeing and support for young people. 

If you need support, please reach out. 

Mental health support 

Council Services

Our teams are working hard to make sure key services are delivered to our residents throughout the national lockdown.

If you need it, there is up to date information for each service available on our website. 

Changes to council services

Donate to our Christmas giving appeal

The Council has set up a Crowdfunding campaign to support residents in need this Christmas and New Year’s.

The way that everyone has come together this year has been incredible. From the staff who’ve worked so tirelessly to keep services running throughout, to the volunteers and neighbours helping vulnerable people, it’s taken everybody’s effort – so thank you!

We also know that many residents whose situations allow want to help others over the festive period. Money raised from this campaign will go towards a Christmas present drive for vulnerable children and to local organisations supporting residents who face homelessness, food poverty, loneliness and vulnerable families.

Donate to winter appeal

Getting tested is free, quick and easy in Waltham Forest

With cases rising rapidly, we want to urge you to get tested immediately if you start to feel unwell with Covid-19 symptoms. 

These symptoms are: 

A new, continuous cough 

A high temperature 

A change or loss to your sense of smell or taste 

If you experience any or all of these, you must stay at home with everyone you live with, and book a test by calling 119 or visiting the NHS website. 

We have two walk-in test sites and a drive-in site as well, and tests are also available for home delivery. Testing is free, quick and easy so please don't delay. 

Book your test

Protect the vulnerable in your life

If you live in a multi-generational household, it can be really challenging and worrying to keep everyone safe from Covid-19. 

In these colder months and with cases rising, it's never been more important to protect the vulnerable people you live or spend time with. 

If you do live with or visit a vulnerable person in your life, take these measures to protect them: 

• Regularly clean any shared bathrooms every time they are used
• Keep two metres away from them wherever possible, even if you do live together 
• Do not visit a vulnerable person if you feel unwell 
• If you experience symptoms or have confirmed Covid-19, consider wearing a face covering in shared parts of the household 

If you need more guidance on how to protect those in your life who are vulnerable, please visit the government website. 

Protect the vulnerable 

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