Thank you to every resident who has got tested over the last couple of weeks. You are helping us to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Whether you are experiencing symptoms or not, you can still get tested and we have test sites available seven days a week:
Open everyday in January 8am - 8pm:
Stanley Road car park, Leyton E10 7EQ Linford Road car park, Walthamstow E17 3LS
Open everyday in January 10am - 7pm:
Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, E4 7EN
One Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17 4SD
We also have sites available at The Score Card car park, Richmond Road car park in Leyton and Church Lane car park in Walthamstow.
Please visit our website for the full list of opening days and times.
We know this will be a challenging time for residents, especially if you are shielding to protect yourself, but our Community Help Network are here to help.
The Council’s Customer Resolution staff are just one call away for residents in need to access food, prescriptions and befriending support.
We have also ramped up the friendly ‘check-in’ service in the New Year, where our lovely volunteers telephone call shielding residents to check they have everything they need.
Our priority is to ensure that individuals and families get the help and support they need this winter.
Visit the below webpage for more information on the services and support that’s available to you or a neighbour who you are concerned about.
If you live in a multi-generational household, or provide care to a vulnerable person, 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 care for.
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
- If you experience symptoms or have confirmed Covid-19, consider wearing a face covering in shared parts of the household
- Get tested if you can
If you need more guidance on how to protect those in your life who are vulnerable, please visit the government website.
The ongoing pandemic can cause huge stress to us and cause things such as low moods, anxiety and loneliness.
Taking care of both your body and mind is really important at the moment, and we've got some really helpful resources over on our website if you feel you're in need of support.
Do you know anyone involved in a community group or network in Waltham Forest? If so, we need your help!
We want to hear from anyone who is part of a community group or network, so we make sure every resident across Waltham Forest can access and understand the latest Covid-19 guidance.
If you or anyone you know could help, please share and fill out our survey.
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