COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) and Baschurch
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues but lockdown restrictions are easing, we shall continue to provide you with useful links and information, both local and national. Links and contact information shall remain as during full lockdown in case still required. Please be aware that information provided will be from outside sources which cannot be verified for its authenticity. Use the quicklinks below to jump to a point on the page or scroll down.
Local Support
If you are in need of assistance then please email covid.support@baschurchvillagehall.co.uk ( Obviously do not contact this email for medical assistance)
There is also a Facebook group for local community support – www.facebook.com/groups/226045758508528
For up to date medical advice, please go to the Prescott Surgery website, where you will find links to NHS advice, Government guidance on social distancing and advice from the DWP for businesses, employees and benefit claimants.
https://www.prescottsurgery.co.uk
Local Shopping Contact Info
Spar – 01939 261187
Moor Farm – 01939 262 632 shop@moorfarmshop.co.uk
Shrewsbury Handy Veg – 01743-461307/07766-765782/07903-734644.
Rowlands – 01743-462244
Great Berwick Organic – Berwick – 01743 351939
Bliss Butchers (Shrewsbury Market Hall) – 01743 343340.
Wiltshire Farm Foods – website www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com 0800-077-3100
Doves Farm Gluten-Free: mail@dovesfarm.co.uk 01488-684880
Iron and Rose Wines 07792-551719
New Inn, Baschurch – 01939 260335 http://www.newinnbaschurch.com/
Admiral Spice – 01939 262521 or 262522 or mobile 07846 898223 http://www.admiralspice.co.uk/
Red Lion, Myddle – 01939 290171 https://theredlionmyddle.co.uk/
Northwood Nurseries www.millsgardeningservices.co.uk/northwood-nurseries
Shropshire Government Links
For waste and recycling information – especially if you are self-isolating – https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2020/03/coronavirus-waste-recycling/?fbclid=IwAR3YHafIOFK4JDMeDKMX9HHt6El-koZqn8kfigpjUN3qA9UNfB5bkIJX6Ew
National Advice and Support
Current basic information on symptoms, when to stay at home vs seeking medical help, travel advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Useful advice on how to act within your own home https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
Government guidance on symptoms, risk, case statistics https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Travel advice https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
Advice for educational settings https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19#contents
Face covering guidelines https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
Helplines:
Helpline for older people https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
Samaritans – free phone line 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or visit website https://www.samaritans.org/
Childline: 0800 1111
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
http://www.thehelphub.co.uk : This is a group of qualified therapists who are offering free phone/video calls for people for are feeling lonely/isolated during the pandemic You can book 20min slots online
Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Procedures:
For volunteers, please see the following information re risk assessment and health and safety procedures: