During the Coronavirus situation, it’s really important that we all keep on top of the Government guidance to keep our families and our community safe.
The Government is responding to the latest scientific data, so it’s likely that it will change on a regular basis. Please take special care to follow the advice on official websites:
- Official Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
- Official NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
- Croydon Council website: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/healthsocial/phealth/coronavirus-information/covid-19-coronavirus
There is a lot of unreliable information out there, so do try your best to think critically about what it is you are reading particularly if it’s shared on social media. It’s never been more vital that we react sensibly and rationally for the sake of our health.
Helping in the community
So many incredible people are out helping in the community during this situation. If you want to lend a hand then I would urge you to go through the Croydon Voluntary Association. They co-ordinate volunteering across the whole borough so by going through them you can be sure that the service you’re providing is for a legitimate need: https://cvalive.org.uk/
In Coulsdon we are lucky to be served by a number of hardworking local residents’ associations. They are always on the lookout for volunteers to help in the community, so do please consider contacting them to keep in the loop with local news and activities:
- Coulsdon West Residents’ Association
- Cane Hill Park Residents’ Association
- East Coulsdon Residents’ Association
- Hartley and District Residents’ Association
- Old Coulsdon Residents’ Association
We are also always in need of road stewards for our Neighbourhood Watch. If you’re keen to sign up as a co-ordinator and help our local police then get in touch. Keeping an eye on our streets and sharing information will keep everyone (especially isolated vulnerable residents) safe: https://www.cbnwa.com/
If you need help
All councilors are working around the clock to help our communities. Hopefully you will understand that during this time of social distancing we will not be able to hold our regular street surgeries. But we local councilors are always here for you. If you need help please email us at any time and we can arrange to videoconference or speak to you on the phone:
Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives
Please do your best to stay at home. If you do that you will reduce your chances of getting infected and reduce the chance of passing the virus on to vulnerable family members and neighbours. That will reduce the pressure on the NHS, and in turn will help to save lives.
We will get through this by working together, following official guidance and supporting each other.
Do get in touch if I can help at all.
Mario
