Health
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When to wear a mask
The government have extended the requirement to wear a face covering to other indoor settings where you are likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet, such as museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship.Read the full list of locations here: http://soc.devon.cc/NPvDo#DoItForDevon
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Face Coverings Become Mandatory In All Shops and Retail Premises
Being socially responsibleFrom Friday, July 24, Government COVID-19 legislation changes mean it is mandatory to wear a face covering in all shops and retail premises.The measure will see all shops able to prevent entry to the premises to anyone not wearing a face covering. The new measure will see police given powers to issue a fixed penalty notice to anyone refusing to comply with the legislation, although Devon & Cornwall Police will be adopting an educate, engage and encourage approach with enforcement as a final option. Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: “The Government has announced the change to COVID-19 legislation in order to further protect the public and those…
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For the clinically very vulnerable
For our shielding residents, the Government is advising that you can visit shops, places of worship and outdoor spaces from 1 August 2020. Up-to-date guidance is available on our website and support is still available for you http://soc.devon.cc/xi2x7
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Latest from Moorgate Vets
Whilst we are happy to start welcoming more of you back into the surgery, we do ask that when attending the practice, you provide your own face covering to protect yourselves & our staff. Only one person per pet/visit, will be able to come into the surgery when invited & only if wearing appropriate PPE.
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From the Health Centre
Dear Patients We have all come through some hard months where anxiety levels have been high and we have all been put at an unprecedented risk due to Covid-19. The threat level we are told is lowering and whilst the immediate future looks brighter, we are continuing to place both your health and safety and that of our staff as a priority at the Health Centre. The following applies for an appointment that you are invited into the Health Centre for, ONLY attend the Health Centre if you have an appointment. 1. If you have any possible Covid related symptoms, DO NOT attend the Health Centre. Use NHS 111 online…
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Teignbridge update
Reopening our leisure centresOur staff are looking forward to welcoming customers back to our leisure centres and indoor pools this month. We will start opening our leisure centres from 25 July, phasing in each opening across several days to give staff the chance to share any learning across the centres as we open. We are currently bringing staff back from furlough and giving them the training they need to make sure everyone stays safe. Keep up to date with the latest information on our Teignbridge Leisure website and social media accounts.Our leisure services team has also produced a video for returning customers, with lots of information on what the new service will look like, and telling them…
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Teignbridge Council – Residents Update
Information and Support as we come out of lockdown – 10th July Our leisure centres will soon be welcoming you back! We’re really pleased that the government has announced that we can start reopening our leisure centres and pools, and are looking forward to seeing our customers again soon.We are checking the detail of the government’s guidance against our own plans to work out what this means and make any adjustments necessary to ensure that we can return safely.In the meantime we’re getting as much done as we can now, including getting our staff back from furlough in preparation for our reopening and we will issue more information, advice…
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From Moretonhampstead Health Centre
We are requesting that all patients attending the surgery please wear a face covering or face mask before entering the premises to protect our staff and other patients. Thank you for supporting us by following this new guidance. Many Thanks
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Joint Campaign Launched To Help When Searching For Missing People Living With Dementia
Herbert Protocol forms available in Co-Operative stores A joint partnership scheme has been launched across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in collaboration with the Co-Operative stores, to help provide police and partner agencies with vital information when they are searching for missing people living with dementia. From Friday 3 July 2020, Herbert Protocol forms can be collected from any of the 42 Co-Operative stores across the county. The Herbert Protocol form allows carers and family members to record personal information such as special places, people, life events etc. relevant to the person living with dementia. Once completed, the form is kept at the person’s home address and then passed…
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Message from The Chief Constable
A Message from Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer – Come Back Safely and Respect Our Communities We must continue to follow Government advice Devon & Cornwall Police is preparing for an influx of visitors this weekend as lockdown restrictions ease and the hospitality industry reopens. But the message to those living and coming to our region is clear – come back safely and respect our communities. Throughout the last week there has been reports of a surge in bookings across hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites, combined with the re-opening of the day and night time economy on Saturday, July 4. Devon & Cornwall Police has been anticipating the demand and…
