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Coronavirus Information

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Elton John and Michael Caine have joined forces with NHS England and NHS Improvement to encourage people to get the #COVID19 vaccination when it is offered.

  • Travel Information
  • Vaccine Centres
  • Local COVID Alert Levels
  • Self Isolation Information
  • The Covid-19 Vaccine
  • The Covid-19 App
  • NHS Test and Trace
  • Face Coverings
  • Better Health – Every Mind Matters
  • Coronavirus Support Information

    • Travel


    The rules on travelling to England have changed.
    All arrivals MUST undertake either:
    ▶️ hotel quarantine & testing if they’ve been to a red list country in past 10 days
    OR
    ▶️ take 2 mandatory tests during 10-day home quarantine
    Some limited exemptions apply.
    Book before you travel: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
    Find out more:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/robust-border-regime-comes-into-force

    Local Vaccination Centres

    Please note that vaccinations are strictly by appointment only and that you should wait until contacted.
    No one will be admitted without an appointment.
    Read what to expect after your vaccination

    This list is not definitive as centres are being opened all the time, but will be updated as information becomes available.

    West Sussex GP led vaccination services

    Crawley district
    Leacroft Surgery, for patients at:
    • Bridge Medical Centre
    • Ifield Medical Practice
    • Langley Corner Surgery
    • Leacroft Medical Practice
    • Southgate Medical Group

    Saxonbrook Medical Centre, for patients at:
    • Bewbush Medical Centre
    • Coachmans Medical Practice
    • Furnace Green Surgery
    • Gossops Green Medical Centre
    • Saxonbrook Medical Centre

    Poundhill Medical Practice, for patients at:
    • Poundhill Medical Practice
    • Woodlands & Clerklands Partnership

    Horsham district
    Christ’s Hospital Blue Coats, for patients at:
    • Cowfold Surgery
    • Rudgwick Medical Centre
    • The Courtyard Surgery
    • Village Surgery

    Park Surgery, for patients at:
    • Holbrook Surgery
    • Orchard Surgery
    • Park Surgery
    • Riverside Surgery

    The Glebe Surgery, for patients at:
    • The Glebe Surgery

    Mid Sussex District
    Meridian Hall, East Grinstead for patients at:
    • Crawley Down Health Centre
    • Judges Close Surgery

    Alliance for Better Care

    Centenary Hall
    23 Wheelers Ln, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9PT

    Canon (Woodhatch Place)
    Reigate RH2 8BF

    Oxted vaccination centre
    Tandridge District Council offices
    Oxted
    https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/

    Local COVID Alert Levels in England

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    ENGLAND was placed in a full national lockdown on Monday 4th January which replaced the existing tier system with immediate effect.
    It is expected that the new lockdown will last until the middle of February.

    People in England must now stay at home apart from five exceptions:

  • for work, if people cannot work from home, such as those in the construction sector or key workers
  • to shop for necessities such as food or medicines
  • to exercise once per day at a local location.
    This can include with one other person from outside someone’s household or support/childcare bubble
  • to provide care or help to vulnerable people
  • to attend medical appointments or medical care, or to flee the threat of harm or violence.

    •  
    All primary schools, secondary schools and colleges are closed and have moved to online learning.

    More information at www.gov.uk/coronavirus

    Self Isolation period reduced to 10 days

    Self-isolation is essential to reducing the spread of COVID as it breaks the chains of transmission. After reviewing the evidence, we are now confident that we can reduce the number of days that contacts self-isolate from 14 days to 10 days.

    People who return from countries which are not on the travel corridor list should also self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14 days.

    People who test positive should continue to self-isolate for 10 days from onset of symptoms or 10 days from point of taking a positive test if asymptomatic.

    We urge everyone to self-isolate when appropriate, it will save lives.

    For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk

    Covid-19 Vaccine

    ❌ The NHS will never ask you to share your bank details or pay for the #COVID19 vaccination ❌
    If you receive a suspicious email, text or phone call about booking the #CovidVaccine, you can report it here: https://actionfraud.police.uk

    The Covid-19 vaccination is currently being offered to people most at risk from coronavirus.
    The NHS will let you know when it’s your turn to have the vaccine, based on the latest advice on priority groups from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

    Find out more from nhs.uk/covidvaccine

    The Covid-19 App

    The NHS COVID-19 app is now available to the public in England and Wales.
    Download today from:

    ➡️ Apple App Store
    ➡️ Google Play

    If more people use the app and self-isolate when alerted, we can keep each other safe and stop infection rates rising.

    NHS Test and Trace


    An overview of the NHS test and trace service, including what happens if you test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive.

    Get a test to check if you have coronavirus, understand your test result and find out what to do if you’re contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
    Testing and tracing for coronavirus

    Face Coverings

    More Information

    Find out how to make a face covering

    Better Health
    Every Mind Matters

    COVID-19 has impacted the whole country; for almost everyone, life has had to change fundamentally. Research shows that since the start of the pandemic there has been an increase in a range of mental health conditions for adults, from low wellbeing, sleep problems and anxiety to depression.

    But there are things that people can do to support their mental health and wellbeing at this time.

    On 18 January Public Health England launched the “Better Health – Every Mind Matters” campaign to support the nation’s mental wellbeing with the encouragement that “When things aren’t so good out there, make inside better”.

    As part of the campaign, a free NHS-approved ‘Mind Plan’ has been developed. Over 2.6million people have already created one of these personalised plans that provide practical steps they can take to help manage the current external pressures on their mental health and wellbeing.

    There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental wellbeing. Take the short Mind Plan Quiz from ‘Every Mind Matters’ to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

    Begin your quiz on the NHS website by clicking on the picture:

    For more information, visit
    https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
    #EveryMindMatters

    For full information, please visit nhs.uk/coronavirus


    Coronavirus Support Information

    Covid-19 Vaccination Updates – Surrey Heartlands
    https://www.surreyheartlandsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-updates

    Crawley Borough Council
    http://crawley.gov.uk/coronavirus

    Horsham District Council
    https://www.horsham.gov.uk/coronavirus

    Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
    http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/coronavirus

    Surrey County Council
    https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/coronavirus

    Tandridge District Council
    https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/coronavirus

    West Sussex County Council
    https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/coronavirus

    West Sussex County Council Community Hub
    https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/covid19communityhub

    Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead
    https://www.varb.org.uk/

     

    Features, SUSY News

    SUSY Radio joins in with #MentalHealthMinute

    We are one of the hundreds of radio stations which broadcast the #MentalHealthMinute.

    It has a very important message, that be it through uniting in applause on a Thursday evening, or simply by listening to the radio, we’re all connected and you are not alone.

    #MentalHealthMinute
    For more information, visit
    https://www.headstogether.org.uk

    Features, SUSY News

    Community Radio Unites in Rally Cry

    Community radio stations across the country have united on social media and in song to raise awareness and support for the sector.

    Over 50 stations have written to John Whittingdale MP, Ian O’Neil at DCMS and Dame Melanie Dawes at OFCOM, following the announcement of changes to the Community Radio Fund, which stations say doesn’t go far enough to sustain the future of the sector.

    SUSY Radio was born on 3rd November, 1996 after two trials, “Jubilee FM” in June, 1994 and “Trust FM” in September, 1995.
    The station then continued its campaign by broadcasting for the permitted periods available under the temporary licence arrangements available (Restricted Service Licence) resulting in the eventual award of a full time permanent licence allowing broadcasts to begin on 15th July, 2012.

    Susy Radio is a “not for profit” community radio station operated by a team of volunteers, many who have also been involved in the professional radio industry, and the station serves the people of Reigate and Redhill and the immediate surrounding area. It provides local news, information and entertainment and promotes local community access and involvement, supporting local events, organisations, arts and local talent. It encourages social cohesion and provides training facilities within the operation of the community radio station.

    On Friday May 1st, at 9.15am, stations across the country took to social media to promote the work the sector continues to deliver and request more support from the Government.

    The posts showcased how this essential pillar of communication is continuing to deliver local news, information and entertainment to communities, either from home, or from studios, in compliance with social distancing rules.

    Stations united to play The Beatles ‘All You Need Is Love’, at 9:15am on Friday morning with an accompanying video shared online.

    Nathan Spackman, operations director at Bro Radio in South Wales, is one of those leading the calls.

    He said, “The announcement of the repurposing of the Community Radio Fund is welcome and I praise OFCOM, DCMS and the Community Media Association for their work in turning this over so quickly. As welcome as the announcement is, with almost 300 stations on air we estimate that only 40 radio stations will benefit from the fund, based on a grant of £10,000 per station. We are calling on DCMS and MP’s to review the fund, to support more stations during these challenging times.”

    Barry Clack, founder and director of Witney Radio in Oxfordshire, said: “Supporting Community Radio is a vital campaign to the nearly 300 licensed OFCOM community stations in the UK. The stations broadcast to the hyperlocal communities in the country and during these horrific times of crisis, all the hard work is heard by listeners, keeping them informed and entertained during this period of lockdown. Community Radio has never been more important than now in delivering content to its listeners and so we ask people to #SupportCommunityRadio.”

    Martin Steers, manager of NLive Radio in Northampton, added: “I’m passionate about raising the profile of Community Radio and all the great work these stations are doing all over the country for the communities they serve at this time. I hope this campaign will raise awareness that Community Radio stations need supporting, locally and nationally.”

    Pictured:
    SUSY Radio Presenter, Joe Exler’s home studio
    © @JoeExler 2020

    #RadioFromHome
    #SupportCommunityRadio

    Features, On Demand, SUSY News

    Harlequin Theatre re-purposed as community support centre

    The closed Harlequin Theatre has been given a new role as the centre of the Council’s community support initiative.

    It has been re-purposed as the centre employed with the organising of essential assistance for vulnerable residents affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

    Council staff have been redeployed from their normal jobs and are joined by volunteers in distributing food, medicines and essential supplies to high risk and vulnerable residents needing to stay at home, as well as to those in severe financial need.

    The Council is working with Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB) to mobilise and coordinate the volunteer response to Coronavirus, and additional volunteers would be most welcome. Anyone wishing to volunteer can register on the VARB website at https://www.varb.org.uk

    Cllr Mark Brunt, Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, spoke with Neil Munday about the project:

    The Harlequin is not open to the public. If you need support, see the Council’s ‘I need help‘ page or call 01737 276000

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    Features, On Demand

    Priory Farm Nursery: Annie Whitmore gets tips on Autumn gardening

    Ode To Autumn – John Keats

    Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
    Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
    Conspiring with him how to load and bless
    With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;
    To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees,
    And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
    To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells
    With a sweet kernel; to set budding more,
    And still more, later flowers for the bees,
    Until they think warm days will never cease,
    For Summer has o’er-brimm’d their clammy cells.

    How to create some autumn poetry in your garden?

    Susy presenter Annie Whitmore spoke to Fiona Dunbar from Priory Farm Nursery for some tips on planning and maintaining our garden space at this time of year.

    Listen On Demand:

    plants in garden centre

    yellow and red flowered plants in pots