The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is now offering local coronavirus tests to key workers to help them remain in work and continue to support their communities. This also applies to members of their household who may have coronavirus symptoms causing the key worker to self-isolate. For further information, please visit the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group website.
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New Phone Friend Service
Need a friendly voice or a listening ear? As part of its efforts to support people in the local area during the Coronavirus crisis, Operation Good Neighbour Hoveton & Wroxham is now offering a phone friend service. Whether you are isolating at home alone or in a busy household, it can be good to talk. If you would appreciate a phone call from one of the Operation Good Neighbour volunteers, either on a regular basis or just as a one-off, you can get in touch with the scheme by ringing Clare on 07341 873375 or Tracy on 01603 784651, or by completing the form on Operation Good Neighbour’s website. Please don’t feel alone; Operation Good Neighbour Hoveton & Wroxham is here to help and is glad to do so.
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Granary Staithe Picnic Tables
Following a complaint being received by North Norfolk District Council about groups of people congregating on Granary Staithe to eat food, Hoveton Parish Council has taken the decision to temporarily remove the Staithe’s picnic tables from use. We apologise for any short term inconvenience this may cause. Please Stay Home, Protect The NHS, Save Lives.
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Healthwatch Norfolk Survey
Healthwatch Norfolk are working with local councils, hospitals and other service providers to help them understand the needs of their communities in these challenging times. The organisation is asking people to share their experience of accessing the right information, support, and health and social care services by completing their short survey. Whether you have had a positive or negative experience since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that you share your thoughts so that providers know what is working well and what could be improved.
Complete the survey here, or by contacting Healthwatch Norfolk on 01953 856029, where you will be able to complete the survey on the phone with a member of their engagement team. The survey is an opportunity for you to have your say about anything relating to care and support since the outbreak of the virus, but Healthwatch Norfolk are particularly interested in hearing about:
– quality of local information and advice about Coronavirus;
– your experience of urgent and emergency care;
– experience of health and social care routine appointments;
– communication from NHS trusts, councils and charities;
– managing your mental and physical health at home;
– advice for individuals and families in self-isolation;
– caring for someone in isolation;
– access to dentistry services in Norfolk;
– positive experiences and messages of support for health and social care staff. -
Health Matters (21st April 2020)
We’re pleased to be able to share the latest edition of Health Matters, your regular update from Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre: