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This edition of the Age Friendly Nottingham Newsletter is focussed on the latest local and national information on coronavirus to help you look after yourself and loved ones. We know that this time may be particularly worrying for those who are living with illness and disability, but information about support is available from the Nottingham City Council website [ [link removed] ] if you need it.

When you are caring for someone, it can be easy to feel cut off, particularly when you are staying at home more. Help and advice is available for carers from the Nottingham Carers Hub [ [link removed] ].

We are all in this together and we need to protect each other so please:


* Continue to wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds
* Wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will coming into contact with people you do not normally meet
* Stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing a face covering, or increasing ventilation indoors).

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What does being in Tier 3 mean for Nottingham?

Coronavirus alert

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will be moving into the Very High COVID alert level from one minute past midnight on Friday morning. The new restrictions will be in place for 28 days. The decision has been made due to the high and increasing number of people in our hospitals testing positive for the virus. Tier Three is the right alert level for our city; although our rates are coming down they are still very high.

*The Tier 3 restrictions mean:*


* People *must not* meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they are part of their household or support bubble. This includes private homes and indoors in hospitality venues, such as pubs.
* People *must not* meet with people outside of their household or support bubble in a private garden or in most outdoor public venues.
* People *can* continue to see friends and family in groups of six or less that they dont live with (or have formed a support bubble with) in certain outdoor public spaces, such as a park or public garden.
* All pubs and bars must close unless they are serving substantial meals, such as a main lunchtime or evening meal. They can only serve alcohol as part of a meal. Pubs, bars and restaurants must still close between 10pm and 5am.
* Wedding receptions will not be permitted, but people can get married with a maximum of 15 people at the ceremony (check with the venue for additional restrictions).
* Avoid travelling outside the Very High alert area or entering a Very High alert level area, other than for work, education or for caring responsibilities, or to travel through as part of a longer journey.
* Avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK.

* More detail about the Tier 3 restrictions are on the Government website here: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

*Additional local restrictions:*


* All hospitality venues (cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs) can only remain open to offer substantial meals, or must move to operate a delivery and takeaway service only. Alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.
* The use of shared smoking equipment (such as but not limited to shisha) in hospitality venues will be prohibited.
* Betting shops, car boot sales and auction houses (with the exception of Livestock and agricultural equipment sales) must close.
* Alcohol sales must be prohibited after 9pm where alcohol is purchased to consume off premises, for example shops. Alcohol can continue to be purchased in hospitality venues where accompanying a substantial meal, up until 10pm.
* Indoor entertainment and tourism venues must close, except for ice-skating rinks, cinemas, concert halls, and theatres. Hotels and other accommodation can stay open.
* Outdoor entertainment and tourism venues can remain open, with the exception of their indoor attractions (such as animal attractions or landmarks).
* Saunas and steam rooms must close.
* Leisure and sporting facilities (such as leisure centres, gyms, fitness and dance studios, swimming pools and sports courts) can remain open. It is strongly advised that indoor group exercise classes (including dance and fitness classes) should not take place.
* Personal care settings such as tattoo parlours, tanning and nail salons, and piercing services must close. Hairdressers and barber salons can remain open but cannot perform services that are otherwise closed. It is advised that personal care services do not take place in private homes.
* Public buildings such as town and parish halls, community centres and libraries can remain open to run activities such as childcare and support groups. Public buildings should not host events for private hire, such as birthday parties or other social activities.

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Coronavirus symptoms

Only get a coronavirus test when you need it

If you develop any of the following symptoms:


* A high temperature
* Continuous cough
* Loss of taste or smell

Self-isolate immediately and book a coronavirus test online or by calling 119. Do not visit your GP surgery if you have symptoms.

NHS advice is available here [ [link removed] ].


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Additional help for those in need

A range of information and advice can be found on the Nottingham City Council website [ [link removed] ], in the Older Peoples section of Ask LiON [ [link removed] ] or at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire [ [link removed] ]. The governments shielding programme has ceased, but if you are staying at home and do not have the support of family and neighbours, there arelocal volunteer groups and services who can help you:


* *Accessfood delivery*- from commercial food outlets who offer a food delivery or click and collect service. Help from a volunteer with food shopping and food deliveries.
* *Access foodbanks* - Nottingham has an established network of foodbanks and Social Eating Spaces, to find out how to access or support your local one visit [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* *Access to medicine*- collecting and delivering prescriptions from a pharmacy or supermarket.
* *Dog walking*- walking your dog(s) if you are unable to get out of the house
* *Befriending / social wellbeing*- having a friendly chat over the phone. The Silver Line [ [link removed] ] is a free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year - call 0800 4 70 80 90
* *Physical wellbeing -*staying mobile and active, accessing virtual exercise sessions, providing advice about health. Active Notts [ [link removed] ] has some great suggestions.
* *Nottingham Libraries *are open but for people with restricted mobility, and carers, who have no other way to get to the library, there is the home library service which will bring books (including large print), talking books, DVDs and CDs to your door. Find out more on ouraccessible library page. [ [link removed] ]
* *Advice Nottingham [ [link removed] ]* is a consortium of six advice agenciesbasedin Nottingham City.They provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, employment and housing.

*If you are a Nottingham City resident, further information can be obtained from the Customer Hub on 0115 915 5555 or from the web site [ [link removed] ].*

If you are a Nottinghamshire County resident, further information is available here [ [link removed] ]

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Do you need help with using technology?

Clicksilver connections

If you, or someone you know, needs a hand with technology and are feeling isolated from connected with others online, Clicksilver Connections have mentors who may be able to support you over the phone. A series of free four-week (one hour per week) programmes will be starting on the following dates:


* 11th November
* 18th November
* 3rd February
* 10th February
* 10th March

For more information call 07725 638028 or 07415 960513 or email [email protected]


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Coronavirus update on GP appointments

Your local GP surgery is open for consultations on your general health but *do not go to the surgery unless you are asked to*.It's important to continue to look after your health as usual so if you need to contact a GP, go to your GP surgery website or telephone your surgery.

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Are you feeling anxious or depressed?

In these unsettling times, many of us are experiencing anxiety, depression and struggling to manage our mental health problems. If you or someone you care for needs support, Turning Point offer a helpline that is open from 9am until 11pm, 7 days a week. To access this free service go to the Nottingham Helpline web site [ [link removed] ], phone 0300 555 0730 or email [email protected].

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Its more important than ever to get your flu jab this year

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This winter more than ever, with Covid-19 still circulating, we need to help reduce all avoidable risks. You can help protect the NHS, social care and loved ones by getting the flu vaccine the single most effective way to prevent getting the flu and protecting those close to you. You can check NHS.UK to check if you are eligible for a no-charge flu vaccination [ [link removed] ].


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Small Steps to Feeling Good

How fit are you today

Exercise makes you feel happy and healthy, its free and can be fun! Being home for a long time means weve not been getting the exercise we used to which increases the risk of our falling. Even before the COVID-19 virus, not enough of us were getting the exercise we needed to stay as fit and well as possible.

*Small Steps to Feeling Good [ [link removed] ]* is an NHS recommended programme. There are exercise levels to suit adults of any age, whether you currently exercise or not.


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Free counselling for carers

Carers Federation Limited [ [link removed] ] is offering a free, confidential counselling service for those who care for or support a family member, friend or neighbour. The service is being offered remotely via telephone or online. The average number of counselling sessions provided is 18, but this can be adapted to meet individual needs. The charity aims to assess all counselling referrals within two weeks. To refer someone to this service or arrange an assessment, call 0115 962 9310 or email [email protected]

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Dementia

Dementia Helplines

Dementia UK offer a free helpline - call 0800 888 6678 or email [email protected]. More information is available here [ [link removed] ]

The Alzheimers Society offers a free Dementia Connect helpline call 0333 150 3456 or click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

Dementia free on line singing
*Online singing for people with dementia*

There is free online singing for people with dementia on alternate Mondays until Christmas. There is no geographical limit on who can participate on Zoom. The sessions are held from 11.00-12.00 on the following dates:


* 9 November 2020
* 23 November 2020
* 7 December 2020
* 21 December 2020

If you would like to join, please [email protected]



Trent Dementia

*Trent Dementia*

*Trent Dementia* [ [link removed] ] has been helping those living with dementia to engage with new technology to ensure vital community groups continue from week one of lockdown. They have online groups over Zoom with people living with dementia and their families:


* Tuesdays (Coffee & Chat),
* Wednesday mornings (Outdoor Lovers, Virtual Walk) and evenings (Evening Coffee & Chat)
* Thursdays (Friends for Life Dementia Peer support group).

For more information on online groups, click here [ [link removed] ]or telephone 0115 74 84220 or email [email protected]


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The history of the Nottingham and Beeston Canal

Find out more about our local canal by watching Tales of the Towpath - A short history of the Nottingham and Beeston Canal [ [link removed] ]

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Jigsaw of Wollaton Park in the Autumn

This editions jigsaw is a beautiful picture of Wollaton Park in Autumn [ [link removed] ] how quickly can you do it? If you find this one too easy, there are a wide range of other Nottingham jigsaws to complete here [ [link removed] ].__




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