Welcome to Porthcawl C19S
The purpose of this strategy is to have a coordinated response between professional bodies and volunteers to safeguard and limit the spread of COVID 19. Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness.
This includes, but is not exclusive:
• Older adults (Over 60 years) and people with caring responsibilities
• People who (People in the above age group) have serious chronic medical conditions like:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Lung disease
PORTHCAWL STRATEGY GROUP
The Group is working in collaboration with BCBC, Porthcawl Town Council and recently Porthcawl Chamber of Trade
Porthcawl COVID 19 Strategy group update:
Latest Government advice 19th June 2020
Summary
• all non-essential shops in Wales will be able to re-open
• enabling private prayer in places of worship where social distancing is maintained and gatherings do not take place
• restarting the housing market by enabling house viewings to take place in vacant properties and house moves where a sale has been agreed but not yet completed
• lifting the restrictions on outdoor sports courts but social distancing must be maintained. No contact or team sports will be allowed
• enabling non-professional elite athletes, including Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, to resume training
The requirement to stay local and not generally travelling more than 5 miles from home remains in place. However, new guidance will make it clear people are able to travel outside their local area on compassionate grounds. This includes seeing people at a care home or a youth offender institution – when these visits are allowed. People who are eligible to vote in overseas elections, where voting must be done in person, will also be able to travel.
Plan for Porthcawl
Porthcawl COVID 19 Strategy Group has collaborated with Porthcawl Chamber of Trade, Porthcawl Town Council and Bridgend County Borough Council. Over the next few weeks the following will be introduced:
Prior to 11am each day delivery vehicles and disabled drivers have access to park in John Street. This presents additional problems for social distancing particularly where queues may form outside some stores and in front of ATM machines. Please consider if possible to visit John Street after 11am when social distancing is easier when the road is closed to traffic.
COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Once this first phase of 'supporting business' is complete the shops that have registered will be provided with a window sticker. The sticker will indicate to the most vulnerable residents that the shop has complied with all the recent guidance.In addition many shops are undertaking training with BCBC accessed by contacting: employability@bridgend.gov.uk. This will provide reassurance and confidence to the most vulnerable residents to be able to shop in safety in Porthcawl Town centre
This includes, but is not exclusive:
• Older adults (Over 60 years) and people with caring responsibilities
• People who (People in the above age group) have serious chronic medical conditions like:
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Lung disease
PORTHCAWL STRATEGY GROUP
The Group is working in collaboration with BCBC, Porthcawl Town Council and recently Porthcawl Chamber of Trade
Porthcawl COVID 19 Strategy group update:
Latest Government advice 19th June 2020
Summary
• all non-essential shops in Wales will be able to re-open
• enabling private prayer in places of worship where social distancing is maintained and gatherings do not take place
• restarting the housing market by enabling house viewings to take place in vacant properties and house moves where a sale has been agreed but not yet completed
• lifting the restrictions on outdoor sports courts but social distancing must be maintained. No contact or team sports will be allowed
• enabling non-professional elite athletes, including Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, to resume training
The requirement to stay local and not generally travelling more than 5 miles from home remains in place. However, new guidance will make it clear people are able to travel outside their local area on compassionate grounds. This includes seeing people at a care home or a youth offender institution – when these visits are allowed. People who are eligible to vote in overseas elections, where voting must be done in person, will also be able to travel.
Plan for Porthcawl
Porthcawl COVID 19 Strategy Group has collaborated with Porthcawl Chamber of Trade, Porthcawl Town Council and Bridgend County Borough Council. Over the next few weeks the following will be introduced:
- Street signs reminding people of social distancing
- Shop notices informing customers of social distancing,washing hands and handling goods
- Booklet of guidance for businesses will be circulated
- The supply of face visors,face masks, sanitiser and gloves for businesses
- Floor distance markers outside business premises
Prior to 11am each day delivery vehicles and disabled drivers have access to park in John Street. This presents additional problems for social distancing particularly where queues may form outside some stores and in front of ATM machines. Please consider if possible to visit John Street after 11am when social distancing is easier when the road is closed to traffic.
COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Once this first phase of 'supporting business' is complete the shops that have registered will be provided with a window sticker. The sticker will indicate to the most vulnerable residents that the shop has complied with all the recent guidance.In addition many shops are undertaking training with BCBC accessed by contacting: employability@bridgend.gov.uk. This will provide reassurance and confidence to the most vulnerable residents to be able to shop in safety in Porthcawl Town centre
Read our Data Protection Policy and Procedures
NHS COVID APP
The new NHS COVID-19 app is the Official NHS contact tracing app for England and Wales.
It is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from Coronavirus. The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community.
The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
The app runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google, designed so that nobody will know who or where you are. And you can delete your data, or the app, at any time.
It has a number of features:
- Trace: Find out when you’ve been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus
- Alert: Lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
- Check-in: Get alerted if you have visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using a simple QR code scanner. No more form filling.
- Symptoms: Check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a test.
- Test: Helps you order a test if you need to.
- Isolate: Keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
Available in English, Welsh, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi (Gurmukhi script), Chinese (Simplified), Romanian, Turkish and Arabic (Modern Standard). Additional languages and refinements will follow.
The app has been built in collaboration with some of the most innovative organisations in the world. We have worked with medical experts, privacy groups, at-risk communities and we’ve shared knowledge with the teams working on similar apps in many countries.
Protect your loved ones. Please download the app
It is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from Coronavirus. The quicker you know, the quicker you can alert your loved ones, and your community.
The more of us that use it, the better we can control coronavirus.
The app runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google, designed so that nobody will know who or where you are. And you can delete your data, or the app, at any time.
It has a number of features:
- Trace: Find out when you’ve been near other app users who have tested positive for coronavirus
- Alert: Lets you know the level of coronavirus risk in your postcode district.
- Check-in: Get alerted if you have visited a venue where you may have come into contact with coronavirus, using a simple QR code scanner. No more form filling.
- Symptoms: Check if you have coronavirus symptoms and see if you need to order a test.
- Test: Helps you order a test if you need to.
- Isolate: Keep track of your self-isolation countdown and access relevant advice.
Available in English, Welsh, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi (Gurmukhi script), Chinese (Simplified), Romanian, Turkish and Arabic (Modern Standard). Additional languages and refinements will follow.
The app has been built in collaboration with some of the most innovative organisations in the world. We have worked with medical experts, privacy groups, at-risk communities and we’ve shared knowledge with the teams working on similar apps in many countries.
Protect your loved ones. Please download the app
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Scammers & FrAUDSTERS
Scammers & Fraudsters will be trying very hard to get money out of people in these current times. The best thing you can do is not engage with them and put the phone down. They will sound convincing and may say they are from HMRC, Amazon, BT, Microsoft, BT, Windows. If you have any concerns then contact our tech guy Steven Flett on Steven@ImStuck.co.uk
