Covid-19 Useful Information
Last updated: 12:00, 6 April 2020
The following information is intended to be helpful for residents, local businesses and organisations across Kingston, we will endeavour to keep it as up-to-date as possible.
Remember to follow the Government's advice: Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home)
- Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
NHS and NHS 111
Visit the NHS website to find out more about the Covid-19 virus, its symptoms and how to seek medical advice.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
If you have symptoms of Covid-19, do not go to A&E or your GP. Please use the NHS 111's online symptom checker which will tell you the next steps you should take, or call 111.
UK Government
The Government has information about the risk of Covid-19 as well as the number of cases in the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Kingston Council
Kingston Council have information about the Borough's response to Covid-19, along with updates from the Leader of the Council.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/coronavirus
Along with Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) and Volunteering Kingston, Kingston Council are also co-ordinating the volunteering efforts within the borough. You can sign-up to help and volunteer, in a safe, responsible manner from the following site.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/kingstonstrongertogether
Kingston Council have launched a hotline and online service for people who need help during the Covid-19 crisis and will coordinate with organisations borough-wide.
You can submit a request for help for yourself or on behalf of someone else by clicking here.
Or you can call them on 020 8547 5000.
Elected Representatives
Ed Davey MP
Ed Davey MP is publishing the a regular blog to keep residents up to date.
https://www.eddavey.org/covid-19_blog
Sarah Olney MP
Sarah Olney MP is keeping her residents up to date through her blog.
https://www.saraholneymp.org.uk/blog
Local Councillors
Your local Councillors might also be able to help. You can find out who represents you using this website.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200267/councillors/671/your_ward_councillors
Citizens Advice Kingston
Citizens Advice Kingston have a dedicated webpage with further information, available by clicking here.
Getting and Offering Help in Kingston
Getting help
Kingston Council have launched a hotline and online service for people who need help during the Covid-19 crisis and will coordinate with organisations borough-wide.
You can submit a request for help for yourself or on behalf of someone else by clicking here.
Or you can call them on 020 8547 5000.
Volunteering
Anyone wanting to volunteer Along with Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) and Volunteering Kingston, Kingston Council are also co-ordinating the volunteering efforts within the borough. You can sign-up to help and volunteer, in a safe, responsible manner from the following site.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/kingstonstrongertogether
Local Businesses & Organisations Offering Support
Local businesses and organisations across the borough are offering services to help. Check out the directory to help support.
https://www.eddavey.org/covid-19_local_directory
Local Businesses
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Kingston Chamber of Commerce have informed their members that the Coronavirus Business Interruption Load Scheme (CBILS) is now available through participating lenders. It's designed to support SMEs who don't meet a lender's normal lending requirements for a fully commercial loan but who are considered viable in the long term.
Note: The borrower will remain liable for 100% of the debt. The CBILS guarantee is to the lender, not the SME (the borrower).
Schools
Dept. of Education Helping
Department of Education has launched a helpline for teachers, parents and young people to answer questions about on Covid-19 in relation to education. it can be accessed by telephone or email.
0800 046 8687
DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Finances
Money Saving Expert
Money Saving Expert have some useful information should your finances be affected by Covid-19. have some useful information regarding financial issues caused by the Covid-19.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/3
Travel
TfL
TfL advise that public transport should only be used for essential journeys. London buses will operate fewer services, but the night bus network will still be running. Make sure you check before you travel.
https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/coronavirus-covid-?intcmp=62419
South Western Railway
South Western Railway (SWR) are urging people to travel for essential journeys only. From Monday, 23 March they will also be reducing the number of services they're running. Make sure you check before you travel.
https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/coronavirus-travel-information
