FAQs
What's happening about the food waste trial in the Rowans?
Can I deliver newspapers to my neighbours?
- Some vulnerable people may insist on going to the shops daily themselves for their newspaper if it is not delivered, putting themselves at higher risk. Others will be happy to try out online newspapers.
You need to do what you think is best in the situation you find yourself in, while encouraging everyone to stay home as much as possible.
How can I shop for others when supermarkets are limiting how many items I can buy?
- SCDC have created a template letter that you can take with you - see attached.
Should I sign up to the NHS volunteering scheme separately?
- At this point, the NHS volunteering scheme is separate from mutual support groups. If you are in a position to help the NHS directly, please do!
What's happening about government food parcels for vulnerable people?
- See the SCDC pages linked above. This scheme is getting underway, and local support groups like this one will be asked to help at some point. When we know more, we will let you know.
Offers
We have offers from various volunteers of:
- Hand sanitiser
- A thermometer
- Feminine hygiene products & incontinence pads
- DVDs, jigsaws
- Free B&B rooms (no breakfast!) for anyone who needs to be away from others/closer to a relative
If you know someone who could make use of any of these, please let me know, and I'll put you in touch with the person offering. Or if you have anything to offer which could be of use, let me know, and we'll send it round in the next update. Please observe social distancing guidelines, minimise any contact and wipe any surfaces with a soap solution when borrowing/lending things.
There is a fund available to cover emerging issues in the community, affecting older people (aged 60 and over) and other vulnerable people (high risk, pre-existing medical conditions), as a result of the continuing threat of Covid-19. This will include; the need for self-isolation, financial hardship, potential for hunger, lack of shelter, further exacerbation of health issues, loneliness and isolation of these people. For details, see
https://www.cambscf.org.uk/cambridgeshire-coronavirus-community-fund.html. If you know of a need in Milton that could be helped by this fund, please let me know, and we'll see what's possible.
Posters
...and finally, if
anyone in your household starts showing any possible symptoms (fever, new persistent cough, you
MUST NOT continue to help other households - instead, email
covidmilton@gmail.com and we will find someone else to cover instead.
Thanks,
Mary-Ann