Updated 2nd August 2021
This aim of this page is to pull together links to all the various pieces of information and advice we have received about living through the coronavirus epidemic. While we cannot verify everything we hope it will be a useful resource for Minstead residents and we will update it as and when new or revised information becomes available.
To get the latest follow the Parish Council’s Facebook page
And have a look at our recent eNewsletters by clicking HERE
The main sources of advice and information from the Authorities are:
- From our Government https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Tells you what you can and cannot do (includes advice about animals)
- From Hampshire County Council https://www.hants.gov.uk/
Services, police and NHS information
- University Hospital Southampton
Visit the UHS website for information and click HERE to read the recent letter concerning the latest on COVID-19
- From the New Forest District Council
Local services including waste disposal and recycling
http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/article/15728/Council-Services
To keep up to date: add your email address at http://newforest.gov.uk/emails and get information straight to your inbox about how NFDC services are changing as they adapt to Coronavirus. – Only 8% of our residents are signed-up to receive these emails so we need your help – please share the information in these emails with your family and friends
- Police
Follow our local police on https://www.facebook.com/NewForestHeartCops/
They have a difficult job, please give them your support if you can.
Click https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ for Hampshire Constabulary. - Health and Safety
HCC’s health and safety policy document provides useful guidance for volunteers who may be visiting people in their homes to provide essential help. It can be read by visiting
https://documents.hants.gov.uk/adultservices/volunteer-guidance-crib-sheets.pdf
- Church Services
Although All Saints Church is closed during the current lockdown you can find information about on line services and other news by visiting the All Saints page on this website.
You can also follow All Saints on Facebook
- Food and Essential Supplies
Click HERE to see a separate list of suppliers (including hot meals and home deliveries) and supermarket opening times and HERE to get the latest updates from Minstead Parish Council’s Facebook page.
- Help in the Community
If you need help or are able to help in our Minstead Community please contact:
Helen Bennett helenbennettpc@yahoo.com or 07804 046122 or
Diane Andrews diane.andrews@NFDC.gov.uk or 07762721521
- Do you need to brush up your digital skills?
The Government website ‘The Skills Toolkit’ is made up of free online courses, tools and resources to help you improve your digital and numeracy skills. The Department for Education has consulted some of the country’s leading educational experts and employers to make up a collection of high quality resources to suit a range of interests and skill levels. Have a look, you do have to scroll through to look at the many options but they’re all free! For further information click https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit
- The Hampshire Helpline 0333 370 4000
This is available seven days a week from 9am-5pm and is for vulnerable people who do not have support from families, friends of their local community and who need urgent assistance with practical issues.
- Support Services
Click Support Services COVID-19 for a list of contact numbers for a variety of charities who will be there for you if you are struggling in any way. You can also contact them is you are concerned about someone you know.
- Voluntary Organisations
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WE WILL BE UPDATING THIS PAGE AS FURTHER INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE