Covid-19: Daily communications update 07.05.20, 17:16hrs

General

Help Us Help You campaign – we are urging everyone to contact your GP if you need medical advice during the coronavirus pandemic. Make sure you get the treatment you need. For more information read the news story on AskHUE
Clap for carers – #ClapForCarers returns tonight at 8pm as we continue to show our appreciation for NHS staff and other key workers. Thanks to those of you who’ve sent us your videos capturing the moment where you live. If you have a Twitter account, check out the CCG’s pinned tweet showing footage from Roydon Marina… courtesy of Judy Hiscott. Please like and share across your social media channels. You can still send your videos to the Comms team, they only need to be around 10-15 seconds. However, please try (where possible) not to capture people’s faces
All staff briefing – a reminder the next staff briefing is on Tuesday 12 May at 12noon. We welcome your questions, but understand you may feel uncomfortable asking during the briefing. You can email the Comms team with your questions and ask to remain anonymous. Remember, the Comms team would still love to hear your experiences on how you’re coping with lockdown
Incident Management Team rota – find out IMT roles and responsibilities for Friday 8 May to Friday 15 May 2020

Help and support – IT support is available for those of you working the bank holiday tomorrow (Friday 8 May). Please contact the IT helpdesk on 0300 123 1020 if you need assistance.

Local health services this May Bank Holiday – check out more details on our website, including pharmacy opening hours
Primary Care Covid-19 briefing – read Issue 23 – Primary Care Covid-19 briefing. If you would like to include any content, please email Sarah Crane or Naomi Brooks

Every Mind Matters – for ways to keep on top of your mental health at home, including talking about your concerns, looking after your body and regular sleeping patterns
AskHUE – for the latest advice and information for staff, including previous daily comms bulletins
NHS website – for information on the virus and how to prevent it spreading
GOV.UK website – for national advice, including full guidance on staying at home and away from others