If you are in a position to donate money to help those who are less fortunate survive the Coronavirus emergency why not do it today? There have been numerous  scams trying to get your money so please stick to the known and registered charities. I have selected a few suggestions.

1. The first suggestion will cost you nothing. If you purchase BT Sport directly through BT, then you will be granted a two-month bill credit for the service, or the same amount can be donated to the NHS. Go to bt.com and follow my acount.

2. Donate directly to the NHS Covid-19 Urgent Appeal by clicking HERE

3. The National Emergencies Trust (NET) , in partnership with the British Red Cross, has launched a fundraising appeal, to raise and distribute funds to support communities made most vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak. With your help, they can make a real difference to people in their hour of need.Click HERE to donate. You can also donate by texting APPEAL to 70141 to donate £10 to the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus appeal.Text cost £10 +1 standard message.

4. Somerset Coronavirus Appeal . Somerset Community Foundation has set up the Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund with other funders so they can help community organisations in Somerset. If you are able and would like to donate to the Fund, please click HERE.

5. West somerset Food Cupboard are always keen to receive donations of food or money. Donations can be sent via bacs to HSBC Bank, Minehead sort code 40-33-07  Account Number 21469495. give your payment the reference DONATION.

 

 

If you know of anyone in the village that is in financial hardship at the moment then I am more than happy to pick up some food boxes from Alcombe Food Bank if they would like some support – let me know.

Best wishes, Ellie Bishop
Village Agent (Primary Care Network)
Tel: 01823 331222
Mobile: 07985 748910
Email: ellieb@somersetrcc.org.uk

GP surgeries and pharmacies across Somerset will be staying open over the Easter break on Fri 10th April and Mon 13th  April to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: https://somersetccg.nhs.uk/news/gp-surgeries-to-open-over-the-easter-break/…

Police Scam Alert

Please find a link to our senior safety video, which discusses the topic of Covid-19 scams and frauds that are being targeted at the vulnerable and elderly. This may help protect the many frightened and vulnerable elder citizens in our communities. Please pass the link to anyone who would benefit, or watch and take notes to pass on to those residents nearby who don’t have access to the internet.

Do please stay safe & stay home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUWkITYmcQg&feature=youtu.be

Easter will bring waste day changes for every household in Somerset.

Pick-ups of recycling, rubbish and clinical waste due on Good Friday 10 April will take place on Saturday 11 April.

No collections on Easter Monday 13 April mean all the week’s kerbside services are one day later, including Friday pick-ups on Saturday 18 April.

All recycling sites remain closed due to the health situation, while garden waste and bulky waste services are suspended.

Residents are being reminded that disruption due to COVID-19, including dozens of staff forced to self-isolate, means changes to waste services:

• All weekly recycling collections as usual but there are no returns for missed pick-ups. Boxes and food waste bins should be put out the following week, when those collections will be a priority.
• Rubbish and clinical waste pick-ups as usual. If either are missed, report via the My Waste Services menu at http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk or through council customer services – details: https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/contact-us/.
• Garden waste collections are suspended but 2020-21 subscribers will get a one year extension from the date when collections restart
• Bulky waste collections are suspended.
• No new container requests can be accepted.
• All recycling sites remain closed. Materials should be stored and not added to rubbish, especially those that could be a fire risk, such as batteries, gas canisters and electrical items.

Residents are urged to help crews work faster and more efficiently to complete their rounds with simple steps:

• Sort and segregate materials without using carrier bags in recycling boxes.
• Rinse containers and, if safe, flatten or squash everything except glass and aerosols.
• Get boxes and bins out by 7am on collection day and leave out late so crews can reach as many homes as possible.
• Park carefully so waste trucks – and fire engines and ambulances – can get through.

Vital waste safety advice for residents includes:

• Take care when handling waste, including washing hands before and after putting out recycling and rubbish for collection.
• Put no tissues, cleaning cloths or plastic/latex gloves in recycling.
• If they have coronavirus symptoms or are in a household with someone showing symptoms, they should double bag tissues, gloves and disposable cleaning cloths, keep these bags separate from other waste for at least 72 hours in their home, and then add the bags to their rubbish.

A Somerset Waste Partnership spokesman said: “As we work hard to maintain and improve services in the face of this pandemic, our dedicated crews are doing a fantastic job while dozens of their colleagues are forced to self-isolate. And the crews are getting great support from residents – we all appreciate their patience and their efforts to ensure recycling is well presented and out on time.”