Kent and Medway Acute Primary Care Ophthalmology Service

For people who have new eye or vision symptoms, a community based acute eye service provides you with care during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Acute Primary Care Ophthalmology Service provides patients with emergency eye care with treatment closer to home without the need to attend the hospital eye service.

You can phone them directly or speak to your GP or to NHS 111 who can refer you if you have a concern.

This is a free NHS service available to patients registered with a Kent or Medway GP.

Please contact the providers below:

Osborne Harle - Tonbridge www.osborneharle.com

Kent Eye Care - Aylesford www.kenteyecare.co.uk

Eye2Eye - Maidstone www.eye2eyeopticians.net

Headcorn Opticians www.headcornopticians.co.uk

Tenterden Opticians www.tenterdenopticians.co.uk

NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group

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Thank You from Foodbank Co-ordinator Gill Gay and Swale Foodbank

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing, generous response I received this morning on behalf of the Foodbank.

So many people turned up and filled my car nearly to the roof, even with my back seats down!

Thank you so much.

You have helped feed and nurture struggling vulnerable people. It warmed my heart to see such generosity. You truly loved and cared for your neighbour.

I have been asked if I can collect food again, and I will, in about 4 weeks. I will let you know the date.

Thank you again.

God bless you all
Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator ♥️
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

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Coronavirus Outbreak FAQs: What You Can and Can't Do

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as they can, for as many people as they can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect the NHS.

New “Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do” guidance sets out key FAQs to inform the public and help you prepare for these changes at >> https://bit.ly/2T1VO5k

In addition they have have published “Staying safe outside your home” for guidance on what the new rules will mean at >> https://bit.ly/3cspgZI

All changes will come into effect in England tomorrow, Wednesday 13th May.

Until then the government say we should follow existing guidance on social distancing at >> https://bit.ly/3dHKQd9

Upchurch Matters

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Southern Water Priority Services Register

Looking after our customers who need a little extra help 

Hello

At Southern Water, we’re here to help during these difficult times.

Do you know about our Priority Services Register? It allows us to make sure we’re looking after those who need a little extra help - something that’s more important now than ever. For example, our register lets us know who to prioritise if our water or wastewater services fail.

You can register if you have:

Physical or mental health challenges

A medical conditions requiring a constant supply of water

Difficulty communicating

Reached pensionable age

A child under the age of five

Another reason you need a little help

How to register.

You can register yourself - or apply on behalf of others in your family. We’re particularly keen to register customers who are currently shielding.

Registration is straight forward. Simply complete the online form here: Register for the PSR today!

Kind Regards

Donna Howden
Head of Customer Service

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UK Government COVID-19 Recovery Strategy

The Government has published its roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis.

The document describes the progress the UK has made to date in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, and sets out the plans for moving to the next phase of its response to the virus.

The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap to easing existing measures in a safe and measured way, subject to successfully controlling the virus and being able to monitor and react to its spread.

The roadmap will be kept constantly under review as the epidemic, and the world’s understanding of it, develops.

“OUR PLAN TO REBUILD: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy” is available to download and read in PDF format at the link >> https://bit.ly/3dEMsEt

Upchurch Matters

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URGENT Coronavirus COVID-19 Update from Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

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