3 Things to Remember to Stay Safe from NHS Vaccine Scams

 

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

1. The NHS will never ask you for payment, or for your payment details.

2. Nobody from the NHS will ever turn up at your door unexpectedly to give you a vaccine.

3. You’ll never be asked to send copies or originals of any ID documents in advance of your vaccination appointment. For example, passport, driving licence, bank statements or National Insurance Number.

Ignore Emails, calls and messages that seem suspicious, and report them.

If you think you might have given away sensitive information or lost money to a scam, report it online to: ActionFraud@police.uk 

Kent Community Messaging

Temporary Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on Holywell Lane, Upchurch from Thursday 25th February 2021, with estimated completion by 10th March 2021.

The road will be closed between the junctions with The Street and Oast Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Breach Lane, The Street, Halstow Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting works are undertaken by BT.

For information regarding this closure, please contact BT on: 0800 800150, who will be able to assist with the scope of the works.

Kent County Council 24hr Contact Centre:

03000 418181 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

03000 419191 (5:00pm - 9:00am)

For details of roadworks see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Temporary Road Closure - The Street, Upchurch

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on The Street, Upchurch from Monday 22nd February 2021 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed in the general vicinity of number 8, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Oak Lane, A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main connection works are undertaken by Southern Water.

For information regarding this closure, please contact Southern Water on: 0330 303 0368, who will be able to assist with the scope of the works.

Kent County Council 24hr Contact Centre:

03000 418181 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

03000 419191 (5:00pm - 9:00am)

For details of roadworks see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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

Well done Upchurch 👏🏼

The snow, the cold and the slippery conditions, didn't stop you from supporting those who are struggling - you are amazing!

You even answered our appeal for strong bags - the Foodbank were very happy with both the food and the bags you donated.

They have been a bit low on stock since the bad weather and were pleasantly surprised you still came out to support them.

The weather certainly didn't stop Upchurch!

Keep safe and God willing, we will back in the lay-by opposite the Church in Horsham Lane on Wednesday the 10th of March.

God bless you for your kindness and loving hearts ❤️ 

Gill and Ron

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Involving Medway and Swale Small Grant Applications Open

Medway and Swale Community apply for a small grant now!

The Involving Medway small grants pot is now open for applications - and this time the invitation is extended to communities in Swale as well.

Community organisations and volunteers have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to connect communities and keep people safe and well. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to community groups and individuals for initiatives which help beat social isolation and encourage people in Medway and Swale to participate in community activities. This year we are particularly interested in ideas which manage to connect isolated people virtually.

Involving Medway is funded by NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group aiming to support healthier communities in Medway and to make sure local people have more of a say in health and care. Since 2017 more than 70 organisations have received grants for running choirs, holding woodwork classes, taking local people on special outings and setting up community gardens. Activities have benefited over 4,000 local people.

Obtain an application form here

For more information please contact Kent Community Foundation bruce@kentcf.org.uk or phone 01303 815151.

Applications will be open until Friday 5th March 2021.

NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for People Aged 70 and Over

People who are aged 70 and over who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccination, and would like to, can contact the NHS to arrange their appointment.

For all the latest on booking a COVID-19 vaccine visit the NHS website.

➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/how-you-will-be-contacted

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