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Information from Harrow Council on Support and Actions re Covid-19

MyHarrow COVID 19 Update: Leader’s message; Saving lives; Supporting the vulnerable

Harrow Council sent this bulletin at 27-03-2020 06:32 PM GMT

27 March 2020

A message from Graham Henson, Leader of Harrow Council

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The Leader of Harrow Council wants to thank everyone on the frontline during these changed times – from the NHS workers and volunteers to those who keep our services going.

Cllr Graham Henson says our dedicated care workers deserve a special thank you as they continue to work round the clock to support those in need.

Meanwhile, a community hub phone line will soon be up and running to to allow Harrow’s most vulnerable to contact the council for support, he adds. Look out for details on the council website soon. Read Cllr Henson’s full statement

We’re all saving lives

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We must all play a part in supporting the NHS as it deals with the coronavirus crisis, says Simon Ovens, the Queen’s Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Harrow.

‘As Her Majesty The Queen said, following the rules of staying home and keeping your distance from people is for everyone’s good and will save lives,’ adds Mr Ovens. Read his letter to the residents of Harrow.

For the latest health news and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit the NHS website or GOV.UK.

Extra support for those in need

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Some 6,400 households in Harrow will benefit from a £150 discount to reduce their Council Tax.

The funding is given to everyone who gets Council Tax Support and is of working age. Find out more

See other funding measures available to the most in need in the community on the government website

Beware scams: Stay vigilant

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Scams should be the last thing people have to worry about right now. But please be aware of:

  • People offering miracle cures or vaccines.
  • Strangers offering home cleaning services or payment upfront to do shopping or collect medication.
  • Emails for a tax refund or similar.
  • Mobile phone apps claiming to give virus updates.Don’t share personal details. Find out more at the National Crime Agency or  Friends Against Scams

Service closures to stop the spread

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Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and sports courts in all our parks closed this week as we play our part in trying to stop the spread of the virus.

They followed the closures of Harrow Recycling Centre, Harrow Leisure Centre, Bannister Sports Centre and Hatch End Swimming Pool. We are trying to make sure essential services for vulnerable people remain accessible. See latest details about service disruptions.

Business: Self employed

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Measures to help the self-employed and businesses were announced this week by the government.

The Covid-19 Self-employment Income Support Scheme allows you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months. This may be extended. Read more

Retail, hospitality, leisure and childcare businesses also get a 12-month business rates holiday. Find out more

Volunteer to give a helping hand

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Would you like to help vulnerable people in the borough get the support they need during these uncertain times?

You can donate money or join Harrow volunteers. Find out more You can also sign up to goodsamapp.org/NHS to become NHS Volunteer Responder to:

  • deliver medicines from pharmacies.
  • drive patients to appointments.
  • bring them home from hospital.
  • make calls to check on people isolating at home.

Northwick Park: A hospital to be proud of

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Seeing our nearest hospital on the news at the forefront of the NHS effort to save lives may be unsettling.

Rest assured, Northwick Park Hospital is part of a group of hospitals chosen to care for coronavirus patients.

It has experienced doctors, nurses and staff capable of dealing with this type of infectious disease, as well as special facilities to keep everyone safe. Read more

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Volunteers Needed

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Harrow Council are looking for volunteers to help during the current pandemic – Are you able to help? If so read on.

 

 

Dear Community Volunteer,

As the current situation develops I am writing to you to find out if you would be prepared to assist the council during this time.

We recognise that some of you would be prepared to assist us. We may ask for your help in a number of ways which could include –

  • Delivering information letters from the Council in your street
  • Providing your neighbours with details of where to go for help
  • Volunteering to deliver essential items to the vulnerable
  • Manning control centres

We recognise that some of you may not be able to assist due to being identified as at risk yourselves and would stress that we would not expect or ask that you undertake any activity that could indeed put yourself at risk.

If you are able to assist us with any of the above or if you have any suggestions of your own as to how you can help (sensible and realistic only please!) please let us know by registering on the volunteer signup link below –

Please pass this email on to any other people or organisations who may be interested in helping out in this moment of need.

Volunteers signup – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CoronavirusHarrow

Please do not reply to this email if you would like to volunteer please use the link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CoronavirusHarrow

 Kind regards

Senior Officer  – Community Engagement, Harrow Council

MOT Guidance

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Vehicle owners will be granted a 6 month exemption from MOT testing, allowing them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or to shop for necessities.

All cars, vans and motorcycles which would usually require an MOT test will be exempted from needing a test from 30 March 2020.

Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition and garages will remain open for essential repair work.

If you can’t get an MOT that’s due, because you’re in self-isolation, the Department for Transport is working with insurers and the police to make sure people aren’t unfairly penalised for things out of their control.

Mot Guidance

Harrow Council Community Engagement Team Statement on Postponement of Events in Parks and Open Spaces

In line with government advice, the Community Engagement Team at Harrow Council has issued the following statement 22nd March 2020:

“Following the latest advice from government on Coronavirus, we have taken the decision to postpone all organised meetings, processions and events at our parks and public areas.

This includes festivals, parties, dog shows, religious gatherings, sports events etc.

The wellbeing of our residents is our highest priority, and I hope you will understand. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected]

We’ll keep everyone updated and look forward to resuming when the time is right. In the meantime please continue to follow the advice from Public Health England on social distancing, self-isolating and handwashing.“

Community Engagement Team

www.harrow.gov.uk       

Headstone Manor & Museum Temporarily Closed

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A message from Headstone Manor Museum.

Good Afternoon,

Please pass this onto your fellow members, trustees, friends and families.

Following recent Government advice, Headstone Manor & Museum will be closed to the public from close of play Wednesday 18th March until further notice. The Council will be reviewing the situation at the end of April. This decision has been made with the best interests of our customers and visitors in mind.

We are looking at exciting ways you can enjoy the museum and our activities online and will announce some plans very shortly!

Over the next few days we will be in contact with all of our customers who have booked the Great Barn for their special occasion. We’re a small team so please bear with us but be assured that we will contact everyone. Covid-19 will have significant financial implications for Headstone Manor & Museum and we are asking our Great Barn clients to consider postponing their event to a future date. If this option is unsuitable for any customers, we will offer a refund.

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we continue to work closely with our community.

 

 

Headstone Manor & Museum Closed due to Covid-19.

Statement from Headstone Manor & Museum:

Following recent Government advice, Headstone Manor & Museum will be closed to the public from close of play Wednesday 18th March until further notice.  This decision has been made with the best interests of our customers and visitors in mind.  We will be reviewing the situation at the end of April.

We are looking at exciting ways you can enjoy the museum and our activities online and will announce some plans very shortly!

Over the next few days we will be in contact with all of our customers who have booked the Great Barn for their special occasion.  We’re a small team so please bear with us but be assured that we will contact everyone.  Covid-19 will have significant financial implications for Headstone Manor & Museum and we are asking our Great Barn clients to consider postponing their event to a future date.  If this option is unsuitable for any customers, we will offer a refund.

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we continue to work closely with our community.

Stacey Anne Bagdi

Collections & Exhibitions Officer (Curator)

Kelly Accetta Crowe

Digitisation Project Officer

 Headstone Manor & Museum

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Telephone: 020 8863 6720  / 020 8736 6384

Email: [email protected]

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