See also our own Headlines  page for latest information and our local services contacts page for local information and initiatives.  This page covers :-

• Government and National Advice and Guidance on Covid-19
• Council and more local information and support
• Our traditional listing of more general sources of help, support and advice, including contact details for West Bridgford Community Helpers and other volunteer organisations
  
• There is also a separate page on Scams and Misinformation here.

GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

Statistics

• Main Government website for Coronavirus data, inc daily figures.  https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
• Weekly UK Government National Flu and Covid-19 surveilance reports. For dedicated data hounds only, data pre-October 2020 can be found in these National COVID-19 surveillance historical reports, including Local figures
• World data and country by country comparisons - very flexible tool from Our World in Data.  Another commonly-used source is by Worldometer.
• Office of National Statistics pages on Covid-19.  Their surveys are randomised and so offer perhaps the most accurate picture of the situation, albeit with an inevitable time-lag.  Issued weekly.
  BBC page offering regular updates on statistics, including local search by post-code.
• Covid19 Daily Symptom reporting - This is a national survey to track symptoms (and lack of them) on a daily basis in as much of the UK population as possible - the app and more details can be found here - https://covid.joinzoe.com/

Vaccinations:

• This is the main link to the vaccine roll-out in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from the Nottm & Notts Clinical Commissioning Group, which includes the phone numbers and the links to the online booking systems for each of the main groups to be vaccinated.  The Gamston vaccination centre has reported that, "if you call the NHS number 119, you will be directed to Derby. This is because Nottinghamshire has its own booking system and number. You need to call 0115 883 4640. However please book online if you can, as the number gets very busy. "
• Public Health England pamphlet on Covid-19 and vaccinations.
• There is an increased risk of scams related to vaccine communications - for example bear in mind this alert from Notts police - https://www.nottinghamshirealert.co.uk/da/358355
• Covid-19 Boosters - Walk-ins now accepted at several sites - https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/nhs-urges-public-to-take-up-covid-19-booster-offer-as-certain-sites-start-accepting-walk-ins/

Health:

• N H S 111 Online guidance on Covid-19 - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.  It includes a form to use if you have to self-isolate, to submit to your employer and lots of relevant links.
• Guidance for those with asthma - https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/
• Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp - Central Government has launched its Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp, as announced on Twitter.  The free service is an automated ‘chatbot’ that will provide information on coronavirus prevention and symptoms, the latest number of cases in the UK, advice on staying at home, travel advice and myth busting.  It aims to further reduce the burden on NHS services, including 111, combat the spread of the virus and ensure people stay at home and save lives.
• Government's main page on their response, with lots of links to current advice and guidance - https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.  Scroll down a bit and click on the first option 'How to protect yourself and others' for guidance on Social Distancing, Self Isolation and Shielding and Protecting the Extremely Vulnerable.  As an example, here is the government's guidance on the regulations, which should show links to guidance on specific subjects, such as shielding etc., when appropriate.
  Separate guidelines for the 'Extremely Vulnerable', a subset of the above group who were sent a letter on the 22nd March - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19.  This link includes, quite a way down, a link to the system for registering as Extremely Vulnerable which, once done, opens up suitable support for people in this group.
• For those in the 'vulnerable' category, the councils are preparing a registration scheme to help deliver support where needed - details can be found on the County Council's new Community Support Hub - https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/coronavirus/nottinghamshire-coronavirus-community-support-hub.
• But also see the entry about West Bridgford Community Helpers , a street-based network of volunteers to support vulnerable and those self-isolating, on our Local Support Initiatives page.  A member of the West Bridgford Community Helpers has produced this list of many of the services available, specifically relating to Staying at Home during Covid-19 situation - some duplications with our normal listings below but many new ones, which I'll gradually try to add over time.

Restrictions and regulations

• Government guidance on which businesses must close and advice for those that can continue operation - updated regularly so far as we can tell :- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance#businesses-and-premises-that-must-remain-closed
• Government Guidance on Grants from Self Employment Income Support scheme - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme.
• Here is the goverment guidance on 'what you can and can't do' which, so far, is updated as the restrictions change - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#can-i-drive-to-a-national-park-or-other-green-space-to-walk.
• Government guidance on schools including exempt professions. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision.

COUNCILS AND MORE LOCAL INFORMATION

• Interactive 'dashboard' monitor of local covid-19 statistics See this link - interactive dashboard providing data on COVID-19 cases in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
• Rushcliffe Council meetings are restarting on a virtual basis with live streaming of the proceedings.   Meetings will be live streamed via Rushcliffe's YouTube channel for the public to listen and view, https://www.youtube.com/user/RushcliffeBC.  County Council meetings have not fared as well - see latest report from our County Councillor, Liz Plant, on our Political Representation page.
• Briefings from the Borough and County Councils are posted on our Headlines page.  Also briefings on the Clifton Bridge repair work.
• The Councillors' Community Support grant Scheme has been amended as a result of Covid19 and the massive challenge this has presented to the local community. This year’s allowance can be drawn down to help communities support the vulnerable and ensure people have what they need during these unprecedented times. Contact Sue and Richard Mallender, Lady Bay ward borough councillors, to discuss if you are a group or individual providing for others in need or you are in need yourself, and would like some funding (contact details via Political Representation page).
• County council's 'Community Support Hub' for local support, especially for people in the 'vulnerable' category and for volunteers, based on a short online questionnaire - https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/coronavirus/nottinghamshire-coronavirus-community-support-hub.  It includes a call-back service for 1-1 discussion on individual needs.  https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/environmentandwaste/emergencyplanning/coronavirus/coronavirus-councilservicesandsupport/.
• For information about local initiatives, including the 'Buddy scheme run by West Bridgford Community Helpers, see our Covid-19 Local Initiatives page. or, for their contact details, see our normal listings below.

Local Resources

• The Defibrilator at the Lady Bay pub is still available, the access code can be obtained from the ambulance service or from the pub on 07980920295.  Here is some advice from the Resuscitation Council relating to resuscitation techniques during Covid-19 - https://twitter.com/resuscounciluk/status/1241820906445561860?s=21
• Lady Bay Pharmacy temporary opening hours - MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10am - 12noon and 2pm - 4pm, SATURDAY 10am - 12noon, SUNDAY closed. 
  Post Office 10-3, Monday to Friday (remember they sell various hardware and other items).
• All Play Areas are open even under Lockdown 3 - please maintain Social Distancing at all times.

Waste & Recycling: - (also see our pages on reduce, reuse and recycle.)

• Refuse collections continue as normal in Ruschliffe, now including bulk waste collection by appointment see latest news at https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/aboutus/newsandpublications/latestnews/.
• Rugby Road Waste Disposal Centre is open - booking no longer needed after 1st November 2021.
  
• Bring Sites (bottle banks etc.) are still being operated by Rushcliffe Council but on a less frequent basis, on the assumption that people are conforming with government instructions to only go out for essential purposes.  They request that , where possible, people stockpile their recycling items at home until the crisis is over.  Clothes banks are not being emptied.  Please report any problems to the Rushcliffe Council contact centre by calling 01159819911.

Public Transport

• No. 11 is our main Nottingham City Transport bus to town - website - https://www.nctx.co.uk/.
• Nos. 22 & 23 bus takes us to Morrisons, West Bridgford, Wilford, Clifton, Ruddington - what a wonder it is! - http://www.ct4n.co.uk/.
• No. 7 is our other almost NCT local option, stopping on Davies Road by Abbey and Cyril Roads.  The 6 and the 10 are our fall-back options plus the 8 and 9.  But then there's also:-
• The no. 90 Nottingham-Newark does what it says on the tin and stops on Radcliffe Road - operated by Marshalls - https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/. 
  
• The Cotgrave and the Mainline serve West Bridgford but also stop (outbound) on Abbey and Radcliffe Road.  See Trent Barton website for latest situation - https://trentbarton.co.uk/.
• Tram - https://thetram.net/.

 

• Trains - see https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
• Airport - https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/