Coronavirus

Threlkeld Village Hall Coffee Shop is now open with a restricted service to reduce risks for customers and staff. Meanwhile we hope to be able to provide links for our neis to online information and local offers of help, requests for assistance and anything else.

If you would like to post anything on this page please email info@threlkeldvillagehall.org with the text. If you do not want your personal details - name, email address or phone number - displayed we are happy to forward any responses via info@threlkeldvillagehall.org. We have signed up to the Cumbria Community Resilience Group Eden Community Data Sharing and Information Sharing Protocol. We will only share your personal data with your explicit consent or where there is an immediate threat to an individual's welfare.

National And Council Guidance

NHS Test and Trace

As part of the government’s coordinated response to Coronavirus, NHS Test and Trace has developed the new NHS COVID-19 app.

It is now available for download to all residents of England and Wales. We strongly recommend that everyone over the age of 16 downloads and uses it.

Download the ‘NHS COVID-19’ app from the App Store or Google Play. There is more information at https://covid19.nhs.uk

Government guidance

For the latest up-to-date information follow this link to the official UK Government website

Cumbria County Council also has information, including schools and nursery closures

Eden District Council provides links to Support for Businesses, Benefits and Financial Support, Community Volunteering and how to avoid Coronavirus-related Fraud

Remember to keep checking back as information and advice can change rapidly.

CCC Emergency Support Line

Cumbria County Council have launched an emergency support line for people at high risk, who don't have support available for getting in food, medicines etc. For more details phone 08007831966 email COVID19support@cumbria.gov.uk or click https://cumbria.gov.uk/coronavirus/helpline.asp

Help with credit card, loans and overdrafts

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced temporary help for consumers with credit cards, loans and overdrafts. Click here for details.

Latest advice for visiting your GP

North Cumbria NHS have issued new advice for visits to the GP and ordering drugs.

Transport to hospital

If you need essential transport during the current health emergency contact Cumbria County Council on 0333 240 69 65 (option 5 - charged at local rates) or at integrated.transport@cumbria.gov.uk

Small business, retail, hospitality and leisure grants

Eden Distrct Council is being funded by central government to distribute £10k and £20k grants to businesses. Apply here

Fraud: Police warning

Police have warned that coronavirus-related frauds have increased.

Click here for details

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is still open and working, although only offering telephone appointments, for anyone affected by the current pandemic (loss of income, problems with bills or debt).
They offer advice on what support or benefits may be available to anyone as well as how to claim. Telephone the national phone line on 03444 111 444 or go to https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Volunteer for the NHS

You can volunteer for a variety of roles in the NHS here . These include collecting shopping and medication, transporting patients and / or equipment, and chatting to people who are isolated.

Volunteer for Cumbria

You can also volunteer or donate at the Support Cumbria website

Local Information

Volunteer help

Dr Susi Wood from The Rectory is arranging volunteer help. If you need any support she can be contacted by email at susi.wood@aol.co.uk or on 017687 79714.

Help offered

Robyn and Matthew, from The Riddings, are offering help with getting groceries, posting mail, collecting prescriptions or just a chat. Email info@threlkeldvillagehall.org to be put in touch with them.

The Clubhouse @ Keswick Golf Club

The Clubhouse at Keswick Golf Club is now selling food. Check out their Facebook page for stock, opening and delivery times.

Caterite click-and-collect

Caterite at Embleton, CA13 9YA, is now taking orders from personal customers for groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and frozen foods. You place your order, pay for it and then get given a slot to go along to collect it. Then you just back your car up to the loading bay and they put your shopping in the boot. £50 minimum order but why not share with a neighbour!

Go to http://www.caterite.co.uk to sign up.

Horse & Farrier take-away service

The Horse & Farrier are now serving take-away meals and delivering throughout Threlkeld

See menu here.

Waste collections

The council have issued instructions for tying up blue bags and extra precautions if residents have actual or suspected CORVID-19. Click here for details

Flusco reopened on 12 May on a restricted basis. See details here.

Post Office

The Post Office is still opening Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 3pm. This is subject to review.

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