Month: May 2020 Issue No: 148 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6
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Hello Readers,
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t is an odd world that we find ourselves in now. All social distancing from each other, when our natural instinct is to come together, especially at times of extreme crisis.
I applaud you all each Thursday evening with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat!
This issue is different from all others, in that it is only online, and has less pages. But I am The Coronavirus has inflicted a including some information on world wide pandemic. There are the Coronavirus that I hope will be hardly any countries that have not helpful. been affected. The awful death toll keeps rising and my heart goes Best wishes, out to all the families and friends that have lost loved ones. As an ex- Karen nurse, I am extremely proud of the NHS and the staff that are caring for the ill and dying people. I would also include my thanks for all those people deemed as key workers.
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Books for Bedtime Or during the lockdown! Clean sheets, a mug of hot chocolate, a new book… Bliss.
The Foundling – Stacey Halls Bess leaves her newborn daughter at the Foundling Hospital. It’s 1754 and as a single woman living on the poverty line, she has no means of supporting a child. Six years later, Bess returns to claim her daughter, only to be told she’s already been claimed. So begins a tale of two mothers and the lengths they’ll go to for their child. Gripping historical fiction at its best.
Coming up for Air – Sarah Leipciger Three very different stories, three different eras, one common thread. First we meet a young woman, driven to end her life on the banks of the River Seine in 1899. Years later, Pieter, a toymaker by trade, is called on to create the prototype for a resuscitation doll. And then there’s Anouk, who wages a daily battle against cystic fibrosis in present day Toronto, while finding a sense of freedom in open-air swimming. Vividly real characters, beautiful writing and engaging plot lines make this a book you’ll want to share with anyone who’ll listen.
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The Wives – Tarryn Fisher Thursday loves her husband, Seth. But she’s pretty sure his other wives love him too. She’s agreed to be one of three, never meeting the others, but always aware of their presence in her husband’s life. Then one day Thursday has the opportunity to meet the third wife, and sees her bruises. Is Seth hiding more than she realised? An enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns, The Wives will keep you on your toes until the end. Body Positive Power – Megan Jayne Crabbe The strapline for this book is ‘How to stop dieting, make peace with your body and live’, which is exactly what it sets out to do. Megan recounts her own struggles with eating disorders and experiences with weight-loss clubs, while delving into diet culture and the Western world’s obsession with the ‘perfect body’. If you’re fed up of the endless dieting cycle and ready to try something different, this book could be just what you’re looking for.
The Water Dancer – TaNehisi Coates Hiram is born into slavery. He finds himself an agent of the underground. While the people he works with are focused on ending the institution of slavery, they have little interest in helping him to rescue the people he loves who are still trapped. They want him to move on, but as Hiram comes to realise, it’s crucial that he doesn’t forget the past. The Water Dancer isn’t an easy read, but it stays with you.
Can You Hear Me? – Jake Jones If you enjoyed Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt, then this memoir needs to be next on your reading list. Jones reveals some of the cases he’s dealt with in his career as a paramedic, interspersing the stories with his own life events, musings and challenges. Humorous and sobering in equal measures, Can You Hear Me? will give you a new-found appreciation for the people on the front line of medicine.
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Twice Cooked Cheese Souffles The beauty of these individual souff les is that you don’t have to worry about them collapsing before they get to the table. You can prepare and cook them in advance (see Tip), then simply turn then out and reheat when required.
Ready in: 1 hour | Makes 4 25g butter, plus extra for greasing
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 25g plain flour
½ tsp mustard powder 200ml milk
75g mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated 2 medium egg yolks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 medium egg whites 1 tsp olive oil
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Preheat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas mark 5. Use the extra butter to thoroughly grease four 200ml ramekin dishes. Line the base of each dish with a circle of baking paper. Mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and use to coat the inside of the dishes.
Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring, over a moderate heat for 2-3 minutes until the mixture forms a thick sauce. Stir in the Cheddar cheese.
Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes then beat in the egg yolks and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk the egg whites in clean grease-free bowl until stiff. Stir 1 tbsp of the whites into the mixture to loosen it slightly then gently fold in the rest of the whites. Divide the mixture between the ramekins. Place in a roasting tin, half fill with boiling water and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden.
Cool for 10 minutes then turn the souffles out onto a greased baking sheet and remove the lining paper (see Tip). Brush the tops with olive oil and return to the oven for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Serve garnished with fresh herbs and with a mixed salad, if liked.
After turning out the souffles onto the baking sheet they can be left to cool then covered and chilled for up to 12 hours. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until piping hot.
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Iced Mocha Traybake Coffee and chocolate are the perfect combination in this simple all-in-one tray bake recipe.
Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling and setting time | Makes 18 slices
225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
225g light muscovado sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp strong black coffee 4 medium eggs
225g self-raising flour 50g cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder FOR THE ICING
100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 25g unsalted butter 150g icing sugar
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Preheat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 30cm x 23cm tray bake tin and line the base with baking paper. Place the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, black coffee and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Sift over the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and gently level the surface. Bake for 35-40 minutes until risen and springy to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
To make the icing, place the chocolate, butter and 4tbsp water in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. When the chocolate has melted, remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Sift over the icing sugar and beat to make a smooth icing. Spread over the top of the cake in a thin even layer. Leave in a cool place until just set. Cut into slices to serve.
For a quicker icing, warm 4 tbsp chocolate and hazelnut spread and drizzle over the top of the cooled cake.
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container grown at this time of year, it is easier for them to get properly established if given a bit of time to produce new roots before it gets warmer. Water well and top the soil with a 5-7.5cm (2-3”) mulch to keep moisture in. Prune shrubs which have just finished flowering, as this encourages the plant to produce new shoots that will bear next year’s flowers.
There’s no escaping the garden this month…as if you’d want to! With two bank holidays, this is a great month for tackling jobs in the garden, so here are my suggestions for what you can be doing.
First, mow the lawn, and not too short if this is one of the first cuts this season. You can cut it again in a week or so. Drain the water from your water butt if it’s a little smelly and scrub it using a brush with fairly rigid bristles, then flush it out with water. Pot on vegetables sown in the last month or so that need planting out towards the end of the month when the frosts should be over.
Get kids to sow pumpkin seeds to make great low-cost Halloween lanterns later in the year. Place each seed in a 7.5cm (3”) pot of multi-purpose
compost and keep them moist in a tray on a sunny window sill.
If you’ve a greenhouse or suitable pop-up or rigid frame for growing tomatoes, make sure you get the plants into large pots or the greenhouse borders now. Insert a cane 5cm (2”) from the main stems and tie the young plants to it using a loose loop of twine. Tie in the plants further up the canes as they grow.
Empty water features full of brown, scummy water. Scrub the sides and base, clear the pump of debris and fill with fresh water. Consider potting up some summer bedding if you’ve space in a greenhouse or porch, but wait until frosts are over before planting out. Plant any new shrubs, trees or climbers as soon as possible – even though they should be
Remove faded flowers from spring flowering bulbs, this helps conserve energy so they perform well next year. Apply a good feed either to the roots or the foliage.
Vigorous climbers like clematis, roses, hops and vines should grow rapidly now, so tie them into their supports regularly with flexible ties. Clip box shrubs with shears regularly to keep them dense and prevent having to cut them back hard. The clippings can go on the compost heap.
Trees, shrubs and climbers planted last autumn or earlier this spring will not have properly established roots yet, so keep them well watered during dry or gusty weather. Unless you’re in colder areas of the country, remove all bubble wrap and other protection wrapped around pots and containers to protect plant roots from frosts. If there are frosts still to come, they are unlikely to be too harsh.
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hese are unprecidented times, as we fight the Coronavirus, an enemy that does not discriminate who it attacks. We are all at
This virus, which originated in Wuhan, China last year, has now passed its unpleasant covid 19 virtually to every country in the world. The scientists are all working to find an effective cure, but in the meantime it is up to us, the public, to hinder the progress of this disease, by avoiding all unnecessary contact with other people. Stay at home: what is there in those few words that is so difficult to understand?
This means staying at home, not going out, not meeting other family members or friends, and limiting shopping trips to only what is absolutely essential.
If you live with other people, that is your household and the Government advice is to only stay with your household. Do not travel to see your family, parents, grand parents and friends, especially if they live in another household. As hard as this may be, it is for their own benefit in the long run, to avoid being with them now. At the time of writing, we still have the ability to take some exercise outdoors for one hour. But there are some people who are misusing this privilege, and meeting in groups, and this may lead to all of us having to remain indoors all the time!! Please act responsibly, maintain social distancing. It does not mean that you can arrange to meet people out in the park etc. We are all responsible to avoid spreading this disease.
The sooner we all maintain this simple message, the sooner the Government might be able to relax the advice. But that is still some way away!
In the meantime, people are having to work from home where that is possible, children are being schooled at home, the older and vulnerable of our community are isolated at home. All very difficult situations. Look at the council website for advice, the BBC also has some education tips.
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Whilst at home, we should be washing our hands often, singing the choruses to ‘Happy Birthday’ twice! Avoid touching our face, eyes and mouth. We should be washing our hands as often as possible, after handling the shopping, any deliveries and before eating or preparing food. We should not be touching our face, mouth or eyes. Dispose of tissues if you cough, sneeze or blow your nose. Maintaining the advised social distancing of 2 metres when queueing or passing anyone in the street, is really practical.
We should only be going out shopping where absolutely necessary. To avoid meeting with people at the supermarket, place an order and delivery slot with one of the local supermarkets or local outlets, there are several businesses providing a service and delivery. See the business listing elswhere in the magazine. When your supplies are delivered, the package should be dropped at your doorstep and the driver will step away, whilst you collect the bags.
The only people who should be going out and travelling are the key workers. These are NHS staff, nurses, doctors, porters, laboratory technicians, ambulance personel, the police and fire brigade, and don’t forget the bus and train drivers as well as the postmen and delivery drivers. We should also remember the supermarket staff and those involved with the feeding of the nation. It has been uplifting to see our neighbours coming outside each week to clap in support of the NHS and all other key workers. For the last two weeks, we have stood on our doorsteps to applaud these people with our grateful thanks.
At the same time we should pause and remember the families that have unfortunately lost a loved member of their family. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to them. With us all keeping to the advice, I can only hope that we will stay safe and the country will come out of this nightmare soon. Stay safe and well.
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he coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life and health officials agree that to prevent its spread, social distancing has become essential. It really doesn’t mean the days ahead are doomed though; you just have to get a little creative. Here’s a few ideas:
Make a list. Schedule a plan of activities so you have the satisfaction of achievement at the end of the day and the week (but hopefully not the month!)
Pick up the phone. Social media, texting and messaging have overtaken phone calls as the first line of communication for many. But that was always balanced with talking face to face as well. Right now, a chat on the phone can really boost your morale, and that of your friends and your family. Even if you find all you are talking about is the crisis, as the phrase goes, “it’s good to talk”. Set up a virtual book club. Catch up on reading - you don’t need libraries as you can download some e-books or audiobooks. Include your friends and create a virtual book club and
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Be a culture vulture. Take a virtual museum tour. You could go to the Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum or even the Guggenheim in New York City. Many museums offer a similar experience on your smart phone. Google Arts & Culture has a collection of virtual walk-throughs for dozens of international museums, from Paris to New Delhi. Be a film critic. Catch up with recent Oscar winners and maybe share your thoughts with some social interaction on Facebook or Twitter. Choose an actor and watch all their films in chronological order to see if their acting has improved or actually got worse.
Learn a language. Probably something you think about doing every time you go on holiday. Learning a few phrases in another tongue will make you ready for next time. Keeps the mind active, too. Tax the brain. There are loads of puzzles online and apps available to test you, even if it’s just to test your vocabulary.
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Experiment in the kitchen. For foodies out there, make that recipe that’s been sitting in the drawer for years. Or read your cookbooks and find new recipes to tackle for when this is all over. Use up some of those more obscure tins and packets in the back of the cupboard - just watch those ‘Use By’ dates. Enjoy the great outdoors. Getting out will improve your general health. The fresh air will clear your mind and help you notice things about the world around you that you didn't see before. If you are really stuck at home, learn the names of plants and trees in your garden. Get organised. Not quite so appealing but you could always sort out your paperwork, your Will and your taxes - all the stuff you’ve been putting off for years. Clear out your wardrobe; if you’ve not worn it for a year or two, will you really wear it again?
Start birdwatching. Coronavirus doesn’t bother them. Dust off some binoculars if you’ve got some and find out what species nest near you, you may be surprised.
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Carry out property improvements: Clearly if you are on a compulsory self-isolation you can’t have anyone in the house. But you can still have stuff done outside – driveways, getting the gutters cleaned, garden maintenance and fencing. Obviously if you are just working from home, or spending less because you are not going out, you have hopefully freed a bit of budget for general property improvements. Treat yourself. Use up all those facial kits and beauty treatments you’ve promised to treat yourself to. Foot souffles, hot oil hair treatments; You’ll look even better than before isolation. You could try styling your hair differently. For the first time in a long time, you have time. Meditate. Now is the time to slow down and empty your mind. Time to relax, have a nap.
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CORONAVIRUS Advice on how to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19) Supplied by GOV.UK “The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature.” IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS THAT PERSIST LONGER THAN 7 DAYS, CONTACT NHS 111 ONLINE. IF YOU HAVE NO INTERNET ACCESS, YOU SHOULD CALL NHS 111. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY DIAL 999.
THE ADVICE FOR ANYONE IN ANY SETTING IS TO FOLLOW THESE MAIN GUIDELINES. The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature. If you have these symptoms, however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999. Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water, particularly after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Use hand sanitiser if that’s all you have access to.
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GUIDANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS INFECTION. SYMPTOMS The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of: • new continuous cough and/or • high temperature For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. MAIN MESSAGES • if you live alone and you have symptoms of coronavirus illness (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. (See ending isolation section below for more information) • if you live with others and you or one of them have symptoms of coronavirus, then all household members must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill • it is likely that people living within a household will infect each other or be infected already. Staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community
• for anyone in the household who starts displaying symptoms, they need to stay at home for 7 days from when the symptoms appeared, regardless of what day they are on in the original 14 day isolation period. (See ending isolation section below for more information • if you can, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period • if you cannot move vulnerable people out of your home, stay away from them as much as possible IF YOU HAVE CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS: • do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital • you do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home • testing for coronavirus is not needed if you’re staying at home
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MAKE A PLAN FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD OR FAMILY The best thing you can do now is plan for how you can adapt your daily routine, and that of others in your household, to be able to follow this advice. Some of the ways in which you could prepare include: • talk to your neighbours and family and exchange phone numbers of household contacts • consider and plan for those in your home who are considered vulnerable • create a contact list with phone numbers of neighbours, schools, employer, chemist, NHS 111 • set up online shopping accounts if possible WILL MY HOUSEHOLD BE TESTED IF WE THINK WE HAVE CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS? • Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you’re staying at home. WHY STAYING AT HOME IS VERY IMPORTANT It is very important that individuals with symptoms that may be due to coronavirus and their household members stay at home. Staying at home will help control the spread of the virus to friends, the wider community, and particularly the most vulnerable. Those with symptoms and living alone should remain at home for 7 days after the onset of their symptoms (see ending self-isolation below). This will reduce the risk of you infecting others.
If you live with others and you or one of them have symptoms that may be caused by coronavirus, then household members must stay at home and not leave your house for 14 days (see ending self-isolation below). If possible, you should not go out even to buy food or other essentials, other than exercise, and in that case at a safe distance from others. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in your house became ill. If not possible, then you should do what you can to limit your social contact when you leave the house to get supplies. It is likely that people living within a household will infect each other or may already be infected. Staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community. Staying at home may be difficult and frustrating, but there are things that you can do to help make it easier. These include: • plan ahead and think about what you will need in order to be able to stay at home for the full 7 or 14 days • talk to your employer, friends and family to ask for their help to access the things you will need to make your stay at home a success • think about and plan how you can get access to food and other supplies such as medications that you will need during this period • ask friends or family to drop off anything you need or order supplies online, but make sure
these are left outside your home for you to collect • make sure that you keep in touch with friends and family over the phone or through social media • think about things you can do during your time at home. People who have successfully completed a period of staying at home have kept themselves busy with activities such as cooking, reading, online learning and watching films • many people find it helpful to plan out the full 14 days, such as on a make-shift calendar. You may also find it helpful to plan in advance what you will do if, for example, someone in the household were to feel much worse, such as have difficulties breathing • when you are feeling better, remember that physical exercise can be good for your wellbeing. Look for online classes or courses that can help you take light exercise in your home WHILE YOU ARE STAYING AT HOME, MAKE SURE YOU DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS STAY AT HOME You and all household members should remain at home. Do not go to work, school, or public areas, and do not use public transport or taxis. If possible, you should not go out even to buy food or other essentials, other than exercise, and in that case at a safe distance from others. The 14-day period starts from the day the first person in your house became ill. If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking
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up medication, or walking a dog, you will need to ask friends or relatives. Alternatively, you can order medication by phone or online. You can also order your shopping online. Make sure you tell delivery drivers to leave items outside for collection if you order online. The delivery driver should not come into your home. If you are an employee and unable to work due to coronavirus, please refer to this guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions to find out about the support that is available to you. IF YOU ARE LIVING WITH CHILDREN Keep following this advice to the best of your ability, however, we are aware that not all these measures will be possible. What we have seen so far is that children with coronavirus appear to be less severely affected. It is nevertheless important to do your best to follow this guidance. IF YOU HAVE A VULNERABLE PERSON LIVING WITH YOU Minimise as much as possible the time any vulnerable family members spend in shared spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and sitting areas, and keep shared spaces well ventilated. Aim to keep 2 metres (3 steps) away from vulnerable people you live with and encourage them to sleep in a different bed where possible. If they can, they should use a separate bathroom from the rest of the household. Make sure they use separate towels from the other people in your house, both for drying themselves after bathing or showering and for hand-hygiene purposes. If you do share a toilet and bathroom with a vulnerable person, it is important that you clean them every time you use them (for example, wiping surfaces you have come into contact with). Another tip is to consider drawing up a rota for bathing, with the vulnerable person using the facilities first. If you share a kitchen with a 4 20
vulnerable person, avoid using it while they are present. If they can, they should take their meals back to their room to eat. If you have one, use a dishwasher to clean and dry the family’s used crockery and cutlery. If this is not possible, wash them using your usual washing up liquid and warm water and dry them thoroughly. If the vulnerable person is using their own utensils, remember to use a separate tea towel for drying these. We understand that it will be difficult for some people to separate themselves from others at home. You should do your very best to follow this guidance and everyone in your household should regularly wash their hands, avoid touching their face, and clean frequently touched surfaces. IF YOU ARE BREASTFEEDING WHILE INFECTED There is currently no evidence to suggest that the virus can be transmitted through breast milk. Infection can be spread to the baby in the same way as to anyone in close contact with you. The current evidence is that children with coronavirus get much less severe symptoms than adults. The benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of the virus through breast milk or by being in close contact; however, this will be an individual decision and can be discussed with your midwife, health visitor or GP by telephone. If you or a family member are feeding with formula or expressed milk, you should sterilise the equipment carefully before each use. You should not share bottles or a breast pump with someone else. You can find more information at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website. CLEANING AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE When cleaning you should use your usual household products, like detergents and bleach, as these will be very effective at getting rid of the virus on surfaces. Clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, handrails, remote controls and table tops. This is particularly
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LAUNDRY To minimise the possibility of dispersing virus through the air, do not shake dirty laundry. Wash items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All dirty laundry can be washed in the same load. If you do not have a washing machine, wait a further 72 hours after your 7-day (for individual isolation) or 14-day isolation period (for households) has ended when you can then take the laundry to a public launderette. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOURSELF GET BETTER Drink water to keep yourself hydrated; you should drink enough during the day so your urine (pee) is a pale clear colour. You can use over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol, to help with some of your symptoms. Use these according to the instructions on the packet or label and do not exceed the recommended dose. IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE Seek prompt medical attention if your illness or the illness in any household members is worsening. If it’s not an emergency, contact NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. If it is an emergency and you need to call an ambulance, dial 999 and inform the call handler or operator that you or your relative have coronavirus symptoms. All routine medical and dental appointments should usually be
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If you or a family member receive essential care in your home, then carers should continue to visit. Carers will be provided with facemasks and gloves to reduce the risk of you passing on the infection. IF YOU HAVE PETS IN THE HOUSEHOLD At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs and cats can be infected with coronavirus. LOOKING AFTER YOUR WELLBEING WHILE STAYING AT HOME We know that staying at home for a prolonged period can be difficult, frustrating and lonely for some people and that you or other household members may feel low. It can be particularly challenging if you don’t have much space or access to a garden. It’s important to remember to take care of your mind as well as your body and to get support if you need it. Stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media. There are also sources of support and information that can help, such as the Every Mind Matters website. Think about things you can do during your time at home. People who have not minded staying at home for a week have kept themselves busy with activities such as cooking, reading, online learning and watching films. If you feel well enough you can take part in light exercise within your home or garden. Many people find it helpful to remind themselves why what they are doing is so important. Hopefully, none of your family will suffer more than flu-like symptoms. But some people are badly affected by coronavirus, and particularly the elderly and those with certain medical conditions. By staying home, you are protecting the lives of others, as well as making sure the NHS does not get overwhelmed. ENDING SELF-ISOLATION AND HOUSEHOLD-ISOLATION If you have been symptomatic, then you may end your self-isolation after
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7 days. The 7-day period starts from the day when you first became ill If living with others, then all household members who remain well may end household-isolation after 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day illness began in the first person to become ill. Fourteen days is the incubation period for coronavirus; people who remain well after 14 days are unlikely to be infectious. After 7 days, if the first person to become ill feels better and no longer has a high temperature, they can return to their normal routine. If any other family members become unwell during the 14-day householdisolation period, they should follow the same advice - that is, after 7 days of their symptoms starting, if they feel better and no longer have a high temperature, they can also return to their normal routine. Should a household member develop coronavirus symptoms late in the 14-day household-isolation period (for example, on day 13 or day 14) the isolation period does not need to be extended, but the person with the new symptoms has to stay at home for 7 days. The 14-day household-isolation period will have greatly reduced the overall amount of infection the rest of the household could pass on, and it is not necessary to re-start 14 days of isolation for the whole household. This will have provided a high level of community protection. Further isolation of members of this household will provide very little additional community protection. At the end of the 14-day period, any family member who has not become unwell can leave household isolation. If any ill person in the household has not had any signs of improvement and have not already sought medical advice, they should contact NHS 111 online. If your home has no internet access, you should call NHS 111. The cough may persist for several weeks in some people, despite the coronavirus infection having cleared. A persistent cough alone does not mean someone must continue to self-isolate for more than 7 days.
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AT HOME WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN Being thrown into a world of “home schooling” is not a vision many of us could have imagined a couple of months ago, but we now have all the UK schools been shut and things don’t look to be changing any time soon. So how can we make an uncertain situation a little more certain for us and for our children?
DON’T PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON YOURSELF Not only are you now playing teacher, you are also a parent (so that respect your child gives to their teacher is thrown out of the window), you still have a home to look after (with children constantly in it now), you may still have a job to do (as well as battle everything else). It can all feel like an uphill struggle so the most important thing for you and your children is to have a house they feel safe in. Not only have our lives been turned upside down but theirs have too so if too much pressure is put on them to learn they are going to resent it. We are all adapting to this crisis so if you want a chill day have a chill day, do not feel guilty!
PLAN AHEAD Make a plan the night before of what you want to achieve the next day. Originally in our household, a timetable was put together of lovely lessons but by about 10:00am on the first day we had already gone way off. So I have found the best way to plan is by theming each day around a certain topic and this has helped inspire my cooking too. We have us solar system days (with jammy star sandwiches), teddy bear picnic days (with homemade biscuits and written out recipes), pirate days (with phonic treasure hunts) and Minecraft days (with Lego building, Minecraft activity sheets and a cheeky game on the
Switch). Having a theme allows you to incorporate many of the key lessons into one theme and has allowed me to stay focused whilst keeping the kids engaged at all times (without the dreaded “can we go on the Switch/TV now mum”).
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It is important to be able to escape the craziness at times and just make a little time for yourself. Whether that be a bath, a walk, a sit in the garden, or a read of a book, it is vital to keep that little bit of ‘you time’ whilst staying safe. It could also a great time to pick up a new hobby, learn something new or do the jobs that you never get time to do.
Since this crisis, it is fantastic to see that everyone is pulling together to help out one another. Online learning providers are gifting free access to their amazing learning tools, which are invaluable. There are number of online sources that are personally recommended, including: Twinkl - Teach your monster how to read; and Learning and exploring through play
KEEP FIT Heard the phrase ‘Healthy body = healthy mind’. This is key now for you and for your family. But with the majority of physical activities under lock and key where do you start? Luckily, there are numerous instructors that are helping keep the nation fit, with free videos, including:
PE with Joe Wicks, live every week day morning at 9:00am on YouTube
Dance with Darcy Bussell, visit DDMIX Facebook page.
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KEEP IN TOUCH Make time to virtually check in on friends and family and allow the kids to do the same. We may not be able to see the ones we love but there are some great means of keeping in touch with a group of people, including: Zoom House Party
APPRECIATE THE TIME Yes it is hard but this is not for ever. When do we get the time to be a family with no interferences and just strip things back and go back to basics. Get out the games, get out the puzzles and cosy up in front of a movie.
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aid kit is handy for days out, and will save you having to root around in your bag for a (grubby and scrunched up) plaster. The Mini First Aid Kit comes in a polka dot pouch. It’s small enough to pop in a handbag but contains a whopping fifty-one first aid essentials, from burn gel and tweezers to bandages and plasters. It’s £11.99 from www.minifirstaidshop.co.uk.
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Every year, more than two million children are rushed to A&E after getting hurt at home. While some childhood bumps and scrapes are inevitable, most serious accidents can be prevented.
At home It’s a good idea to do an audit of your home to see if there are any safety precautions you need to take. Most of these don’t cost a thing, such as checking smoke alarms work and moving dishwasher and laundry capsules to a high cupboard (these capsules are highly toxic and often brightly coloured so rather appealing to toddlers). Some safety measures could involve a small cost. Depending on the age of your child, you might want to buy brackets to secure freestanding cupboards to the wall. (My daughter pulled a bookcase on top of her when she was three.) Check
out The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ website, www.rospa.com, which has a wealth of information about preventing common household accidents.
In the garden Don’t forget your garden when you’re childproofing. If you have young children, you may need to keep garden tools locked away, cover or fence off any ponds, add a lock to your gate, and so on. Trampolines are a leading cause of accidents, so if you have one, do regularly check that the safety net is secure and that children know to fasten it before they bounce. Out and about One of our family mottos is “A scabbed knee is a sign of a good childhood”. Cycle helmets and knee/elbow protectors are a must for some activities, but some bumps and scrapes are just part of childhood. A travel-sized first
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First aid courses If the last time you did a first aid course was at school, it might be time for a refresher. The Red Cross hold short courses across the UK, including at evenings and weekends. A four hour course on first aid for babies and children costs from £45 and covers everything from choking to fevers. Find out more at www.redcrossfirstaidtraining. co.uk.
Can’t get to a course? Future Learn offers free online first aid courses. You won’t gain the practical handson experience that you’d get with an offline course, but should still gain useful skills. See www.futurelearn. com for details of upcoming courses. St. Andrews also runs online first aid courses. They cost £18, but can be taken whenever you want. They’re also CPD-certified and you’ll have access to the training materials for a full twelve months. Find out more at www.firstaid.org.uk/ online-courses.
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