Coronavirus: Weekly update from Camden Council For the latest information and support from Camden Council and its partners, including updates to services: • Visit camden.gov.uk/coronavirus – includes information in different languages • Check the rolling news pages at news.camden.gov.uk • Follow Twitter @CamdenCouncil, Facebook facebook.com/LBCamden and Instagram @WeMakeCamden • Speak to someone at the Council directly by calling 020 7974 4444 (option 9).
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Support is available to self-isolate If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, including a high temperature, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, however mild, please self-isolate immediately along with everyone you live with and get a free PCR test by calling 119 or visiting nhs.uk/coronavirus. If you need support to self-isolate or to apply for the £500 Test and Trace support payment, please call Camden Council on 020 7974 4444 (option 9)
Heading out? Get a rapid test to check you’re COVID-free If you’re going to a busy indoor or outdoor venue like a nightclub, a public event or a performance, please get a rapid lateral flow test (for people without symptoms) beforehand to check you’re COVID-free – even if you’ve had the vaccine. This will help to keep everyone safe, including the staff working at these venues. Find your closest test site, home test pick up and delivery options at camden.gov.uk/rapidtest or call 020 7974 4444 (option 9).
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Thank you to everyone continuing to follow the ‘hands, face, space, fresh air and testing’ advice in Camden. From business owners championing the importance of testing to residents continuing to wear a face covering, your efforts are keeping our community safe, so let’s keep it up.
The last few weeks have continued to bring new challenges for Camden’s communities, and like councils around London we are working with residents affected by the recent flash flooding. I want all Camden residents to know we are here for them, particularly in difficult times. That includes working to make sure everyone is able to get vaccinated. People have to told us that being able to get vaccinated close to home, speaking to someone before getting the vaccine who can answer questions, and getting vaccinated with family and friends is really important. That is why council staff are working with NHS staff and community colleagues to deliver vaccines to our residents in communities across Camden. Over the four weeks to 19 July we have together delivered over 33,000 vaccinations – we have increased first doses by 8% and second doses by 10%. We have helped run clinics on estates, in community centres, in markets and music venues and on our vaccine bus. We have reached out across the borough – from West Hampstead to Bloomsbury. Now over 148,000 Camden residents have so far had their first dose of the vaccine and over 110,000 have had their second. We will continue to do all we can to keep Camden residents safe. You can find more information and a vaccination centre near you at camden.gov.uk/getting-the-vaccine Councillor Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council
Access free employment support Support for young people Camden Council’s Your Future team bring employment support for 16 to 24 year olds together in one place, including job advice, apprenticeships, work experience, education and training opportunities. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/your-future or call 020 7974 8778. Free professional training courses Camden Council has partnered with Google to offer residents access to free, online professional training courses in data analytics, project management, user experience and IT support through the Google Certificate programme. Learn at your own pace with no previous qualifications or experience required. Whether you’ve lost your job during the pandemic or you want to develop some new skills to progress your career, apply now. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/googlecareer-certificates
It’s Love Parks Week and with over 70 parks and green spaces in Camden to explore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Head out to discover nature, exercise, take in the city views, or enjoy the perfect picnic. Camden’s parks are also great spaces to meet others safely in the fresh air. Find out more at camden.gov.uk/parks or share your park photos on Instagram and tag @WeMakeCamden
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Celebrate summer in Camden with free and low-cost events and activities for all ages and interests. Explore what’s on offer at lovecamden.org/ celebratingsummer