Category: Keeping Safe

Roadmap out of Lockdown – changes from today

As we progress along the government roadmap out of Lockdown, there will be a slight easing of restrictions from today:  Here is what is allowed today that wasn’t before: You can meet up outdoors in a group of up to 6 people – or more if it is only 2 households.  No household mixing indoors.… Continue reading Roadmap out of Lockdown – changes from today

Advice if you have a loved one in a care home

Do you have a friend or relative in a Leeds care home? New dedicated webpages are now available from the Care Quality Team with info about care home residents rights, visiting during the pandemic, how to raise a concern and links to places that offer help and support. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/care-quality-team/family-and-friends-of-care-home-residents

Protect yourself from online scams with a personalised action plan

There’s been a rise in online scams over the last year and research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – suggests 81% of Britons fear themselves, friends or family falling victim to cyber crime. In response to this, the UK’s cyber security agency has launched a free tool providing people… Continue reading Protect yourself from online scams with a personalised action plan

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 22nd March 2021

Dear all,   Today’s Monday Mind Workout is a spring word scramble   QUESTIONS ANSWERS 1. MSOSBOL 1. 2. RWAM 2. 3. RBISD 3. 4. OFDIADLF 4. 5. WGOR 5. 6. OWSEFRL 6. 7. LTEM 7. 8. NPTLA 8. 9. HCAHT 9. 10. IPNCIC 10.

Census day today

Today is census day.  If you haven’t already filled out your census form you should do it as soon as possible. The Census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years in England and Wales. It is a vital research that helps inform decisions about healthcare, education, public transport and others. Caring Together can… Continue reading Census day today

Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

Dear resident, We hope you’re keeping safe and well. This week we are bringing you an update on infection rates, vaccination progress, and information about three new testing sites in the city for anyone who can’t work from home. An update on Leeds’ infection rates The latest figures for infection rates in Leeds are currently at… Continue reading Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

Royal Mail scam warning for customers

ROYAL MAIL scams have targeted many unsuspecting victims in recent months. How to spot a fake email or text. It stated: “Check at the top. Fraudsters often use subjects or greetings that are impersonal and general, like ‘Attention Royal Mail Customer’. They may use a forged email address in the ‘from’ field like ‘delivery@royalmail.com’. “They… Continue reading Royal Mail scam warning for customers

Everyone over 50 now invited to book for Covid vaccine

This is the last of the 9 priority groups identified for the covid vaccine rollout and it means that all Caring Together members should have been offered at least one dose of a covid vaccine. You can book online at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or by ringing 119. If you are in any of the priority groups and you have… Continue reading Everyone over 50 now invited to book for Covid vaccine

Oxford Astra Zenica vaccine – NHS safety information

If you’re worried about the recent news about the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, the UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, MHRA, has said that they are confident the vaccine is safe. The Leeds NHS has issued an update to try and answer many concerns https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/coronavirus/vaccine/astrazenecasafety/ And you can see the MHRA statement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-response-to-irish-authorities-action-to-temporarily-suspend-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine

One Year On…..

Today (March 16th) is exactly one year since we reluctantly made the decision at Caring Together to stop all our groups and activities due to Covid-19 (shortly before the full national lockdown). At the time I think we all thought it would just be for just a few weeks. Well, here we are a year… Continue reading One Year On…..