Somerset Coronavirus Support Helpline  (0300 790 6275) 
 
The helpline makes it easier for people to access any local authority help they may need, including emotional support, in the current crisis.  

It links together the district and county council contact centres and operates seven days a week, 8am to 6pm, making it the one number you need to remember for Coronavirusrelated enquiries. The district and county councils usual phone numbers for nonCoronavirus related issues will be running as normal alongside this new number.

  The new number won’t cover medical advice, for which people will need to continue to use the 111 NHS online service and only ring 111 if they cannot get help online.  

Anyone who can’t find help within their own local networks and volunteers, can use the new number to get help and advice around:  

·     Personal care and support including food and delivery of prescriptions

·      Support for the homeless

·      Emotional support if you’re feeling worried or anxious

·      Transport to medical appointments

·      Waste collection and disposal

·      Financial support  

The Importance of Hygiene

Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.

How to wash your hands properly

Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water.

Watch this short NHS film for guidance:

·         https://youtu.be/bQCP7waTRWU

Teach young children how to wash their hands with the NHS handwashing song:

·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg