Guidance for individuals and families
Health guidance
Help stop the spread of the virus and stay up to date with the latest official advice.
Breckland Council will continue to review the situation and are following alladvice from Public Health England.
If you have any health concerns,check the NHS website for up-to-date advice and guidance, and for regular updates on travel information, symptoms and precautionary measures. If you are concerned that you are unwell, the NHS advice line is 111.
Public Health England recommends that everyone should maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene - there areNHS guidelines on good hand hygiene.
Whether you are self-isolating for medical needs or socially distancing, being at home all day can be stressful. It is important that we stay physically and emotionally well during this time.View our guide of ten things you can do to promote your overall wellbeing.
Supporting the community
Breckland Council are working in partnership with Norfolk County Council and the voluntary sector to support communities and our most vulnerable residents, to keep safe and well during the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Want to volunteer?
Register online at Voluntary Norfolk
Are you part of a group offering local support?
If you are running an informal local coronavirus (COVID-19) volunteer group, pleaseget in touch with Voluntary Norfolk so we have the group's details for local residents.
Norfolk Assistance Scheme
NAS helps people in financial hardship who cannot pay their living costs. If you are eligible, they can provide emergency financial help, supply essential household goods and furniture, give support, guidance and advice.
The Norfolk Assistance Scheme can help you get the ongoing support you need.
Foodbanks
Foodbanks are grassroots, community organisations supporting people who cannot afford life's essentials.
If you need a foodbank voucher, call us on 01362 656870 or email communitysupport@breckland.gov.uk
Advice for parents - when to keep your child off school
If your child is showing even one of the main symptoms of coronavirus you should keep them at home. The main symptoms are:
- A high temperature.
- A new, continuous cough - this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours.
- A loss or change to sense of smell or taste - this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
The NHS have provided a symptom checker guide (PDF) [185KB] (opens new window) and a COVID-19 schools guide (PDF) [255KB] (opens new window) for parents, explaining what you should do in certain circumstances if a child is unwell, which may be COVID-19 connected.
Useful links
Last updated: 05/07/2022 09:32:01