Coronavirus / Health & Wellbeing Information

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION

1. Disley & Newtown Street Co-ordinator Scheme

The Street Co-ordinator Scheme (SCOS) offers non-emergency and non-medical assistance to the whole of Disley & Newtown during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Our fantastic team local volunteers are happy to help with picking up shopping, collecting prescriptions, phoning for a chat or offering advice.

If you are not sure who your local Street Co-ordinator is, please phone Disley Parish Council on 01663 762726 and leave a message or email: admin@disleyparishcouncil.org.uk  

2. Guidance for Disley & Newtown community response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Guide for volunteers helping neighbours

Video for volunteers on Safeguarding

Guide for residents who are self-isolating

3. NHS information

The latest NHS advice and information on Coronavirus (Covid 19) can be found at: NHS CORONAVIRUS

If you are worried about symptoms, please call go to the NHS 111 website at: NHS111

Mental health support – Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS Trust Helpline to support people’s mental health – 0300 303 3972. More information at: CWP Helpline

Dementia support – Northern Health and Social Care Trust has produced a guide to help carers and care staff to understand potential changes in the behaviour of people with dementia during the Covid-10 pandemic. The guide is available to download at NHSCT Dementia Care Guide

4. Schoolhouse Surgery/Middlewood Patnership information

The Schoolhouse Surgery has published information on the Middlewood Partnership website at: MIDDLEWOOD PARTNERSHIP

Repeat prescription can be obtained by requesting your items via email at: ecccg.schoolhouse.prescriptions@nhs.net

A message from Dr. Maurice to all Disley patients is a available at: Message to Disley patients.

A message from the Patient Participation Group (PPG) is available to download at:  PPG Message

5. Pharmacies opening hours

To the best of our knowledege, as of 7th April 2020, the following opening times are in operation at local pharmacies:

• Well Pharmacy, Market Street, Disley

10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pmMonday to Friday

• Boots Sett Valley Pharmacy, New Mills

Monday to Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.30pm

• Peak Pharmacy, High Lane

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12 noon and 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm

If in doubt, please check directly with your pharmacy.

6. Cheshire East Council information

Cheshire East Council have issued a booklet with information on staying safe, a few exercises, quizes and recipes. This is available to download at: Coronavirus Advice Booklet

The Cheshire East website also contains information at: Cheshire East Council

Waste collections – As of 25/03/2020 all waste collections – garden, food, recycling and residual are currently being collected. Place your bin out as usual on your collection day. You can also help by wiping down the handles and lids of your bins when you put them out and again when you bring them in.

Public Rights of Way – Advice for both users and landowners of Public Rights of Way during the Coronavirus is available at: Cheshire East Public Rights of Way

Business support – is available at: CEC Business Support

7. General information

• Covid 19 funds for individuals
• Age UK Cheshire East Scams Aware Bulletin
• Sight Loss Charity Sector Information sheet
• CESAP Funding for VCFSE Groups

Don’t forget to sign up for the Disley Parish Council eBulletin for regular Coronavirus news and updates specifically for Disley and Newtown at: eBulletin Sign-up Form

Stand Strong falls prevention classes – CLASSES HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED

Time to Talk dementia drop-in sessions – SESSIONS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED

Defibrillator units in Disley & Newtown

Disley Parish Council has produced a free leaflet listing all the activities, sports, clubs and societies that are available in Disley and Newtown with contact details for more information.  It is amazing to see how much is going on in the village and there really is something for everyone.

The leaflet also contains local medical services such as dentists, doctors and physiotherapists etc.

If you are local club, association or healthcare provider and you are not included, please let us know and we will try and include you in the next edition.  You can contact us at admin@disleyparishcouncil.org.uk

The DISLEY ACTIVITES FOR MIND AND BODY is available to download HERE, but hardcopies are available from:

• Disley Council Offices, Disley Community Centre
• Disley Library
• The Schoolhouse Surgery
• Fountain Square Physiotherapy

Local health services, organisations and club and societies are listed in the Disley Directory HERE.

POYNTON AREA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GUIDE TO LOCAL INTEREST, HOBBY AND ACTIVITY GROUPS

A booklet has been prepared by the Poynton Area Community Partnership (PACP) to increase awareness and to inform residents about the many social and voluntary groups in the local area.

The booklet is available to view and download HERE  and hardcopy versions are available at Disley Library and Disley Parish Council Office.

If you are a Disley or Newtown organisation who would like to be included in the next edition of the Guide, please email your details to: clerk@disleyparishcouncil.org.uk