Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)

As you will all be aware, we are now facing unprecedented times in the NHS, social care and as a country with the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. We want to make sure that everyone is kept as up to date as possible with what is going on locally in health and care, including any temporary service changes. As a result, Together We’re Better will be releasing weekly updates, like this one, with the latest information from across the health and care system across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

East Staffordshire District Patient Engagement Group would like to let people know how they can help keep their GP surgery up and running and protect essential NHS staff.  They have published a poster with advice on how best to contact your GP surgery during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The online Wellbeing Hub www.salus.org.uk has over 100 videos and Factsheets which we know will be incredibly beneficial to people who need to support their own health from the comfort of their own homes or places of work. If elderly and young alike are having to work from home or self-isolate our Hub can help build resilience in mental and physical health.

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) recognise that this period may be one of increased financial pressure for some people. The Team is fully committed to ensuring that illegal money lenders (loan sharks) do not take advantage and profit from other people’s hardship.  

The Stop Loan Sharks helpline service (0300 555 2222) remains open and fully operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage not only victims but friends, family members and the wider community to come forward if they suspect someone is suffering at the hands of loan sharks.

Lichfield Re:Cycle would like to invite you to the 'Lichfield Active Health Forum', which is taking place on Saturday 4th April 2020 at Curborough Community Centre.

Between 12pm and 1pm you will get the chance to watch demo's and participate in activities that include:

• Walking football
• Bike ride (own bike)
• Short mat bowls
• Litter picking
• Dance Fit

Between 1:30pm and 3:00pm there will be a range of speakers and information on various topics.

The information below has been published by the NCVO and we thought it worth sharing with you.

In April 2020 key HR changes will come into force that all charities should understand. These include: