[BAS Newsletter] Bromley and Volunteering

[Adrian Fowle]

Several of our members have either been worrying about access to 
services, or wondering how they might help

This may help. If the main part of this email appears as an attachment, 
you can read it online at 
https://bromley-gov.uk/3YM6-140H7-432VK9R7B5/cr.aspx

Keep safe!

-- 

Adrian Fowle
Chairman, Bromley Art Society.

www.bromleyartsociety.org.uk and www.bromleyartsoc.org.uk


Covid -19 volunteer registration update

	

		
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Volunteering to help those facing self-isolation in the fight against 
Covid-19

UPDATE: We have been informed a few residents have been experiencing 
problems in accessing the Volunteer Registration form. We have now 
updated the link and you should be able to access the *form* 
<https://bromley-gov.uk/3YM6-140H7-2VK9R7-OQXBO-1/c.aspx>. Please also 
see below.

Enquiries from residents to help those most in need if it proves 
necessary over the course of coming months in response to COVID-19 are 
being welcomed.

The news follows various national discussions and news that the council 
is paying heightened attention to the evolving situation, with a 
specialist group having been formed within the council to co-ordinate 
information and guidance from the government and the NHS.


Councillor Diane Smith, Executive Councillor for Adult Services and 
Public Health said, “Nobody can still be unaware of the very serious 
threat posed by this virus.  As the scale of the threat has become 
clearer by the day, the increasing willingness of kind hearted people to 
offer themselves to help those worst affected in whatever way they can 
has been truly inspiring.”


“In addition to looking after your own families and friends which 
clearly goes without saying, the very best thing that every able person 
should be doing at this critical time, is to be more proactive in 
looking out for your neighbours, particularly those identified as being 
vulnerable, to ensure they remain OK. They may very well need your 
thoughtful assistance over coming weeks, whilst always of course paying 
attention to the latest government advice concerning close contact.


This approach sits right at the very heart of the borough’s ‘Friends’ 
and loneliness strategies of which we are all so proud and will make 
their lives a little easier during the difficult days which lie ahead.”


Councillor Smith continued, “Also please keep a very wary eye out for 
them to ensure those with less noble intentions are thwarted from any 
dishonest activity or scams they might come up with.  I would absolutely 
implore everybody who possibly can, to involve themselves in a massive 
effort to get Bromley and our people through these worrying times in the 
best shape we possibly can.”


If we get this right and all work together for the greater good, we can 
and will emerge from this crisis as an even stronger, more cohesive and 
better borough to live in than when we entered it, and that ambition 
really ought to now be driving us all”.


The council is adopting the lead coordinating role amongst all 
interested parties seeking to do their bit to help. Residents who want 
to volunteer to help with practical tasks locally to their area are 
being encouraged to register to volunteer 
<https://bromley-gov.uk/3YM6-140H7-2VK9R7-OQXBO-1/c.aspx> so that 
contact can be made should their help be called upon.


Please be aware that during these times a small number of people with 
alternative ideas may seek to take advantage of the situation.  At these 
times please remain mindful of the following advice:

  * Seek assistance from trusted neighbours and friends wherever
    possible, or reputable local charities and churches if this isn’t
    possible.
  * Only give cash to someone you know well and trust.
  * Do not give your bank card and pin number out to anybody.
  * Plan in advance as online shopping deliveries currently take over 7
    days to arrive.
  * Consider alternative delivery services to the supermarket, such as
    the local milk man (who can deliver groceries as well as milk) or
    businesses delivering food locally such as “veg box” type deliveries.

If you or someone you know is being targeted by a scammer purporting to 
be aiding with home assistance, or any other scam then call the Rapid 
Response Team on 07903 852090.  In appropriate cases, officers from the 
Trading Standards Rogue Trading team will attend and investigate.

This Rapid Response Service is for Bromley residents only; if you live 
outside the borough, please contact your local Trading Standards 
Department through your local council.

The council is actively signposting residents to the latest advice 
through its website and twitter account to ensure that everyone remains 
alerted to further updates as they appear.  This includes encouraging 
visitors to the Civic Centre to use the website where they can make 
contact with the council rather than attending in person as they might 
normally. Links to the latest national advice can be found on the 
council’s website at *bromley.gov.uk/COVID-19* 
<https://bromley-gov.uk/3YM6-140H7-2VK9R7-OQX8A-1/c.aspx>.

Residents are also being reminded that if they are unfortunate and 
become unwell, then they should follow the *government’s advice * 
<https://bromley-gov.uk/3YM6-140H7-2VK9R7-OQX8B-1/c.aspx>as it will 
provide the most up-to-date advice or, for those without internet 
access, call NHS111.

For the latest information about COVID-19, visit bromley.gov.uk/covid-19 
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