Advice and Information

As part of the UK Governments roadmap out of the national restrictions, we can now inform you that from 1st April 2021 the clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) are no longer advised to shield.

We realise that COVID-19 and isolation can be lonely and stressful. Talking to others is an important part of making sure that we are looking after our health and wellbeing.

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is still underway in Newham. If you are in groups 1 to 4 and haven't had the vaccine, contact your GP.

All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. The plan is linked to all the urgent care services including 111, the out of hours GPs, the London Ambulance Service and all the emergency departments.

Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now underway in Newham at the ExCel centre. Other vaccination centres and hubs are also open.

Around 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus never show any symptoms but that does not mean they are not infectious. Now, you can test for coronavirus regularly if you live or work Newham.

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. Find out what you can and cannot do:

Information about services that are open during the festive period in Newham

What you can and cannot do in areas with a very rapidly rising level of infections, where tighter restrictions are in place from 20 December.

What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 3 of local restrictions guidance from Department of Health and Social care:

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