Advice and Information

Routine dental care has changed because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult and challenging to access services. Here is some information on how you can access dental care during the pandemic.

What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 1 of local restrictions:

If you need emergency contraception, call a GP surgery, a pharmacy or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible. Only go in person if asked to.

Dentists provide regular check ups on your teeth and gums, preventative hygiene and treatment. Dental practices can take private and NHS patients, and most practices take a mixture of both.

We invite you to apply to our Community Grant scheme for health and social care projects in Newham.

If you lose the ability to make certain decisions for yourself, a lasting power of attorney (LPA) lets people you trust quickly, easily and legally step in.

This is a simple guide to making a face covering. A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably.

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

The Council for Disabled Children have outlined a list of links to support children and young people with special educational needs, together with their parents and carers, to give information about Coronavirus and we have included local links.

The Government has given the green light for dental practices to reopen in England from 8 June 2020. For a dental practice to treat you, they will need fully compliant PPE, to exercise social distancing and apply appropriate cross-infection control.

There are many local and national organisations where you can find support for your mental health needs and especially during Coronavirus.

Although death is a natural part of life, the death of someone close to you can be a difficult, confusing and a life-changing experience.