Warwickshire is looking for any spare community equipment that you may have had from hospital or your GP. Nationally there appears to be shortage of this equipment – so we just want to ensure we have enough to go to those people who need it.

It could be anything from walking frames through to crutches. The complete list of equipment we are looking for includes:

·       Wheeled trollies

·       Wheeled or mobile tables

·       Perching stools

·       Crutches

·       Walking Frames (with or without wheels)

What to do

If you have had any of the above then we are asking that you or a friend or family member bring them to one of the local drop off points below.

Health and Social Care staff

If you are a key worker who visits people in their own homes – then please check to see if they have any unused equipment that they no longer need.

Where to take equipment

The unused equipment can be dropped off at any Fire and Rescue Service station in Warwickshire.
Location Drop-off days and opening times

• These drop off points will be out-doors
• A friendly Fire fighter will show you where to place the items
• You will not have to book any appointments
• Please clean the equipment with an antibacterial cleaning product prior to drop off
• Please remember to maintain a safe distance from the member of the Fire and Rescue Service when dropping off equipment.

Large or multiple items for drop off

If you have multiple, or large items of equipment you wish to be returned e.g. hoists, beds or mattresses, you can arrange a date to have these collected from your home. Please contact Millbrook Healthcare on 0333 321 8986.
As always we ask you to remember the

Stay Safe – handling equipment

Friends and Family

Wash or sanitise hands after handling equipment.

Key Worker

Usual PPE guidance for home visits as well as hand washing protocol after handling equipment.

Unfortunately there have been two local incidents reported overnight (2/3 Feb 2021). Please take care and report anything suspicious to the police on telephone number 101.

Puppy poisoned on Burton Dassett Hills

Please see this statement from a local dog owner:

“Evening all, just thought I’d let you know that after walking the dogs on the hills this morning the puppy is now in the vets after eating something toxic. She’s poorly but hopefully will be ok, they’re keeping her in overnight until she is back to her normal self. They think she may have eaten cannabis. Anyway just letting you know so you can be vigilant with your dogs if you’re walking up there – clearly doesn’t agree with animals!”

Attempted break-in at Avon Dassett

There was an attempted break-in at a property in Avon Dassett. Although unsuccessful, it is a reminder that there have been a number of thefts in the village recently, so please do be vigilant.

We have been asked to remind residents that there is a COVID19 testing centre at Stratford on Avon that provides testing to people who do not have symptoms. The aim is to protect those most at risk using rapid testing to speed up the process. This centre is in addition to the one located at Pound Lane, Leamington Spa. Here are details about the testing centre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-on-Avon District Rear of The Other Place Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, 22 Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BH Pay and display car parking is available in Church Street Car Park, Church Street, Stratford CV37 6HB. There is a walkway to the test centre at the rear of the car park. If you park on the street, please ensure that you park safely and are respectful of local residents. Do not park on double yellow lines or in such a way to obstruct emergency vehicles. You may also wish to walk or cycle to the site. We would advise against public transport if possible, in case you later test positive. A small amount of Blue Badge parking is available on site. To book please visit: Stratford-upon-Avon COVID Community Testing Events | Eventbrite For more information please visit: Coronavirus – Community testing – Warwickshire County Council This facility is for those without COVID-19 symptoms. *If you have COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature or a new continuous cough or a change to their sense of taste or smell) you must self-isolate and book a test via NHS Test and Trace or by calling 119.* In order to understand the way COVID-19 is transmitted in communities and reduce its spread, Warwickshire is undertaking a local programme of community testing. This is part of the wider Government strategy to tackle the virus. Avon Dassett Parish Council Covid Support Group

You may be aware that The Yew Tree will be doing takeaways again every Friday from this Friday, 29th January between 5pm and 9pm.  A menu should have been delivered to you but also see here: https://theyewtreepub.co.uk/takeaway The takeaways are on a collection basis only but, if you are an Avon Dassett resident and shielding, self-isolating or uncomfortable with visiting the pub to collect your order, the Parish Council Covid Support Group will arrange for one of its volunteers to collect on your behalf and deliver your meal to your door. If you wish to arrange this, please follow the steps below:- Please order directly with The Yew Tree, but let the pub know that someone else will be collecting the order on your behalf. Please leave a telephone number if they are not there to take your call.  Payment will need to be made in advance and the pub will call you (probably on Friday) to take payment. Once you have placed the order, please contact the PC Covid helpline on 07860-702749 (by text, phone, or WhatsApp) or by email to covid19@avondassettparishcouncil.com to let them have your details, details of the order and collection time from the Yew Tree. They will then arrange for a volunteer to collect the order and deliver it to you.    Should anything change, for instance the collection time, please advise the PC Covid Helpline as soon as possible. If for any reason, you are unable to make payment in advance by phone, please contact the Helpline to discuss and they will do their best to sort out an alternative arrangement. The Yew Tree is also doing a special Valentine’s Day box menu – if you would like details, please call them on 01295-690844.

Please see the February issue of the Compton Chronicle:

• CC FEBRUARY 2021 FINAL

Paper copies will be delivered when it is safe to do so.

Read the latest newsletter with sources of help and advice for carers:

• C4C Newsletter January 2021

Please see the poster above and attached below:

• 2601 COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud Guide V3

The NHS will:

• Never ask for payment – the vaccine is free
• Never ask for your bank details
• Never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
• Never ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport

If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious
about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk.

Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free
of charge.

If you believe you have been the victim of fraud or identity theft, you should
report this directly to Action Fraud either online; actionfraud.police.uk or via
phone 0300 123 2040.

If you have any information relating to vaccine fraud you can stay 100%
anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers COVID Fraud Hotline online;
covidfraudhotline.org or phone 0800 587 5030.

The good news is that the vaccine is now on its way. More information below. But just a reminder NOT to phone your local surgery about this. Invitations will initially be made via telephone and text message. Invitations will be sent gradually according to both the supply of vaccine from the NHS, and according to the priority groups set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation.

Please leave the phone lines of local surgeries clear so they can deal with all the other urgent health needs of the community.