COVID19 - Keep calm and Carry on

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Alison Paterson

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Mar 16, 2020, 9:30:35 AM3/16/20
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It’s business as usual here at the Community Centre and common sense is key in a situation like this to help stop germs like corona virus (COVID19) spreading. Understandably people are concerned and we totally understand if you prefer or choose to not attend activities over the coming weeks and months.

 

Although there is no real specific advice for Community Centres we will be adhering to the advice given by Government, Public Health England,World Health Organisation (WHO) and NCVO and we will keep up to date with the ongoing situation. There is no need for most staff or volunteers to avoid the workplace. However we will be observing social distancing.

 

Our team will ensure that soap and hand sanitiser (if available), paper towels are available and hand driers are working efficiently. We have chosen to avoid the use of hand towels for the time being and there are notices about hand washing, particularly in toilets and kitchen areas. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to eight hours and the advice is to frequently clean key areas including keyboards and door handles. 

 

Advice to hirers are that they are expected to act responsibly and take notice of Government and Public Health England advice which includes who is and isn’t allowed to be in public spaces.

 

How to 'self isolate' if you think you might have coronavirus

If you think you may have the virus,  you should try to isolate or quarantine yourself.

This means you should:

Stay at home

Avoid work, school and other public areas

Avoid public transport and taxis

Get friends and family to deliver food, medicines etc rather than going to the shops

Discourage visitors 

 

Regarding cancellation of any bookings and activities in the event of the hall having to close we will keep in touch and make contact if necessary.

 

As previously mentioned the community centre and activities will carry on as normal but please use your common sense.  If you are in the at risk groups we are here to help, we can help with shopping, prescriptions etc if you have no family or friends to help, food banks may supply soap if you need it, this is just as good as handwashing if you do it correctly using soap and hot water.  If anyone needs extra help please get in touch and we will do what we can with the resources we have.



Best wishes

Mrs Alison Paterson
Centre Manager,Blackhall Community Centre (The Old Miners Welfare Hall) Hesleden Road,  Blackhall, Hartlepool  TS27 4LG

Tel 0191 5867396 or Mobile 07962 071966
alison.black...@gmail.com   www.blackhallcommunitycentre.co.uk


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