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Many thanks to all of those who are helping friends and neighbours at this time. But it is important to make sure that we also protect everyone too. These are useful posters from the council.
We are producing a regular email with lots of local information. If you would like to receive it, then please pm the page or email kettinscc@gmail.com to be added.
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**Delivery Service Announcement Updated**

Up to date NHS advice on medical support

COVID-19 Community Assessment Hubs open across Tayside

Covid-19 Community Assessment Hubs are now up and running in Tayside providing patients with a straightforward route to clinical advice and support for those with ongoing COVID-19 symptoms.

The assessment hubs in Kings Cross in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary are already operational, with hubs in Angus expected to launch in the coming days. The hubs will provide patients with a dedicated route to clinical advice and support, as well as freeing up GP practices to treat and care for all non-other health conditions.

The new pathway for patients is:

• Patients should phone NHS24 on 111 if their symptoms worsen or do not improve after seven days.

• Callers to the 111 helpline will be assessed and, if necessary, transferred to a local community hub staffed by clinicians from across Tayside to ensure patients get the best possible advice at the right time.

• Depending on their assessment, patients may be given advice to help them continue self-isolating at home or be given an appointment to attend a local assessment centre for further treatment.

• These patients who are asked to attend the assessment hub will drive into a covered area to be examined and assessed in their car by a clinician. The clinician will be wearing a mask, apron and gloves (personal protective equipment or PPE) as a precaution.

Following assessment, patients will be given the most appropriate advice and, if required, treatment.

Dr Jane Bruce, Associate Medical Director for Primary Care Services with NHS Tayside said, “It is important that people follow the guidance and only attend the centres if they have been given an appointment through NHS24. These are not walk in centres and no patient testing is taking place. Contacting NHS24 will ensure you get the quickest access to the safest care.

“These assessment centres will play a vital role by taking pressure off our very busy GPs to allow them to focus on everyday problems in their surgeries that are not COVID-19 related.

“Patients should be reassured that we are working closely with our colleagues in secondary care to ensure that everyone gets the care and treatment they need.

“I am extremely proud of the team work In Tayside that has allowed these assessment centres to be set up in just nine days. I would like to thank all the staff involved in making this happen so quickly and efficiently.”

Additional Information:

• NHS Inform’s coronavirus webpage is still the fastest way for people to get the latest health advice and information. There is also a free NHS 24 helpline for people without symptoms looking for general information on coronavirus.

• For patients who do not have any coronavirus symptoms, they should continue to telephone their GP when open and not call NHS 24.

• In the out-of-hours period, when displaying symptoms other than coronavirus, you should only call 111 if you need urgent assessment and cannot wait until your GP is open.

• Kings Cross will continue to operate as the out-of-hours medical hub for Dundee with separate tents set up for patients with non-COVID-19 related issues to be dealt with. Clinicians in masks, gloves and gowns will examine and treat out of hours patients in their cars as a precaution.

• A question and answer document is available on NHS Tayside’s website with more information about the assessment centres and how they will operate. ... See more

Update from EastofScotland Farmers CountryStore

⚠️ COVID-19 - UPDATE 23/03/2020⚠️

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WE WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR BUSINESS, BUT PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION BELOW

• FROM TUESDAY 24th MARCH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OUR STORE WILL NO LONGER BE OPEN TO BROWSE AND SELF SELECT ITEMS.

•WE WILL BE OPERATING A TELEPHONE ORDER & COLLECTION SERVICE ONLY.

☎️ 01828 627264 ☎️

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY CARD OR PLACED ON CREDIT ACCOUNTS. NO ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES.

•WE WILL REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE COLLECTING THE GOODS. PLEASE CALL US WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN THE CAR PARK, POP OPEN THE BOOT AND THEN REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL OUR STAFF HAVE LOADED THE VEHICLE.

WE HAVE PUT THESE MEASURES IN PLACE FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF BOTH STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.

PLEASE BE PATIENT AND RESPECTFUL TO OUR STAFF. WE ARE WORKING RELENTLESSLY TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND AND CONTINUE OUR SERVICE LEVELS

WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING 😃👍🏻

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Information on how to contact the local support group. This info should be delivered to homes today or tomorrow and it is on the local noticeboards.
Keep Safe.

We have doors and windows now. And some block work completed. Thank you to our local contractors for such good progress.
The Kettins Village Fete which usually takes place at the beginning of June will be held at a later date. It is proposed that there is a shared celebration for the opening of the Kettins Community Hub ( new hall). Still on target for mid September. @jbgow Perth and Kinross LEADER Programme ... See more

Communities are being asked to support each other and those in most need in their locality (for us Keillor, Kettins, Markethill and Campmuir). Folks are working to put that support in place. The Community Council, Guild and Hall Committee are working together to provide a single response and point of contact.
Flyers will be coming out to everyone in the next few days to let you know what support we can offer and who to contact if you need something.
Shopping, collecting prescriptions or information on where to get specific help that may be needed.
There is a good group of volunteers and more signing up every day with different skills and knowledge. It is truly amazing the range of skills that we have within our community and the generosity of local business people. But we could have more! If you are self isolating, then you can still volunteer as there are co-ordination roles and information sharing to do as well as being 'out and about'.

If you need something, please PM this page or contact kettinscc@gmail.com
Please do not sit at home worrying or be short of any essential goods. Or do you know someone who needs help, then let them know there is a local contact. Just get in touch. Phone numbers are on the flyers and to follow.
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For info.

From today, pharmacies right across Scotland may be operating on these limited opening hours.