Updates about critical frontline services such as fire and rescue, waste collections, highways and children’s social care:
https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-from-the-government/
For information and updates about other services, please go to: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/?h=1&all=1
Cancer treatment at OUH continues to be provided during the COVID-19 pandemic in line with national advice issued to trusts by NHS England and NHS Improvement(NHSE&I) on 30 March.
Within the Oxford hospitals, multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) of clinicians for all cancer tumour groups have used this guidance in their work.
Cancer surgery within OUH continues to be carried out primarily within the Oncology & Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital, a regional centre of excellence, but also at the John Radcliffe Hospital and at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre for specific tumours.
independent hospital capacity at the Manor Hospital is being utilised and OUH is working closely with other providers within the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance to ensure that cancer patients can have their surgery in as timely a way as possible where there is spare capacity to carry this out.
Domestic abuse advice is being shared by OCC and its partners in recognition that COVID-19 related movement restrictions will be having a direct impact on many individuals and families. Existing abuse can escalate because of stress, anxiety and other challenges, whilst widespread health concerns and job losses may mean some people experience or use domestic abuse for the first time.
How and where to get help and support:
0800 731 0055 (Mon-Fri 10am-7pm). Email das@a2dominion.co.uk
0808 2000 247.
The mobile post office is continuing to call at Dorchester. It is outside the Co-op from 1 pm to 3 pm on Wednesdays. One at a time in the van please!
Thanks to Raj for continuing to provide this service.
The Dorchester on Thames Corona Volunteer Group was set up in the early days of the emergency when it became apparent that this awful virus was going to be a real challenge for us all. It has been set up with the support of the Abbey and the Parish Council, with the sole purpose of offering help to local residents who need it whether they are ill, self-isolating or just plain need help. We have assembled a wonderful group of around 70 volunteer helpers who are now collecting prescriptions, walking dogs, sorting bins and getting shopping for people throughout our community.
Our helpers are an enthusiastic bunch and would love even more work so please don’t hesitate to ask us to help. Our main contact point is Anne Morrow-Andrew, who is available by e-mail or phone in the afternoons, to make sure those in need are helped in whatever way they need it.
Email: anne.morrowandrew@gmail.com
Phone: 01865 340007 anytime but preferably between 2 and 4pm
In particular we would encourage residents who have been asked to self isolate or are in an at-risk group to take advantage of the shopping service we offer.
The Coop have been just brilliant in working with us but the shop is a bit tight and social-distancing is a real challenge there and neither the Coop’s team, nor we, want to see our friends and neighbours put at risk by feeling they need to do the shopping themselves. We can do that for you, please, please, please just ask us.
Thank you to all our helpers. And to everyone else, take care of yourselves at this difficult time.
On Behalf of the DoT Corona Volunteer Group
Sue Booys, Rector
Mike Corran, Parish Council Emergency Coordinator Dorchester on Thames