For advice and info on Vaccines - with translations in 16 languages please go to the Gov website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-for-older-adults
​https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-what-to-expect-after-vaccination
New Guidelines from Gov Roadmap : https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus​

Free Food / Meals 

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We are no longer - as of the 3rd Sept - offering a FREE meal each Friday (delivered around 12.30pm) as we are restarting our face to face Over 60's free Friday lunch club​
*** We are massively grateful to have received a grant from The City of Oxford Charity,  Oxfordshire Community Foundation and one from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)  to have been able to continue this service during the entirety of the Pandemic ***
Ark T (Waste2taste) offer a free meal on Tuesdays and Thursday, and Flo's in the Park offer one on  Saturday (OX4 Foodcrew) : The Oxford Hub are organising distribution for these  through their networks to the people who need it most. If you know someone in need of a cooked meal please phone 07957105129  or use this online referral  - link: Document
Food services map - https://foodmap.goodfoodoxford.org/
  • A map of Oxfordshire food support services, including free and low cost schemes such as community fridges, larders and more.
If you are looking at setting up your own support network for you or someone you know you could check out: www.mealtrain.com/
​ Coronavirus information leaflet translations available in Somali, Arabic, Tetum and Swahili                      Healthwatch Oxfordshire and Oxford Community Action Group have been working together to make sure that new and emerging communities have access to trusted and clear information about coronavirus support available locally and nationally. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/coronavirus/

 Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) is a codeword,  
 Victims of domestic abuse will be able to use the codeword ANI (pronounced Annie) in participating pharmacies (including all Boots stores and participating independent pharmacies) to let staff know that they require an emergency police response or help contacting a helpline or specialist support service. 
 
Further information about the programme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ask-for-ani-domestic-abuse-codeword-scheme-pharmacy-materials

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Use this service if you have a medical condition which means you’re classed as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. www.gov.uk/coronavirus-shielding-support
Oxford City Council has launched an online Activities Hub with links to advice on exercise, mental health, learning and cultural activities, to help residents find supportive resources while social distancing measures are in place.
Here are the details: 
For opportunities to support businesses with online ordering and delivery services.
 
Oxford City Council have added a section to their website.
This provides a directory of providers that are open for business: 
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/businessesopenonline.
The Council contact centre is ready to help vulnerable residents get the help they need during the coronavirus crisis. To get help for yourself or someone you are concerned about either:
•Call the Contact Centre on 01865 249 811
•Complete our form: www.oxford.gov.uk/CommunityAssistance
Drug and alcohol support for young people
The Aquarius service offers support to those who use substances and also those who are affected by familial substance misuse. The manager for the drug and alcohol service for under-19s across Oxfordshire would like us to share this leaflet with you, to spread awareness of what they offer and how people can access their free-of-charge service.
 Local and wider sources of support
 
Oxford City Council’s dedicated webpages: www.oxford.gov.uk/coronavirus
 
Oxfordshire County Council: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-from-the-government/
 
Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership: www.oxfordshirelep.com/
 
Thames Valley Chamber Business Guidance: https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/covid-19-business-guidance/

Federation of Small Business: FSB
 
Experience Oxfordshire: www.experienceoxfordshire.org 
 
B4 Community Support: https://www.b4-business.com/press-releases/b4-community-support/

Enterprise Nation has collated key coronavirus resources, information and advice, following a Q&A session between experts and 630 SME business owners.
 
ICAEW Practical Business Guidance: https://www.icaew.com/insights/coronavirus/uk-practical-business-advice-covid-19
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