Getting prepared. Do not go to the shops if you are in one of the groups that must stay at home. Check out the latest government advice to determine if you should not leave home. IFH has a useful summary as it is quite complicated. Before you go out shopping, it pays to make a […]
I’ve been asked what to do if you run out of soap? Well don’t panic – as long as you have something that will act in a soapy way, you are fine! So hunt around for: Old shampoos Shower gels Washing up liquid All these will do the job. The washing up liquid is least […]
It is becoming more and more common for wonderful volunteers or family to go shopping for those who are more vulnerable, or for local shops to deliver foods to those who should not go out. If you can’t easily pay by electronic means, then you may still be using cash. But you may be worried […]
In these times, we are all worried about actually being able to buy food, but ironically at the time of writing, much food is going to waste. Difficulties with on-line shopping can mean that you can’t edit orders easily; I was 49,000th in a queue yesterday. Many orders don’t arrive with all you have requested, […]
Social distancing at home Government advice is for us to stay at home to protect ourselves and others. by keeping to ourselves we can help stop the spread of this disease. Health care professionals and essential home care workers are trained to ensure that they protect you. Some family members may need to perform these […]
In this series of blogs I am providing practical tips on how to follow Government advice and reduce risks. To protect ourselves, we need to keep remembering about the routes of transmission – either direct transmission from droplets or via hand contact sites to our eyes, nose and mouth. If there are others in the […]
Government guidance on staying at home, social distancing and shielding very vulnerable people is being updated daily, so even if you have read it once, check again to stay safe. Furthermore, there are now more requirements for us all to simply stay at home. These blogs are written to help you follow the advice by […]
In this series of blogs I’m providing practical tips on how to follow Government advice and to answer frequently asked questions. At the time of writing, new measures have been imposed to control the spread of COVID-19. No doubt more detail will follow. Now we are having to stay at home together, I have been asked […]
Always check the latest Government Guidance Government guidance on staying at home and social distancing is being updated daily, so even if you have read it once, check again to stay safe. A further document has been released now for shielding very vulnerable people. My blogs are written to help you follow the advice by […]
Over the last weeks, I have been listening to concerns, studying research papers and of course taking note of Government advice about what to do in this current crisis. Here is some practical tips which I have put together following numerous phone-ins on the radio. I have tried to come up with simple suggestions and […]
