Sources of advice
Information regarding COVID-19 should only be trusted when coming from official sources, such as:
- Latest UK Government Response
- National Health Service – Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
- World Health Organisation – Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for the public
Local information sources:
- Bristol City Council latest advice on their website
- North Bristol Corona Community Response Facebook page
Helping others
Volunteer
- You can sign up to a COVID-19 Volunteers Mailing List
- You can sign up to volunteer with Acorn Coronavirus Community Support
- You can register for Bristol City Council’s official COVID-19 volunteer scheme
- You can volunteer to deliver care boxes to those most in need in Bristol
- If you have IT skills, you could sign up to Reach Volunteering to help connect with charities that need your support
- You can join a COVID-19 response BS9 Facebook group
- Consider setting up a WhatsApp group for your road – it’s a great way of everyone keeping in touch. You can download an editable flyer here to get started
- You can download the NextDoor app to connect with others locally
Donate
Donations are urgently needed for the following national and local appeals:
- Coronavirus 2020 Response Fund
- National Emergencies Trust – Coronavirus Appeal
- Bristol North West Foodbank
- Acorn Coronavirus Community Support
Self-report your symptoms
The COVID Symptom Tracker App has been launched as part of a research programme designed by doctors at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals and scientists at King’s College London to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and identify at-risk cases sooner. Download the app and self-report your symptoms daily, even if you feel well.