Worlington Community – Lockdown and Community Support

Worlington Community – Lockdown and Community Support

In response to the lockdown requirements announced on Monday 4th January 2021 the following community support arrangements are now in place.

Stay Safe – Follow Government Guidance

As reported nationally the current variant of COVID-19 is more easily transmitted than previously so all our community are encouraged to stay as safe as possible by staying home as much as possible and following Government Instructions and Guidance.

Special Care for Vulnerable Residents

It is vital ALL those over 70 and those with vulnerable health conditions are extremely careful to avoid infection and its consequences. Staying safe is an immediate priority remembering a vaccine is now becoming available.

Community Support: Living on Your Own / Vulnerable Conditions

During the first lockdown many people in our community volunteered to act as contacts for residents living on their own or because they are vulnerable require self-isolation. If you would like a member of our community to keep in touch with you please notify Simon Good who will co-ordinate arrangements. goodsed@aol.com  01884 860340

Prescriptions from Witheridge

If you would like your prescription collecting from Witheridge collection day will be Fridays only. Campie Hurst-Bannister will provide this service.

  • Inform the dispensary by the end of the day on Tuesday of the relevant week.
  • Inform Campie before the end of the day on the Wednesday of the relevant week. cb@hurst-bannister.co.uk   01884 860332

Prescriptions from Chulmleigh

If you would like your prescription collecting from Chulmleigh collection day will be Fridays only. Simon Good will provide this service.

  • Inform the dispensary by the end of the day on Tuesday of the relevant week.
  • Inform Simon before the end of the day on the Wednesday of the relevant week. goodsed@aol.com  01884 860340

Fruit and Vegetable Deliveries

Diana will continue to collect weekly orders from Simmons on Tuesdays and deliver them for individual collection from the porch of East Worlington House.

  • It is important to order from Simmons by email only before the end of day on Sundays for delivery on Tuesdays. simmonsfruitsales@gmail.com
  • It is vital to inform Diana about your order by either copying her into the email to Simmons or sending a direct email to her. dianasturla@live.co.uk   Phone No. 07849 862094

Home Deliveries

Local providers of home deliveries are listed on our community website. https://ewph.uk/community/local-providers-of-home-deliveries/