Testing
Apply for a test here: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/test-type
Businesses
Northamptonshire Chamber Covid-19 Helpline for businesses: 01604 490414.
Businesses in need of help and guidance can also contact the Government's Business Support Helpline for free advice on 0300456 3565, or visit this page.
For advice on how to practice and implement social distancing in the workplace, visit this page. Sector specific guidance about this is available here.
Pre-Existing Conditions
Advice for people with asthma
Advice for people with cancer
Advice for people with cystic fibrosis
Advice for people with diabetes
Diabetes UK - The British Diabetic Association
Advice for people with heart or circulatory disease
Advice for people with lung conditions
Mental Health Helplines
Mind - the mental health charity
Charity Helplines
Turn2us (practical information and support for people facing financial crisis) - 0808 802 2000. The charity's website (turn2us.org.uk) includes:
- Benefits Calculator so that people can work out what they are eligible for (coronavirus updated)
- Grants Search – containing over 1,700 charitable grants (searchable by profession, health condition, location and age)
- Information on benefits and grants (including additional rights due to coronavirus)
Domestic Abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline- 0808 2000 247 (run by Refuge) and online www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk.
Citizen's Advice
You can find frequently updated advice on a range of issues related to the coronavirus crisis at citizensadvice.org.uk/coronavirus (compensation, legal queries etc). Citizen's Advice also continue to offer advice over the telephone on 03444 111 444, or you can chat with an advisor on their website.
Government Hotlines
HMRC: 0800 015 9559
Universal Credit: 0800 328 5644
NHS: 111 - only call this number if you cannot get help online at 111.nhs.uk. Do not visit your GP or attend hospital if you believe you have coronavirus. Do not call 999 unless your situation is a medical emergency.
Local GP Surgeries (Patient Assistance):
Saxon Spires Surgery have a coronavirus information page for patients here.