We are supporting our customers and continuing to deliver our services during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst many of you may find the news reports of the outbreak worrying, please be reassured that we are working very hard to ensure our infection control measures, designed to safeguard your health and well-being, are effective and proportionate.
Latest News
On 13 July 2021, the First Minister provided an update on the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland. She confirmed that the local Covid Protection Level will move to Level 0 across Scotland on Monday 19 July.
- Mask wearing will remain mandatory
- Hospitality venues will have to close at midnight, regardless of local licensing rules.
- Physical distancing rules will remain in place in public places. Indoors the distance will be one metre. Outdoors, groups must maintain a one metre distance from other groups.
More information about what Level 0 means can be found here. The Scottish Government remains hopeful that restrictions can be eased further on 9 August but this is reliant on the numbers.
The key advice remains as follows:
- Get vaccinated
- Get tested regularly – you can get free home tests here
- Follow the public health guidance:
- Stick to FACTS
- Meet outdoors when possible
- Ventilate rooms well when meeting indoors
- Follow the rules appropriate to your local Covid Protection Level.
Information on the roll-out of the vaccination programme can be found here.
Hanover will continue implement the Government Rules and will work with you to ensure that everyone’s safety is maintained and Covid-19 infections do not occur within our developments. We will continue delivering our key services with your services depending on what type of housing you live in.
Please call 0800 111 4646 during office hours if you have questions. Out of hours or in an emergency, please pull your cord or call Telecare on 0345 604 4686.
The most up to date Scottish Government advice is here.
Residents’ Bulletin April 2021
Residents’ Bulletin March 2021
Residents’ Bulletin January 2021
Residents’ Bulletin December 2020
Residents’ Bulletin November 2020
Residents’ Bulletin October 2020
Residents’ Bulletin September 2020
We have also produced bulletins for our Care at Home residents – Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3 and Issue 4.
Advice
In order to support our customers and continue to deliver our services, we are following Government and NHS advice and we would encourage you to do the same. Please also follow the advice of our staff.
A key piece of advice we urge everyone to follow is to undertake regular and thorough hand washing. This is the most practical way you can safeguard against infection.
- The Government has told all of us to stay at home as much as possible.
- Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
- Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
Following these rules is especially important if you are over 70.
Additionally, you must limit visits to your home and your development to those which are essential. Our offices and communal lounges remain closed. Please call us on 0800 111 4646 if you have any queries.
Hanover’s senior management team are closely monitoring this situation and have been in touch with our staff around the country. We will endeavour to maintain ‘business as usual’, however we may need to amend services and access to communal areas should matters escalate. Unfortunately, we cannot predict how or when circumstances may change however when they do, we will update you.
Hanover Services
Offices – our offices have closed until further notice.
Telephones –You can still contact us by calling 0800 111 46 46, but please be aware we may be experiencing a high volume of calls. In the event of an emergency, please activate your pull cord or call 0345 604 4686 to contact Telecare.
Guest rooms – our guest rooms are no longer for hire for the foreseeable future.
Communal lounges – our lounges are now closed in order to reduce the risk of sharing infections. We would also suggest not congregating in other areas and maintaining social distancing at all times.
Laundries – we have put up notices with information on stricter infection control measures.
Communal toilets – toilets are no longer being serviced on a regular basis. If using these facilities please leave them as clean as possible, we will replenish supplies when we are able.
Repairs – Please call 0800 389 0477
Resources
We understand that there is a lot of anxiety around current events and that people are struggling with loneliness. There are a number of resources available which offer advice and support.
Age Scotland is available for advice or just a chat: 0800 12 44 222
For anyone who is vulnerable and worried about getting shopping or prescriptions, help is available. Please call 0800 111 4000 for local advice.
Mental health advice and support can be found online:
From the NHS: Staying at home tips
Scottish Government advice: Clear your Head
Scottish Government latest update: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus
Health advice: www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Age Scotland Guide to coronavirus: Covid-19 Guide
Advice for travel: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
Benefits advice: https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Financial advice: https://coronavirusadvice.scot/
Easy read guidance: https://www.nhsinform.scot/media/3019/19-20-coronavirus-latest-advice-easy-read-final-18-mar-2020.pdf
People with symptoms suggestive of Coronavirus – a fever or a new cough – should stay at home and self-isolate for seven days. If symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days you should phone NHS24 (111).
Common symptoms of Coronavirus include:
- high temperature or fever and/or
- new continuous cough
- loss of taste or smell
A free helpline has been set up for people who do not have symptoms but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816
