England is currently in 'Plan B' so far as Covid restrictions are concerned and you can find out more at the link
This page aims to provide you with a summary of sources of information, guidance and support. Also please be aware that regular updates will be made on the Great Notley Parish Council Facebook page.
The Vaccine
The Government is advising that as well as the first two doses of Covid vaccine, everyone over the age of 18 should receive a booser dose provided it is 3 months since the last dose of the vaccine. Essex County Council has provided a Vaccine Boosters Q&A Leaflet with more information about the booster vaccine
To book your vaccine or to find local walk in centres please either dial 119 or look on the NHS website. Due to the amount of demand it is advisable to make a booking. If you are housebound you should please contact your GP for advice on how you may receive your vaccine.
If you are struggling to get to your vaccine appointment, the Essex Wellbeing Service can organise a taxi to get you there.
This will be free of charge as long as you can show a booking reference or a screenshot confirming your appointment.
Call the Essex Wellbeing Service on 0300 303 9988 or email provide.essexwellbeing@
Local support
Great Notley GP Surgery - The Square, Notley Green, Great Notley CM77 7US
phone: 01376 341411
You may also be able to obtain assistance for anxiety, bereavement or loneliness from the social prescriber at the surgery - ask for Hazell Throssell
Pharmacy services available at the Tesco Store
The Church in Great Notley hub: 01376 567971 or 07956 441711
Practical support such as collecting shopping and prescriptions is on offer from a team of volunteers.
Essex Welfare Service: 0300 303 9988 https://essexwelfareservice.org/
A service to help vulnerable people who are at home and not able to access support from friends or family
Community 360: 01376 550507 https://www.community360.org.uk/
This group signposts to a number of support services
Essex Coronavirus Action: https://www.facebook.com/essexcoronavirusaction/
British Red Cross Support – 0808 1963651 - As well as practical support they offer a befriending service and a hardship fund
Other support Agencies
- Carers First 0300 303 1555 or email hello@carersfirst.org.uk
- Domestic Abuse: 03303337444 or www.essexcompass.org.uk
- Mental Health Support: www.mind.org.uk
- Alzheimer’s Society – 0333 150 34356 alzheimers.org.uk
- Mencap (for learning difficulties) - www.mencap.org.uk
Agencies that can refer you to other sources of support
- Healthwatch Essex 0300 5001895 or info@healthwatchessex.org.uk (can help people understand and navigate health, social care and wellbeing services in Essex)
- Community Agents 0800 977 5858 or enquiries@caessex.org.uk (help in finding independent living solutions)
- Connect Well Essex – www.connectwellessex.org.uk – a self referral tool containing over 400 local activities and services.
In addition the local Voluntary services agency has produced a useful leaflet with lots of sources of support
other useful telephone contacts
NHS: 111 or 111.nhs.uk
School Closures: 0800 0468687
HMRC: 0800 0159559
Universal Credit: 0800 3285644
You can also view the detailed Health and Wellbeing plan compiled by Great Notley Parish Council.