During these exceptional times, we are doing everything we can to support Hackney’s voluntary and community sector and local communities. We will be sharing key information and guidance through our websites, social media and e-news.

If you need to get in touch please email: reception@hcvs.org.uk

Key links

• Government advice on coronavirus – general advice from the UK government is updated daily
• Government advice on coronavirus – for employers, employees and businesses
• NHS advice on coronavirus – overview
• NHS 111 online coronavirus service – If you think you have symptoms or have travelled to one of the high-risk areas, use this service to find out what to do next. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

Coronavirus – the symptoms and what you should do

The following information is provided so that you know about the symptoms of the virus and provides details of some common sense measures you can take.

The symptoms of coronavirus are:

• A cough
• A high temperature
• Shortness of breath

These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness, and are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu. The virus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. The good news is that viruses like Coronavirus cannot live outside the body for long.

Read more on the NHS website – click here.

Hackney CVS – working remotely to support you

We re-opened the building in a very limited way – a handful of staff and residents are being allowed back in but no visitors or meetings just yet.