Time to be good neighbours
With everyone social distancing and being home for the majority of the day, it is time to think of others and be thoughtful, good neighbours. “While you may be keeping yourself busy with a bit of gardening or DIY, joining in the latest online workout, or playing a high-spirited game with the children, it is […]
Taking extra care of shielding residents
To date, Ealing Council has spoken to nearly 6,000 residents who are on the NHS shielding list for COVID-19. New calls are taking place all the time as the contact list is updated by government, however, there is a group of around 800 people who they have not been able to reach, despite trying multiple […]
Is your child unwell? How to check other symptoms
With all the health advice currently focusing on COVID-19 symptoms and treatment, it is easy to forget there are other symptoms to be aware of that may indicate your child is unwell and you should seek medical advice. While it is extremely important to follow government advice to stay at home and follow social distancing […]
Fly-tipping – there is no excuse
There is no excuse for fly-tipping in Ealing at any time. But it is more important than ever to dispose of waste responsibly and not fly-tip rubbish during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the borough’s reuse and recycling sites remain closed. Ealing Council is also aware of a small number of irresponsible individuals dumping used gloves, […]
Proud to Care – local people needed for care jobs
A new, London-wide recruitment drive for jobs in the care sector, called Proud to Care London, started this week. And Ealing Council is proud to be part of it. This new jobs website for the care sector has been set up to link people up with crucial roles to help the capital tackle the effects […]
A Lifeline for local people with learning disabilities
Ealing Mencap has been supporting local people with learning disabilities for half a century. And during the COVID19 lockdown their work has never been more important. They have now launched a new telephone and email service, called Lifeline, for those people in our community who need some extra help. The Lifeline service isn’t just for […]
Ealing Together volunteering restarts
Ealing residents are once again invited to volunteer for the Ealing Together team. Around 500 people have already stepped up to help in the local COVID19 effort. Volunteer recruitment was paused a couple of weeks ago as Ealing Together looked to match the volunteering opportunities available with the people who had stepped forwards. When the […]
Residents thanked for staying home
Residents have been thanked for staying at home and also for social distancing while outside over the Easter bank holiday weekend as the borough continued to respond to the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Council leader Julian Bell said: “We’ve seen warm and spring-like weather over the last few days, which has made it […]
Free energy advice still available on the phone
Are you worried about a family member who has an existing respiratory illness during the coronavirus emergency? You may be self-isolating, and perhaps you are an older resident, or have serious mobility issues or visual impairments? If so, get in touch with Healthy Homes Ealing today for some free energy advice. Home visits by the service’s ‘green […]
Behind the scenes at the Ealing Together community hub
The Ealing Together community hub recently sent out its 1,000th food parcel to local vulnerable and shielding residents. Watch the video above as Councillor Peter Mason takes us behind the scenes at the Greenford Depot where the community hub is based to see the food parcels being sent out. If you have received a letter […]
Illegal hand-sanitiser haul seized
A haul of illegal hand-sanitiser products has been seized by Ealing Council. In response to enforcement intelligence received from another local authority, officers from the council’s trading standards team carried out an inspection of a wholesaler in Southall and found more than 750 hand-sanitiser products which did not comply with the law. The items seized […]
Protecting rough sleepers during Covid-19 emergency
Ealing Council is working with its voluntary sector partners to help protect the borough’s rough sleepers by offering them somewhere safe to live during the coronavirus emergency. The council has now placed more than 70 people into hotels and hostels, with more following every day, and will ensure they can stay there for the duration […]