Car parks to close in local green spaces
Car parks across local green spaces and parks in Ealing will be closed to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and ensure government rules on social distancing are followed. The decision to close car parks has been made so residents only visit areas local to them in line with the government’s rules and avoid travelling […]
Acton Gardens together
In Acton Gardens, local people have joined forces to help their more vulnerable neighbours. Over recent weeks residents across Ealing have responded to the Covid19 crisis in huge numbers by volunteering their time to help their communities. And the Ealing Together coalition has come together to directly help those who need it and to support […]
Local heroes help socially shielding people in Ealing
One and a half million people nationwide have been sent letters and texts by the NHS telling them they are at high risk of needing hospital care if they catch COVID-19 and asking them to make sure they are socially shielding for 12 weeks. Social shielding means staying home and avoiding all face-to-face contact. It […]
Avoid parks this weekend
Warm weather and spring conditions are likely to be on their way in the coming days and weeks, and whilst it may seem tempting to head to your local park to enjoy the sunny conditions, local people are urged to follow the government rules on social distancing at all times. In fact, to help stop […]
Give a safe helping hand
Ealing Council has issued guidance to residents and community groups on how to stay safe and well while volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic. The advice is available to download on Ealing Together. Across the borough, thousands of people are helping family members, friends and neighbours. And mutual aid groups have also self-organised and are playing […]
New guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely
New guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely has been published by Public Health England (PHE). This new guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely has been developed in collaboration between PHE and faith leaders. The guidelines will protect mourners, communities, the funeral industry and the NHS from further transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and are […]
Ealing Summer Festivals cancelled
Following government guidance on COVID-19, this year’s Ealing Summer Festivals have been cancelled. Ealing Council has also made the difficult decision to cancel any group events and other activities (such as group fitness training) that were scheduled to be held on local authority land within the borough between now and 31 July 2020. This follows […]
Advice on which businesses can stay open in crisis
Following on from government advice surrounding the coronavirus emergency, it is important that certain ‘non-essential’ businesses and premises shut. Certain premises, supermarkets, corner shops, takeaways and food delivery facilities that sell food for consumption off and away from the premises, can remain open and operational subject to certain conditions. A full list of essential businesses […]
Thank you for ‘deeply inspiring’ response
In just five days, nearly 500 people have answered the call and stepped forward to help Ealing Together, prompting a big ‘thank you’. Ealing Together is a collaboration between local community groups, charities, mutual aid groups, Ealing Council, businesses and local networks of family and friends that want to help with the COVID19 response. Last […]
Urgent appeal for PPE safety gear
Ealing Council leader Julian Bell has today (Sunday, 29 March) made an urgent appeal for PPE equipment to help social care staff look after older and vulnerable residents. Ealing, like other boroughs across the capital, have been pressing for vital PPE equipment to be delivered as the coronavirus infection rate increases. The council leader has […]
NHS services to change in your local area
Health and social care staff across the borough are working flat-out to cope with the unprecedented health emergency of coronavirus. You can help by following NHS advice and using its services in the right way. These temporary changes will help to focus all our efforts and resources in the best way to tackle this outbreak. […]
How to stay inside, stay healthy and save lives
While children will find it unusual being at home and not at school; some residents who have to self-isolate may not always have access to digital ways to stay in touch, like the internet or video calls. But there are lots of ways to stay healthy – mentally and physically – during these strange times. […]