Information for residents relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

General information

Coronavirus information and public health advice and guidance

The government has announced that the UK has moved into the “delay” phase and has changed advice for the public.

You can find the latest information about Coronavirus on the GOV.uk website and you can also sign up for email alerts.

NHS – Coronavirus and stay at home advice >>

NHS-111 has an online questionnaire for those with queries about symptoms >>

Public Health England also maintain an informative online blog which is available here >>

Local information

What KCC are doing >>

KCC MEDIA RELEASE: Kent Together – 24 hour helpline launched >>

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

The receptions at Kings Hill offices and Tonbridge Gateway are now closed. If you require an urgent pre-booked appointment, please call 01732 844522 where your needs will be assessed.

Waste Services during the COVID-19 outbreak >>

Ightham village information

Coronavirus ~ Care for our Community volunteers >>
Care for our Community together with St Peter’s Church and Ightham Parish Council are currently co-ordinating volunteers in Ightham and Ivy Hatch to help with shopping, picking up prescriptions or run other errands.

Home help – shop with stocks, takeaway and deliveries and other local services >>
A list of various food outlets contact details and offers regarding takeaways and deliveries during the Covid-19 isolation period.

Message from Borough Green Medical Practice about procedures at the surgery >>
After an unprecedented week, and in order to continue to reduce the risk to our vulnerable patients and our staff, this is the current situation at the Surgery.

Other information

Age UK – Coronavirus (Covid-19) – advice and guidance >>
Advice from Age UK including guidance on if you are feeling unwell, need help with food, social contact, financial hardship, benefits and scams.

Citizens Advice Bureau North & West Kent >>
Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we have taken the difficult decision to stop providing face-to-face advice until further notice.

Advice Together Partnership >>
Advice Together Partners contact details. We will update this information weekly to help you access the most appropriate organisation to offer help and support.