1. City of London Corporation - Advice for Residents

    Advice and Information -

    If you live in the Square Mile, are self-isolating and require help, please let us know by emailing the COVID-19 mailbox or by calling 020 7606 3030. Please note, you can email us on behalf of someone else (with their consent).

  2. Homerton University Hopsital - Latest COVID-19 briefing

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    Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have released the latest update on COVID-19 for their patients and user groups.

  3. Temporary relocation of Watsons Pharmacy

    Advice and Information -

    The Soho walk-in centre where Watsons Pharmacy is located has been closed, therefore the pharmacy is temporarily relocating.

  4. City of London Corporation COVID 19 information

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    The City of London Corporation has a dedicated site for you to access information regarding services during the COVID 19 situation.

  5. New advice published for parents on Covid 19 and childhood illness

    Advice and Information -

    New advice for parents has been issued from Barts Heath NHS Trust and East London Health and care partnership.

  6. Dentistry services

    Advice and Information -

    Please read the information below for dentist services in the City of London

  7. Ophthalmology services provision

    Advice and Information -

    We have pulled together an overview of the ophthalmology services available at present for City of London residents.

  8. NHS 'Open for business'

    Advice and Information -

    The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decrease in people accessing NHS services for a range of conditions that are not related to coronavirus.

  9. Send a message to your loved one

    Advice and Information -

    Barts Health NHS Trust have launched a messaging service for those in hospital during the COVID 19 pandemic

  10. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  11. Mental and Physical wellbeing

    Advice and Information -

    We have created this page to inform you of some activities to keep your mental and physical health in shape.

  12. Advice if you are shielding

    Advice and Information -

    We are aware of some confusion around shielding. We are looking into the situation and can report back the following information.

  13. How to check for scams

    Advice and Information -

    Unfortunately scams are prevalent in today's digital world. We have compiled a list of things to check for, when you receive an email or text that you are not sure of.

  14. Advice for everyone-Tier 4

    Advice and Information -

    As the City of London is in Tier 4 you must not leave or be outside of your home or garden except where you have a ‘reasonable excuse’. These include working and volunteering; essential activity; fulfilling legal obligations; education and childcare.

  15. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

    Advice and Information -

    City and Hackney CCG has used up it first allocation of 975 vaccines. The next batch of vaccines is expected early January. A delivery date for the vaccines has not been confirmed yet.

  16. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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    City and Hackney CCG have received confirmation that the Pfizer vaccine will be delivered this week. Vaccinations will be provided at the COVID Vaccination Centre, 3A Bocking Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RU.

  17. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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    NHS England are writing to residents aged seventy and over inviting them to arrange an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination. Healthwatch City of London requested further advice on these letters from City and Hackney Clinical Commisioining Group

  18. COVID vaccinations for over 70s

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice from the NHS and the City on the COVID 19 vaccination roll out for the over 70s

  19. Bocking Street Centre - booking information

    Advice and Information -

    How to book your vaccination at the Bocking Street Centre

  20. Update on locations of vaccination sites

    Advice and Information -

    Some pharmacies are now offering vaccinations as part of the National Programme.

  21. Update on the vaccination programme event

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch City of London is holding an information event for City of London residents, to give an update on the vaccination programme. Read below for more details.

  22. COVID vaccination FAQs

    Advice and Information -

    There are a lot of questions surrounding the COVID 19 vaccination.

  23. Update on vaccinations at St Bartholomew's

    Advice and Information -

    There are currently no Coronavirus vaccinations at St Bartholomew’s.

  24. Second dose vaccination information for City Health and Social Care staff

    Advice and Information -

    Homerton Hospital will start administering the second doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine from 16th March 2021 to frontline Health and Social Care workers from the City and Hackney.

  25. City and Hackney and Tower Hamlets CCG's are now vaccinating cohorts 1-7

    Advice and Information -

    City and Hackney CCG and Tower Hamlets CCG are now vaccinating priority cohorts 1-7. The following advice on the vaccination programme is the same for City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets residents.  

  26. Roadmap out of lockdown begins on 8th March

    Advice and Information -

    The roadmap out of lockdown begins on 8th March. See this easy to read guide below.

  27. Second dose vaccinations at St Bartholomew's Hospital

    Advice and Information -

    St Bartholomew’s Hospital will soon be offering the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

  28. Barts now offering second dose vaccinations to over 70's

    Advice and Information -

    St Bartholomew’s Hospital is now inviting residents aged 70 years and over who had their first Covid-19 vaccine at the hospital to book their second dose.

  29. New shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable

    Advice and Information -

    From 1 April, people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be advised to shield. Everyone on the Shielded Patients List will receive a letter informing them of the guidance changes and will include practical steps they can follow.

  30. Vaccination data now available

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    Data on the number of people from the City of London who have been vaccinated is now available

  31. Pop up vaccinations clinics starting from 27 June 2020

    Advice and Information -

    The Covid-19 vaccine van will be touring Hackney between 27 June and 26 July. City residents are invited to attend.

  32. Vaccinations available a Toynbee Hall

    Advice and Information -

    Get your Covid-19 vaccine at Toynbee Hall!

  33. Advice for parents as children return to school

    Advice and Information -

    As children return to school after the summer break, the government has issued new guidance to schools on how the virus is managed in all educational settings.

  34. COVID Passports - How to obtain them

    Advice and Information -

    Following the vote in Parliament you will now need a COVID passport to access some venues and events, you will also need one to travel.

  35. Lack of lateral flow tests

    Advice and Information -

    It has been brought to our attention that you are unable to obtain lateral flow tests across the City of London