Community (COVID) Champions updates
More information in your borough:
Surrey County Council COVID updates and resources including translations into different languages
- Surrey’s COVID-19 Intelligence Summary Report is published every two weeks.
- National data on cases, vaccine, deaths is updated weekly, also available in easy-read version
- Public Health England Campaign Resource Centre
COVID-19 Cases & Deaths
- The ONS estimates that the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased in England in the week ending 29th June 2022. It is estimated that 4.0% of the population in England and 3.7% of the population in the South-East had COVID-19
- The estimated R number for the South-East is 1.1 to 1.4. There is a high degree of uncertainty around this estimate due to highly variable transmission across the region.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Up to 26th June, 967,124 (85%) people aged 12+ in Surrey have received the 1st dose of a vaccination for COVID-19, and 929,822 (82%) people in Surrey have received the 2nd dose. 771,190 (68%) people aged 12+ in Surrey have received a booster or third dose of a vaccination and 99,829 (82%) people aged 75+ have received a spring booster dose.
- COVID-19 Hospitalisation
- COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased in Surrey and in England, with 363 in Surrey hospitals this week (27th June 2022 to 3rd July 2022).
Key Message: COVID cases are on the increase! Help protect yourself and your loved ones over the summer by practising key safe behaviours including regularly washing your hands, staying at home if feeling unwell and let in fresh air when meeting others indoors.
Staying safe during summer
In recent weeks we have seen a rise in COVID cases in the South East and across the country, with a shift in the dominant strain from the Omicron BA.2 variant. The latest data indicates that Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 now account for more than half of rising COVID-19 cases in the UK and are driving the recent increase in infections.
Remember we can all play our part to help protect yourself, your family and your community. For more information visit 👉Staying Safe During Summer – UK Health Security Agency (blog.gov.uk). For the most up-to date guidance click here.
Top 5 COVID-19 Tips
Meeting up with Friends and Family? Here are 5 Things you can do to help keep everyone safe:
1. Get Vaccinated to reduce your risk of becoming seriously ill.
2. If you feel unwell, have Flu-like or COVID-19 Symptoms and a High Temperature, avoid Close Contact with others and Stay at Home if you can.
3. Let in fresh air when meeting others indoors, especially if they’re at high risk from COVID-19.
4. Wash your hands regularly (or use Hand Gel), and cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze.
5. Wear a Face Covering when in crowded and enclosed places, and when meeting people at higher risk from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination for children 5 -11 years old 
Children aged 5 to 11 are eligible to have the COVID-19 vaccine. Parents and guardians can Book online or search for a walk-in site.
- You can book your child’s 1st dose online from the day they turn 5.
- You can usually book their 2nd dose from 24 hours after they had their 1st dose.
You’ll be offered appointment dates from 12 weeks after their 1st dose. In the Guide for Parents of Children aged 5 to 11 parents and guardians can find useful information and resources to take an informed decision.
Travel outside the UK recommendations
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, check health information for your destination before you go. You may need vaccines to protect you from serious diseases found in some parts of the world and may also need medication, for example to protect you against malaria.
Check the advice for your destination on TravelHealthPro and speak to your practice nurse, GP, pharmacist or a travel clinic ideally 4-6 weeks before travel to get appropriate advice for your trip. They can give you information about vaccinations and any extra precautions or medication you might need to take.
Be sure to check the COVID-19 rules and entry requirements for the country you are travelling to.
Read more about travel illnesses, vaccinations and travel health advice.
NHS COVID-19 Pass COVID-19 boosters will now show in the NHS COVID Pass. You can get your COVID Pass for free from the NHS App, or on http://nhs.uk
Local Vaccine Information
Frimley ICS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Vaccination Programme Updates
- Vaccination Sites
- Twitter: @FrimleyHC
- Facebook: @FrimleyHealthandCare
Surrey Heartlands CCG
- Vaccination Sites
- Vaccination helpline (not booking service): 0300 561 2500 9am-4pm (Mon-Fri)
- Email: syheartlandsccg.vaccination@nhs.net
- Twitter: @SyHeartlandsCCG
COVID-19 Testing
Order a free NHS COVID-19 test or call 119 if you’re eligible.
SignVideo is a free online British Sign Language interpreter service for 119.
Finding and Choosing a COVID-19 Test Provider – Guidance
Community Mental Health Support
The lengthy pandemic and its difficult impacts on all our lives mean many of us are struggling at times with our mental health, especially our children and young people
- See Every Mind Matters for NHS resources on coronavirus and wellbeing, including a quick quiz to help you create your own Mind Plan helping you manage stress, insomnia, anxiety or mood
- To talk to someone about general mental wellbeing support available in Surrey, call 0808 802 5000 (24 hours, 7 days a week, freephone) or text 07537 432 411 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-2 pm)
- There is a helpline for adults in Surrey experiencing a mental health crisis – call 0800 915 4644
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or text 07717 989 024, people with hearing impairments can dial 18001 0800 915 4644 from their text-phone or smartphone app. Website:
- For information on child and adolescent mental health and services for parents and professionals, call Young Minds on 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-4 pm)
- Living With Teenagers, a virtual online group for parents and carers meets the last Thur of every month (next dates: 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 29 Apr) – contact karmal.gent@surreycc.gov.uk / 07805 741 237 or ross.carter@surreycc.gov.uk / 07791 451 104
- Children and Young People’s Haven offers phone service for young people who are distressed or worried about their feelings. Call 07773 008 435 (Mon-Fri 4pm-8.30pm and weekends 12pm-6pm.)
- Childline is a free, private and confidential national service for children to talk about anything – call 0800 1111 (7:30 am-3:30 am, 7 days a week)
- Kooth is a free online counselling, advice and wellbeing support service for young people
Families
As we adjust to the latest national COVID-19 lockdown, it is important that you know how to access the right advice, guidance and support for your family. Surrey County Council and NHS have published a brief guide highlighting a range of resources to help maintain your child’s wellbeing and to address any emotional needs, as well as guidance to help you spot early signs.
Click here to download a copy of Health, Wellbeing and Emotional Wellbeing Support for Children in Surrey Guide for Parents and Carers, January 2021
For families with children aged 0-19
Call the Surrey wide advice line on 01883 340922 available 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri (excl. bank holidays) and provides support on all aspects of child health, development and parenting.
* Free online guides are also available to help you understand your child
Beat the heat – staying safe in hot weather
The heat can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. As our climate changes, hot spells are expected to be more frequent and more intense. During this hot weather, you can help protect yourself and others by:
- Looking out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
- Staying cool indoors – closing curtains on rooms that face the sun can keep the temperature lower in indoor spaces
- Drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding excess alcohol
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
- Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when its strongest
- Walking in the shade, applying sunscreen regularly can protect your skin, and it’s helpful to wear a wide brimmed hat while outside on sunny days
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or someone else shows signs of heatstroke during a heatwave here
Sign up to become Surrey Community (COVID) Champions
CSVA is looking for residents and organisations to join a growing network of Surrey Community (COVID) Champions to help spread clear and consistent messages relating to Covid-19 and provide us with the essential feedback and insight we need to make these messages clearer to all our communities. If you are interested in being a part of the network, please email samantha.aungthin@csva.co.uk, indicating in which areas (Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell or Mole Valley) you would like to be Surrey Community (COVID) Champion and how you can help CSVA distribute the message to the communities.
Sign up to become COVID Champions
Community (COVID) Champions are playing an integral part in the fight against misinformation. Join our growing network in Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.