SELF ISOLATING?
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CALL or TEXT: 07927 491 068
What We Do
We have a team of volunteers who cover Llanidloes & surrounding areas.
All you need to do is call or text
07927 491068
This will be answered by someone who can contact the closest volunteer to come and help
PLEASE NOTE:
Volunteers need to be PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations) approved before they can collect prescriptions for another person.
We currently have six working on a rota system
Please call PAVO to request a collection on:
01597828649
PAVO Website
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Important Information
Do not leave home if you or someone you live with has either:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
Check the NHS Direct Wales website if you have symptoms
WebsiteOnline Eligibility Checker for COVID-19 Testing for Powys Key Workers
A new online eligibility checker is available for Key (Critical) Workers in Powys to help them book an appointment at new mobile testing units for COVID-19 in the county.
The mobile testing units help to bring testing closer to home across the county. This includes for key (critical) workers who have symptoms of COVID-19 or who have an immediate household member with symptoms of COVID-19.
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Powys Council
Powys Council New and Updates on Covid-19 and Services
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Llanidloes Covid-19 Mutual Aid Fund
The Fund is set up to support all members of Llanidloes and district who find themselves needing help and support through this current pandemic crisis.
Please Contribute!
Official Track & Trace
Track & Trace QR Code
LLanidloes Businesses – Pubs etc… HAVE you created the QR code ready to display?
Create, Print and Display so you can easily log your customers instead of using Pens and paper etc (obviously have both for those without the tech!)
QR Code:
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More Information (NHS Wales):
Contact Tracing
Contact Tracing Application:
The app is currently still at trial stage and will be available for download from the Apple app store or Google Play store on 24 September.
TESTING KIT REQUEST
For Members of the Public in Powys with the following Symptoms:
- NEW Continuous Cough
- Fever
- Loss of Taste or Smell
Official Advice
Stay at home
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
- If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Do not meet others, even friends or family. You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.
WebsiteTelephone Chat
If you feel lonely and would like a call, a small group of volunteers are running a phone service for people who are feeling lonely and anxious in the current situation. This is for people to talk confidentially about their concerns.
Mary Browning:
07535 235464 or
01686 412538
Llanidloes Pantri (Food Bank)
Llanidloes Food Bank
0800 845 5555
Age Cymru Powys
Russell George AM
Medication & Doctors
Arwystli Medical Practice
01686 412228
Powys Mental Health
SilverCloud
SilverCloud, online mental health support for Powys residents.
Residents in Powys now have access to online support if they are struggling with stress, anxiety, or other mental health related issues.
Silvercloud Sign-up
Dental Emergency
Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is the organisation responsible for providing and commissioning health services for the residents of Powys, Wales.
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Llanidloes Covid-19 Mutual Aid Fund
Please Contribute!The Fund is set up to support all members of Llanidloes and district who find themselves needing help and support through this current pandemic crisis
Local Business Information
Local Deliveries
Talerddig Bakery
Now operating from Woosnam and Davies Newsagent
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Woosnam And Davies
40-41, Longbridge St, 01686 412263. Delivery of bread (large or small), papers (daily/weekly), magazines, eggs (1/2 dozen, tray 2.5 dozen), rolls (pack 4 only), baguettes (pack 4 only), Chelsea Buns (pack 4 only), tea cakes (4 pack only). Deliveries in Llanidloes. Deliveries to Trefeglwys and Llandinam on Saturdays.
FacebookMilkman - Ben Hale
text 07487763825
Delivers milk, eggs, juices, butter, cream, vegetables, bread, plus other requests.
FacebookDarren Tonks Fruit and Veg
01686 412960
Some deliveries.
Plants (Ruth from Llanidloes Market)
For vegetable and garden plants.
FacebookNatural Foods
Delivery with Andy’s Bread.
Great Oak Foods
Williams Butchers
Wynnstay Llanidloes
Delivery of pet food, compost, gardening products to house holders in Llanidloes. Open from 8:30am until 5pm but will be closing daily from 1 to 1:30 for lunch and we will not be opening on Saturdays until further notice.
Please contact
01686 412696
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PC-Q
Free Remote Support (for minor jobs)
Free delivery (within 5 miles)
IT Hardware, Accessories & Office Supplies Order by phone or web shop Collection/Return of IT repairs
01686 411000
Website Facebook email
The fish deli
CLOSED, but please ring
07841 651632
and they can deliver in Llanidloes for free: fresh ground coffees, eggs, olives and Spanish ingredients (no fresh fish). Payment over the phone or by Bacs payment.
FacebookSiop Yr Oen (Butchers)
Welsh Computers
Orders For Collection
Andy's Bread
pay and order through the online shop or call
07739 119775
free deliveries for self-isolators or those in need in the town centre. Delivery is free in Llanidloes town centre, for further afield please message to discuss. Pizza collection on Saturday evening (order on Thursday), see their Facebook page for the week’s menu.
Website FacebookBlack Lion Hotel, Llangurig
text or phone your order to
07761115905
Pick up or free delivery available .(7 mile radius for delivery). Available 17.00 hrs to 21.00 Friday , Saturday and Sunday PM. We have a wide selection available from fish and chips to pork chops, lamb chops . Curry, steak, chicken, lasagne, and kids meals
Great Oak Foods
Spar Llanidloes
Co-op Llanidloes
Natural Foods
Delivery with Andy’s Bread.
Siop Yr Oen (Butchers)
McColls
Bradley’s Garage
PC-Q
Free Remote Support (for minor jobs)
Free delivery (within 5 miles)
IT Hardware, Accessories & Office Supplies Order by phone or web shop Collection/Return of IT repairs
01686 411000
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Takeaways
Longbridge Street Fish and Chip Shop
01686 413251
Collection Only
Black Lion Hotel, Llangurig
text or phone your order to
07761115905
Pick up or free delivery available .(7 mile radius for delivery). Available 17.00 hrs to 21.00 Friday , Saturday and Sunday PM. We have a wide selection available from fish and chips to pork chops, lamb chops . Curry, steak, chicken, lasagne, and kids meals
Llanidloes Kebab and Pizza
Aisha's Cafe and Restaurant
Raj Mahal (Indian)
Computer Remote Support
PC-Q
Free Remote Support (for minor jobs)
Free delivery (within 5 miles)
IT Hardware, Accessories & Office Supplies Order by phone or web shop Collection/Return of IT repairs
01686 411000
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Pets
Katie JP
“If anyone needs help walking their dog/s if they’re self-isolating/unwell feel free to message me. I’ll be working from home so will be able to walk some more dogs in my lunch break. I walk dogs for free because I like walking & dogs, I’m fully insured too.”
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Ryan Lane
An experienced tutor. DBS checked. Primary: English, Maths, Science. Secondary: English, History, Drama to A Level.
07870 845430
emailWelsh Computers
Welsh Computers offers 1-2-1 lessons for kids (and adults too), any scope.
01686 412009
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Llanidloes
COVID-19 Support Group
Cases and vaccinations as of **Thursday 16 September 2021**.
*As predicted, the Llanidloes weekly average is now eye watering, at 72 / 1107.4. It has surpassed any numbers since I have done these stats. Cases don't carry the same weight, the fact we are at level 0 with this number of cases is a testament to the vaccination programme. However, cases do put a strain on the health service and does in some way impact health. It also loses consumer confidence too, people won't go out to support local businesses. So it is in our interests to take all necessary precautions. *
*I have no idea why the mobile testing unit has not moved to Llanidloes from Machynlleth. As a reminder you can get a testing kit hrough the post, Newtown is open from 8.30am - 8pm and accepts walk ins. You can also book an appointment online.*
*Arwystli Medical Practice has stated that "Lateral flow tests are only to be used as a screening tool for people without symptoms. They are not to be relied upon if you have symptoms. ... If you are symptomatic then you must follow guidance on isolation and book a PCR test ... The important symptoms are:*
* *A high temperature >37.8*
* *A new, continuous cough*
* *Loss / change in sense of taste or smell *
* *Flu like illness"*
*Source: www.facebook.com/Arwystligroupmedicalpractice/posts/567688408014623*
*Note: from ZOE study, they symptoms for vaccinated people (one and two doses) plus unvaccinated is different. See this post: www.facebook.com/groups/228361681637895/posts/579946559812737/ for further information.*
*0 cases were reported in 10 areas - 2% of Wales. Cases are going down across Wales as a whole: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-58576585 *
The number of** new cases **in** Powys** today is **117**.
Powys is now **416.8 **cases **per 100k** of the population (for a rolling 7 days).
These are the local figures:
The number of cases in the **Llanidloes district** in 7 days up to yesterday is **72**, that is** 1,107.4** cases** per 100k**.
We are now in the highest decile (1st), that is 759.0 or higher per 100k.
You can book a test online: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 119 if you have symptoms.
Up to yesterday the 7 day rolling stats up to yesterday these are our neighbouring areas: Machynlleth (25 / 397.4 ), Rhayader (21 / 291.2), Caersws/Llanfair (27 / 439.1 ), Newtown North (33 / 532.1) and Newtown South (24 / 478.1).
Today there was **4** reported **deaths in Wales** due to C19.
Number of **first vaccination **doses in Wales: **2,369,721 **(**+1,197 **since yesterday).
Number of **second vaccination **doses in Wales:** 2,205,101** (**+1,739** since yesterday).
As of the **12 September 2021**: **PTHB **has undertaken **207,814 vaccinations**. Powys has administered **106,639 first vaccinations **and **101,343 second vaccinations**. Powys has administered **+129 first vaccinations **and **+245 second vaccinations** from the previous week.
The reserve list for vaccinations now covers anyone over the age of 16: pthb.nhs.wales/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination/reserve-lists/
Age 12-15 who are vulnerable or are household contacts of people who are immunosuppressed can also use the national referral form: gov.wales/covid-19-vaccinations-household-contacts-immunosuppressed-people
Llanidloes and other districts breakdown can be found under 'Cases by MSOA': public.tableau.com/app/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection/viz/RapidCOVID-19virology-Pu...
Futher stats PHW: phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
Mapping daily cases: portalcovidcymru.co.uk/map.html
Wales vaccination stats: coronaviruscymru.wales/vaccination-data
Interactive UK government map: coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map
UK wide stats with graphics and maps: www.travellingtabby.com/uk-coronavirus-tracker/
Newtown testing station is open from 8.30am.
Why has this happened so quickly? Too many people not wearing masks and especially not sanitising hands before entering shops. Perhaps we need staff back on the doors reminding people at the moment, with numbers high in the Town, that it is necessary!
The High school children went back in 02/09 with a NO MASK wearing policy in school. On 08/09, we then had a message from the school to say this had now changed to COMPULSORY mask wearing in the school. Confusing mixed messages for the children and the community. Also the symptoms for people who have had 1 or 2 x doses of the vaccine are different to the ones listed above.....
This whole situation with the schools seems a complete shambles
Symptoms for vaccinated (1 and 2 doses) plus unvaccinated from C19 ZOE study is now in this post: www.facebook.com/groups/228361681637895/posts/579946559812737/
Sharon Pavo
If there is anyone isolating and needs anything picking up locally, where you don't have a friend / family to assist - please message me and I will see what I can do.
C19 Symptoms -** this varies whether you've had two doses, one dose, not vaccinated**. This is from King's College London and is a result of an ongoing study since March 2020.
**Two vaccinations**
Ranking of symptoms after 2 vaccinations:
* Headache
* Runny nose
* Sneezing
* Sore throat
* Loss of smell
"The previous ‘traditional’ symptoms as still outlined on the government website, such as anosmia (loss of smell), shortness of breath and fever rank way down the list, at 5, 29 and 12 respectively. A persistent cough now ranks at number 8 if you’ve had two vaccine doses, so is no longer the top indicator of having COVID."
**One vaccination**
Ranking of symtoms after 1 vaccination:
* Headache
* Runny nose
* Sore throat
* Sneezing
* Persistent cough
"One of the original indicators of a persistent cough has made the top 5 symptoms, but still comes below sneezing and a runny nose in rankings, which were previously thought to be unrelated to infection."
**Not vaccinated**
Ranking of symptoms if you have not been vaccinated:
* Headache
* Sore Throat
* Runny Nose
* Fever
* Persistent cough
"The symptoms are more recognisable to the traditional original ranking, however we can still observe some changes from when COVID-19 first appeared over a year ago. Loss of smell comes in at number 9 and shortness of breath comes far down the list at number 30, indicating the symptoms as recorded previously are changing with the evolving variants of the virus."
Source: covid.joinzoe.com/post/new-top-5-covid-symptoms
Interesting. I only had one of those symptoms as a non vaccinated person. As did the rest of my family...
Is it a cold or covid? Get a test.
I've suffered with sinus problems for years so occasional headaches running nose and sneezing are almost a daily occurance for me
My daughter in Carmarthen had COVID in December and she had just the symptoms described here, a sore throat and headache though she did also lose her sense of smell.
Both my children have tested positive, 1 had a sore throat, the other a runny nose!!!
Seem to remember that the Welsh government, like the English, was promising carbon dioxide meters (as a measure of effectiveness of ventilation) for schools. CO2 sensors not rocket science & not too difficult to implement. You would think and then there might be more ways of looking at the schools spread of cases.
Covid: CO2 monitors pledged to aid school ventilation
www.bbc.co.uk
Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid.If they opened windows that would be something!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58418767 "Among the measures being implemented for safety in schools in England are carbon dioxide monitors to help improve ventilation, with 300,000 being made available, but when asked on BBC Breakfast Mr Williamson was unable to say how many were already in place."
Why do I have to drive my daughter to Mach to get a test when COVID is rife in Llani? Seems a bit bonkers to me.
Newtown have been accepting walk ups without an appointment, you just have to register the test online afterwards
Try waiting til 10am? I found that only mach coming up in the morning but friend waited til 10am and newtown came up
Just go to Newtown as a walk in.... 👌🤞👌
Newtown is open from 1pm. I have already contacted PTHB to ask if the mobile unit could be moved here. They told me to watch the usual channels for any change. Mach was high recently but it has been dropping in cases all week, we overtook them on Monday. The LHB has been very slow to react, switching the location of the mobile testing unit. It could be they only plan on a weekly basis, but the MSOA data is time lagged and they have a much better gauge of cases than the likes of me. They need to be more responsive on this.
I have booked a postal test. Thank you for your tips.
I ordered more tests to our address on Tuesday 6.30pm, they were with us the next day.
I’d recommend home tests - we booked a home test Sunday evening, arrived Monday, sent back same day. We had the results back Tuesday evening!
I asked yesterday whilst having my repeat test in Newtown, if walk-ins are available. They said yes, all day.
Here here. I ordered mine through the post x
The postal tests were easy, delivered next day, and results back the day after posting off for analysis.
I thought the same and went twice this week. Was a lovely drive but going from one rife area to another didn’t seem right at all
Newtown is a walk in
post tests we sent back tuesday and still waiting for results so not always fast
Just turn up at Newtown... Don't book or they will send u to Mach or Aber 8am - 8pm
I’ve been to Newtown tonight and it was so busy they were sending people home with postal tests.