These past few months have been some of the hardest in our lifetimes. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, our lives have changed almost beyond recognition. However, one thing that will never change is our instinct to look out for one another and care for the vulnerable. Here at Careline, we have been helping you do just that. The Impact of Coronavirus We want to reassure you that your Careline alarm service is unaffected by the pandemic. The safety of our staff and customers is our top priority. We have put thorough safety measures in place at Careline HQ in order to protect …
Rules On Wearing Masks Inside Shops
The rules for staying safe during Coronavirus sometimes feel like they are changing daily. It can feel difficult to keep up and know what your responsibilities are. We want to offer some clarity for what the rules are and what impact they have on the elderly. The government recently announced that wearing masks inside shops was mandatory. This is also the case for enclosed public spaces and transport. It is in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus as shops and restaurants begin to reopen. Officials hope this will help the economy to recover whilst keeping the consumers …
Coronavirus In The UK: Live Updates
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a virus which was first encountered at the end of 2019. Since first being discovered, it has spread across the world, affecting over 18,200,400 people to date. In attempts to stave off the spread of the virus, much of the world went into lockdown for several months and have only recently started to ease these measures thanks to an improvement in infection rates. Communities are being told to not leave their homes if they can help it, to only interact with others (outside of their direct household) at a safe distance of 2 metres and to generally quarantine …
One Metre Plus: How To Meet With Family Safely
From the 4th of July, there will be a few distinct changes to our social distancing rules. Mainly, the 2-metre rule will be changing. The Prime Minister has announced that, where two metres' distance is not possible, "one metre plus" is acceptable. We know a lot of people have been feeling isolated during lockdown, so today we'll be talking about how to meet with family and friendssafely. Please remember that these rules may be different if you are in one of the vulnerable groups as defined by the government. Who Can I Have In My Home? From 4th July, members of two households of …
UK Holiday Destinations: Top 6 Countryside Breaks
With Coronavirus, it looks like our summer and holidays in the immediate future have changed dramatically. It is not likely that international travel will be allowed anytime soon and so any holidays we might hope to take will likely be within the UK. With this in mind, we wanted to go through some of the best UK holiday destinations. For this list, we’ll be leaving out the big cities and focusing on the UK’s beautiful countryside. If social distancing is still in place, a rural getaway will be safer and just as beautiful. Top 6 UK Holiday Destinations Northumbria Northumbria is a …
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are feeling a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. It is important to protect your mental health, but a range of factors are making this increasingly difficult during the pandemic. Here are some tips for anyone who is struggling with their mental health: Limit Your News Intake We all want to stay informed. Thanks to the internet and social media, it has never been easier to keep up with current affairs. On the other hand, it has never been harder to tear ourselves away. In times like these, the 24-hour news cycle can be stressful …
