There’s a lot happening in Addiscombe to support neighbours around the Covid-19 outbreak. See the below resources. All the latest is also available on our Facebook page. Please get in touch if you know of other useful information.
Sept 2021 update: Croydon Council are now carrying out a targeted testing program. If someone knocks on your door they should be wearing a Croydon Council vest and be able to show you ID. They won’t ask for personal information. More about Croydon’s COVID-19 latest here.
Mutual aid Groups:
- Addiscombe Mutual Aid Group is co-ordinating on Facebook.
- Map of all Croydon Mutual Aid Groups.
- Croydon C-19 Whatsapp/Facebook Groups is a Google sheets with links to all local and street organising.
- If you’d like to let your neighbours know you’re here to help, you can also download and use this form.
- Next door is now also connecting people locally. Want to meet people in your area? Nextdoor is the facebook for local areas. Take a look here.
Croydon-wide Groups
- To support local groups see the latest from Croydon Voluntary Action.
- AgeUK Croydon are offering food and essentials. If you need help or food and essential hygiene items, but can’t get out – or if you know someone in that position – please call the AgeUK Croydon helpline on 020 8686 0066 or email asc@adviceservicescroydon.org.uk. If you would like to donate you can online at https://www.justgiving.com/ageukcroydon
- Information for Carers in Croydon.
- Borough wide food bank and soup kitchen map for those looking for support or wanting to make donations.
Official Advice/National information
- Croydon Vaccination Programme information *NEW*
- Croydon Council Covid-19 latest updates
- Help slow the spread of #COVID19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily, even if you feel well. Download the app https://covid.joinzoe.com/
For information about social activities and events happening online and in person at the moment visit our local events page.
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