COVID-19
06.11.2020
New Temporary Covid-19 Testing Unit Opens in Tredegar
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a temporary testing unit in Tredegar on Friday, 6th November.
This new mobile unit will provide a 'walk up’ testing service to Blaenau Gwent residents, by appointment only.
If you have symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19) - a new continuous cough, high temperature or loss of taste and/or smell, please call 0300 30 31 222 to book a test.
Remember these symptoms can be very mild.
Booking required.
Location: Gwent shopping centre car park NP22 3DN
Operating Hours: 09:00 - 12:30
Operational dates: 6th November – 12th November
- Contact us on 0300 30 31 222- 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, and 8am-6pm on weekend
- The test is done in 5 minutes
- Only for residents of Blaenau Gwent. Bring ID and proof of address
- Please wear a face covering on the way to and from your test
- Please do not use public transport
- Do not visit any shops or other places on the way to or from your test
- Please remember, if you have symptoms of Coronavirus, you and your whole household must self-isolate at home until you receive your test results.
For people who live outside the Blaenau Gwent area, there are other testing facilities available in Gwent. Call 0300 30 31 222 between 8am - 6pm to book.
You can also have a test posted to your home.
Apply online at www.gov.wales or phone 119.
22.10.2020 Please scroll down to the documents section to see a letter from BGCBC on Wales' Fire Break.
01.04.2020 Advice for Parents from PREVENT
Prevent & wider safeguarding during COVID Crisis
With the prospect of schools across Wales remaining closed for a significant period of time, the likelihood of children spending a considerable amount of time researching, gaming or communicating online will increase. The priority for all parents and teachers is to keep children safe online, prevent harm and safeguard at all times. People may choose to exploit the most vulnerable within our communities because they understand during these challenging times children will be online more than usual. Please consider the following when you or your child is online;
Children should;
- Know who they are talking to
- Check if they can access material, play games
- Protect their online reputation
- Only open messages from sources they trust
- Do not give out personal information
- Do not share images, video of inappropriate material
- Speak to someone if they feel uncomfortable
- Understand not everything online is true
- Block and report people who are trolling
- Do not give into pressure
- Think before they post
- Keep safe online
Parents should;
- Monitor who their child is communicating with online
- Monitor the content and material accessed or downloaded
- Check content is appropriate
- Set boundaries and parental controls
- Discuss their online activity
- Manage / check privacy settings
- Know where to find help
Report concerns
https://www.gov.uk/report-terrorism
https://www.gwent.police.uk/en/advice/advice/t-z-terrorism-witness-of-crime/terrorism/prevent/
https://www.north-wales.police.uk/advice-and-support/stay-safe/combating-extremism
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/en/contact-us/do-it-online/
Other useful resources
www.childnet.com
Below you will find advice shared with schools from Public Health Wales on how we can help to stop the spread of Coronavirus including information on how to wash our hands effectively.
Advice for children on washing hands. This poster is displayed in school at all sinks accessible to pupils.
The following advice is for adults on effective hand washing. This poster is displayed at all sinks around our school.
Below is further advice on coronavirus which has been shared with schools from Public Health Wales.
