On Monday evening, the Prime Minister announced that current COVID19 restrictions will stay for at least another four weeks. This is largely down to the increase in people contracting the Delta variant of the virus. The hope is that more people can be vaccinated and protected against COVID during this time.
If you haven't been vaccinated yet, they're being offered to anyone over 21, those at high risk, with a learning disability or those who work in care homes or social care roles. You don't need to wait to be contacted, you can book online.
Research shows that two doses of the vaccine provides strong protection against the Delta variant and will:
- Significantly reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID19
- Reduces your risk of getting symptoms of COVID19
- Will help you reduce your risk of catching and spreading COVID19
The first jab should give you good protection from three or four weeks after you've had it, but you need two doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection.
But remember, even with the vaccine, there's still a chance that you can catch or spread COVID19. This means that our current ways of working and safety measures will stay in place.
Our services will continue as they are
We’ll continue running all our services in line with the latest government guidance about working in people’s homes. This includes our repairs and maintenance services, gas servicing, grounds maintenance, estate and property inspections and lettings service.
We’re doing all we can to keep you safe but there are ways you can help too
Some of our PPE may be slightly different but we’re still doing all we can to keep you safe including maintaining social distancing and following the government’s ‘hands, face, space’ guidelines.
For your own added protection and reassurance, we suggest that you also wear a face covering and maintain social distancing when we enter your home. If you don’t have a face covering and would like one, just let us know and we’ll be happy to provide one.
Please tell us if you’re showing COVID19 symptoms
You can book your repairs in the usual ways. The quickest way is through the portal. If you have a repair booked and you or a member of your household is showing COVID19 symptoms, please let us know and we will happily rebook the appointment.
Our Independent Living schemes
Abri colleagues working at schemes will wear face coverings in communal spaces where social distancing can be maintained, instead of the respiratory air hoods they’ve been wearing before.
We'll be deep cleaning communal spaces and guest facilities ready to reopen soon. This means all indoor communal meeting spaces, including lounges, will stay closed for everyone, including colleagues and customers.
We’re here to help
We know that this is a really difficult time for everyone. If you are worried about paying your rent or finding things difficult, please contact us, we’re here to help.
- Drop us a message or use the live chat on the portal
- Email us at helloradian@abri.co.uk / helloyarlington@abri.co.uk
- Give us a call on 0300 123 1567 / 01935 404500
