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Covid-19

Dishpatch directory of independent businesses that deliver food and drink

13 April 2020

Dishpatch is a new directory of independent businesses that will deliver food and drink to various parts of London during the coronavirus outbreak.

Temporary jobs with Enfield Council

13 April 2020

Some of Enfield Council's services need additional staff or have staff shortages due to the coronavirus outbreak. These are temporary roles that need to be filled now and are open to anyone who is unemployed.

London's top traffic policeman discusses speeding during the lockdown

12 April 2020

Detective Superintendent Andy Cox from the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command has recorded a YouTube video in which he talks about the incidence of extreme speeding during the coronavirus lockdown and police operations against all speeding in London. He urges all drivers not to speed and passengers to ask drivers to slow down - speeding should, he says, be as socially unacceptable as drink driving.

Donate food, equipment, money or your sewing skills to the North Mid

12 April 2020

To help ease the burden on hospital staff, the North Middlesex is asking the public to donate food, equipment, items from their Amazon wishlist, money - via their JustGiving page, or to sew uniform wash bags for hospital staff.

Enfield Stands Together update

12 April 2020

An update on the support to vulnerable people provided by Enfield Stands Together

Under-18s A&E department at Barnet Hospital to close temporarily from Tuesday

12 April 2020

From midday on Tuesday 14 April the children and young people's emergency department at Barnet Hospital will be temporarily diverted to other hospitals.

An appeal by North London Samaritans

12 April 2020

North London Samaritans has launched an appeal for donations on the JustGiving website. Like many other charities, North London Samaritans faces a huge funding deficit this year because of the suspension of fundraising events. The emotional support they provide to callers is even more important during the current crisis.

An urgent appeal from Trent Park Animal Centre

11 April 2020

Our animal shelter, cafe and shop in Trent Park are closed but we still need to care for the animals without any current income. Unless we raise £50,000 the charity will be closing its doors.

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How residents and businesses can help Enfield Stands Together

08 April 2020

Residents can can help Enfield Stands Together by donating to its Just Giving page and businesses can donate supplies.

My Virtual Neighbourhood - a directory of local businesses that deliver

08 April 2020

My Virtual Neighbourhood is a new online directory of local small businesses in London that deliver or provide collection options. As well as listings for localities (including Palmers Green), it has list of food and drink businesses that deliver across the whole of the capital.

Borough's community newspaper among news providers threatened by lockdown

07 April 2020

The financial security of the borough's community newspaper, Enfield Dispatch, is being seriously undermined by the Covid crisis and, like independent news providers across the country, and the social enterprise (Socent) sector more generally, it is falling between the cracks in the government schemes designed to support business during the lockdown. Despite this, its publisher, Social Spider CIC, says it is committed to continuing to print 10,000 copies a month

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Update on waste collections

07 April 2020

Enfield Council has posted updated information about waste collection services on its Facebook page. In summary: Barrowell Green recycling centre remains closed; All four household waste collection services are continuing; To cope with extra waste generated during the crisis, street cleaning teams will collect bags of 'side waste' - up to two additional sacks per collection; Avoid big 'clear-outs' and do not put out large items; Double-bag potentially contaminated items.

Enterprise Enfield update on Covid-19 support

06 April 2020

Enterprise Enfield have suspended their advice and business advice and support service for the time-being. Businesses seeking advice and support should follow the links below.

What the Resident Coronavirus Outreach achieved

05 April 2020

A list of the achievements of the community volunteering campaign set up by Emma Rigby and Love Your Doorstep in mid-March.

Update on Age UK Enfield services

05 April 2020

An update on the how Age UK Enfield are running their services during the lockdown.

North Mid: A big donation and a message of thanks to all the staff

05 April 2020

As staff at the North Middlesex Hospital continue to tackle the influx of Coronavirus patients, the source of a £19,000 donation to the hospital was identified as Spurs footballer Danny Rose (currently on loan to Newcastle) and the hospital's chief executive Maria Kane recorded a thank you message to all the staff.

Help a hospice with virtual Easter gifts

05 April 2020

This Easter why not try something different? Due to the current coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines, it may not be possible to exchange Easter Eggs with friends and family this Easter, so instead why not send loved ones a virtual gift in support of North London Hospice?

Waste and recycling collections during the COVID-19 crisis

01 April 2020

How to help waste and recycling services at this difficult time and protect waste collection personnel. Please help your bin crews, who are doing an amazing job in very difficult times, by keeping your waste to a minimum and avoiding doing big clear-outs while you're stuck at home.

Fit for Life! Exercise at home with Age UK Enfield

01 April 2020

Age UK Enfield's very own Mark Huggard runs this exercise class for all abilities. This seated workout can be done in the comfort of your own home, all you need is a chair!

Help support staff at the North Mid

01 April 2020

Raising £25,000 to support staff at North Mid during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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