Update May 13: What Stay Alert lockdown easing means to the peninsula.

Update May 4: Partial Lockdown guide

Not only are people suffering medically from the coronavirus pandemic, but there is also huge economic hardship, isolation and mental health issues.

It has been confirmed four people on the Shotley peninsula have died while showing Covid-19 symptoms, while figures from Ipswich hospital confirm hundreds of lives, including a peninsula paramedic, have been saved as we look to get on top of the virus.

Striking the right balance going forward on the peninsula is going to be important and there is bound tp be some uncertainty about what is allowed and what is going on.

This page aims to provide a comprehensive guide to all the latest updates as the lockdown softens but also what services, grants and support are available to residents and businesses alike.

We will provide links to latest Covid-19 articles, so you never miss out on the latest news affecting the Shotley peninsula.

Latest round up.

Who is open:

All food shops on the peninsula are open; See the latest Breakfast Briefings for opening times

Latest surgery update:

Prescription collections 08.00-11.00 and 15.00-17.00.

Get in touch

Babergh district council has been working in partnership with a number of other local authorities, Community Action Suffolk, health, police and fire services and business groups such as the Local Enterprise Partnership and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. See Covid-19 Response page.

There is a central number to co-ordinate all volunteer groups, food banks, PPE and funding streams call 0800 876 6926, and you can also subscribe to the Tribe app, designed to put those seeing help and support with local volunteers.

There are a number of local volunteer groups on the peninsula and you can contact your nearest here:

Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Tattingstone 07895052086

You can contact your district councillors here:

Jane Gould (Orwell ward) [email protected]

Alastair McCraw (Brantham ward) 07548154296 [email protected]

For more information on emergency community funding and other grants go to the Babergh Communities page.

Call 111 for medical help.

Holbrook: 328263

Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Friday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Fridays. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Shotley: 787435

Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Friday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Monday to Thursday. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on Monday to Thursday.

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