Coronavirus update: the local changes to be aware of

Shorter visiting times:
- Visiting will only be permitted between 2pm and 4pm, and between 6pm and 8pm with the exception of the Children's wards

Restricted visiting:
Some areas will be unable to receive visitors in order to protect patients who are at particular risk of contracting infection, such as those with reduced immunity. These areas include but not restricted to:
- Renal unit
- Infusion unit
- Areas where patients receive Chemotherapy
- Children's units will allow one parent or legal guardian to visit only. Brothers and sisters and grandparents and other family members should not visit
- The maternity unit will allow the birthing partner to be present plus one other. Other visitors are asked not to attend the hospital
- Consideration will be given on an individual basis to allow visiting for particular patients in special cases by the nurse in charge of the ward. Discussion with our infection prevention and control team or other clinical staff may be needed before visiting can be agreed

"We will be posting further statements over the coming days about the status of forthcoming shows. Where performances do not proceed we will make contact with customers at the appropriate time to advise on the next steps. We would ask all customers to refrain from contacting the Box Office unless absolutely necessary to do so. Please be assured that we are working as quickly as possible to understand the implications and to put appropriate steps in place. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time."


Odeon cinemas
Odeon cinemas has released a statement revealing that they will be closed until further notice. For those with pre-booked tickets, refunds will be issued.


C2C
C2C has stated that there are currently no changes to their services, but they have made some changes to their refund policy: "If you have a refundable day ticket and you no longer need to use it, you will no longer need to pay an administration fee. If you are a season ticket holder you have the right to return your season ticket if you no longer wish to use it."

The Roslin Beach Hotel is the latest local business to shut until further notice, commencing Saturday 21st March following a statement. For those with bookings, you will be able to get in contact with the team and be issued a refund or hold it for the future.

The Oaktree has shut shop until further notice and will no longer be available for delivery.

Henry Burgers has closed until further notice to avoid the spread of the virus.

Food by John Lawson will start offering a 'pick up' menu from today (Thursday 19th March), and has now released the new menu offering starters, mains and desserts. Available for pick up only, orders must be made by calling 01702 840904. For prices, check out the Facebook post below.

The Peterboat has cancelled its Old Leigh Wine & Real Ale Festival event and will postpone it until further notice.

Unfortunately due to uncertainty in the coming weeks, as the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming ‘Old Leigh Wine & Real Ale Festival – (26/03 – 30/03). #AleFestival

— The Peterboat (@ThePeterboat) March 18, 2020

Mad Dogs and Englishmen has shut for four weeks, they revealed on Instagram. Bookings can be rescheduled.

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TO ALL OF OUR LOVELY LOYAL CUSTOMERS Very sadly today we have had to, as a result of the Government’s recommendation for people not to attend restaurants or gatherings, made the extremely hard decision to close our Tea Room for the next four weeks. This is to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. We would hate to think that as a result of us opening we would be making what is already a very worrying time worse for any of you, our loyal customers. If you have a booking with us in the next week, including Mother’s Day we will be contacting you to reschedule a date for you. If you have a booking with us in the next four weeks you will be able to move your booking online to a new date. If you experience any difficulty in doing this please bear with us. We are here to help but please be mindful that our staff are under extreme pressure at the moment and we are working hard to contact you all in turn. Finally thank you for your understanding. We are a small family run business here to serve our wider community. We send you all our very best wishes in these extreme times. Please be safe and look after your loved ones. We are sure that we will pull through this and come through with a stronger more caring community. In the meantime please be patient with us. We will honour your bookings and when we all get back together we will hopefully be able to celebrate in style. Stay safe and please come back to eat some cake ?? From all the dedicated team at MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN

A post shared by Mad Dogs and Englishmen (@maddogsandenglishmen_) on Mar 18, 2020 at 4:41am PDT

Leigh-on-Sea Garden Care are offering help to the elderly or those who need it, such as delivering groceries.

Gourmet Deli are now offering a new 'Virtual Deli' where customers can still get their delicious deli fix, including a click and collect service as well as home delivery. 

Cook are doing home deliveries free for orders over £85 or free click and collect! 

Leigh Road Baptist Church has released a statement: "We have decided that all church based and other groups that use LRBC premises should cease for the foreseeable future." This means that all meetings, Sunday services and any other events have been cancelled until further notice. However, that doesn't mean you have to miss out! You can listen to the Sunday morning talks on the Leigh Road Baptist Church website or by searching for them on Spotify. For full details please click here.

Create98 has shut until 14th April and will be offering refunds for those who have booked any classes, or the chance to re-book.

Leigh Sanctuary are delivering products and gift vouchers to local areas and any gift voucher expiry dates will be extended.

Manoly's are offering takeaways and deliveries. Payments can now be taken over the phone and deliveries will be placed on customers' doorsteps before knocking.