North Canterbury News: April 16, 2020
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Living atAlert Level 4<br />
Thursday<strong>16</strong><strong>April</strong>Update<br />
Todayisthe first dayofweekfouratAlertLevel4.<br />
We know this is atrying time, so remember to ask forhelp<br />
if youneedit. Be kind and supporteach other.<br />
CanIsee my doctor forthings that arenot<br />
relatedtoCOVID-19?<br />
Yes. It’s importantthatyou do notneglect other health issues just<br />
because they arenot related to COVID-19. Don’t hold off or wait<br />
untilyou feel worse. Our health systemisopen and running and<br />
ready to help.Healthline is free and available 24 hours aday,<br />
7daysaweek on 0800 358 5453.<br />
Howcan Isee amedical professionaltodiscuss<br />
my health concerns?<br />
Start by calling your familydoctor.They canadvise you on next<br />
steps to take, and if aconsultation can takeplaceover thephone<br />
or if youshould visit them. If youdovisit,they will ensureyour<br />
safety while youare there.<br />
Whyisexerciseallowed?<br />
There areveryfew exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one<br />
of them. Goingfor awalk, runorbikerideisgoodfor yourphysical<br />
and mental health. Justremember to:<br />
• stayclose to home. Enjoy your neighbourhood, butgonofurther<br />
• gobyyourself, or only withthose youlivewith<br />
• keepa2-metre distancefromothers.<br />
What can IdoifIexperience, or know someone<br />
whoisexperiencing,violenceathome?<br />
If you’re notsafeathome, it’s okaytoleave your bubble to ask for<br />
help.Ifyou have to leave, youcan contact afriend or neighbour.<br />
Call 111 as soon as youcan. If you aresafe, remember thatyou can<br />
keepaneye-out forfriendsand neighbours.Ifyou have concerns<br />
about ayoung person, call 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459).<br />
Wherecan Iseek helpifI’m feeling<br />
overwhelmed?<br />
If you feel you arenot coping,itisimportant to seek help and<br />
professionalsupport.Your family doctor is agood starting point.<br />
Forsupportwithgrief,anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing,you<br />
canalsocall ortext the ‘Need to talk?’ serviceon1737.This is free,<br />
and available24hoursaday,7days aweek. It givesyou thechance<br />
to talk with atrained counsellor.<br />
Is theresomewhereIcan access tools to help<br />
me throughfeelings of anxiety?<br />
Anew mental health campaign, ‘Getting through together’ishere<br />
to help New Zealanderscarefor their mental healthduring<br />
COVID-19. Formoreinformation go to Covid19.govt.nz.Italso<br />
includes tips forparents or caregiverswho want to discuss mental<br />
health and wellbeing with primary-school aged children.<br />
Howcan Ishowmysupportand kindness<br />
towardsothers?<br />
Be kind. If yousee someone out andabout,try nottojudge them.<br />
RememberthatmostNew Zealandersare doing their bit, and are<br />
probably justgetting exercise or picking up supplies. Justmake<br />
sureyou keep a2-metredistance, smile and wavebut please don’t<br />
stoptochat.<br />
Whocan IcontactifIseepeoplenot<br />
followingthe rulesonself-isolation?<br />
Youcan tell thePolice by completing the online form at<br />
105.police.govt.nz.Wherepossible, trytokeep the phones<br />
free forthose thatneedthem in an emergency.<br />
Thank youparents<br />
Aspecial thank you to all parents and caregivers. Term 2started yesterday<br />
–led by youathome. We appreciate you working around the clocktocare<br />
forNew Zealand’schildren, keepingthemsafeand healthy.<br />
Gotquestions?<br />
Find the answersfaster at Covid19.govt.nz
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