Dear All,
We had already decided to shut down for the first week after Christmas/New Year break 4th – 8th January 2021 due to the rising statistics and increasing numbers of the Covid 19 virus, and the emergence of the spread of a new variant. We felt that it was important to increase our procedures in order that we did everything we could to protect staff and clients, re-organise the unit and that this would take us a week.
However, due to the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday January 4th 2021, that there was going to be another lockdown we have had to re-consider our plans. The rising numbers of infections and statistics of 1 in 50 people having the virus means that we feel it is necessary to shut down for a further period of time. Shutting the unit until the number’s decrease, and the vaccinations increase is the best way to protect everyone, this will ensure that this is the safest way to protect clients, especially those of you that have to travel on public transport, or use taxis. All staff feel that the wisest thing to do is to discourage our clients from leaving their homes unless it is absolutely necessary. Of course this is not something we wanted to do, and we know how hard this is going to be for us all.
Staff are looking into the option of providing support using virtual technology, and are going to be available to contact by telephone. If you leave a message on the answer-machine of the main number 01604 591045 and leave a message someone will get back to you. You can also contact us via email please see staff emails below.
Manager Margot Basketfield margot@headwaynorthampton.org.uk
Assistant Manager Debbie Fitzgerald debbie@headwaynorthampton.org.uk
Senior Tutor Lona Thomas lona@headwaynorthampton.org.uk
Senior Enabler Andrew Marlow andrew@headwaynorthampton.org.uk.
We have also made available a CRISIS NUMBER this is a mobile number that you can either text a message to or telephone 07494 692243 and speak to a senior member of staff.
Staff will continue to telephone every client on a weekly basis just to catch up, and we will be adding information to our Facebook page Headway Northampton C.I.O .
