Measures Announced to Protect the Elderly

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 Monday, March 16, 2020 - 12:56

Due to the recent announcement by the World Health Association (WHO) of the current COVID-19 outbreak being upgraded to worldwide pandemic status, the Gibraltar is implementing a series of further measures to protect the elderly, who are one of the most vulnerable groups in our community.

As part of these precautionary measures in an attempt to increase social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19, social activities will cease at Bellavista Day Care Centre, St Bernadette’s Resource Centre and Waterport Terraces Day Centre until further notice.

For users of Bellavista Day Centre and people living with dementia in the community, an outreach clinic and medical team will be available to provide support and advice to those service users or families who may require assistance.

This service will operate as follows:

• Clinic: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Telephone numbers: 200 07925, 200 07926, 200 07928 and 200 07929

For users of St Bernadette’s Resource Centre a social worker will be available to provide support and advice to those service users or families who may require assistance.

The social worker will be contactable from as follows:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Telephone: 54082967

For users of Waterport Terraces Day Centre an official will be available to provide support and advice to those service users or families who may require assistance. The contact details are as follows:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Telephone: 54017183

In addition, Social Services will increase their services in order to support service users in the community, when necessary.

"We remind service uses and the population at large, that these measures are vital to protect the most vulnerable in our community," said the Government.

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