‘Spare a thought for your neighbour’, communities are told – Spalding Today

Households in the Deepings and Bourne are being encouraged to look out for their neighbours, especially those living near NHS and other workers involved in the fight against coronavirus.

People are being asked to be considerate of those at the forefront of keeping the area, and Lincolnshire, moving as they work daily to ensure that important services are maintained.

The appeal comes from South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) whose staff have responded to the emergency by setting up a community information hub that is staffed between 8am and 7pm, seven days a week.

Coun Annie Mason, SKDC cabinet member for communities, said: "This is a very challenging time and we are simply asking people to think of how they can make small gestures that show how much the work of others is appreciated.

"I have been very impressed with how people have followed government advice by keeping social contact to an absolute minimum and adhering to social distancing guidance.

"But there are things that people can do to help others, particularly for those working long hours or unsociable shifts.

"This could be as simple as going to fetch some shopping or a prescription."

Among those the Government considers to be "key workers" include those employed in health and social care, from medical consultants to cleaners

But the category also includes supermarket staff and others in the food supply chain, police, fire and rescue, utilities staff making sure that electricity, oil, gas and water supplies are maintained, transport workers who make sure supplies get to where they are needed and teachers.

Coun Mason said: "We are asking our residents to be extra considerate when they are involved in an activity that could impact your neighbour."

"Whilst at home, many of us are completing DIY tasks, getting around to doing the gardening or having occasional bonfires to dispose of the waste.

"This can be good for our mental and physical wellbeing, but please be mindful that there may be key workers living locally who are working very hard, often through the night, and may need to sleep or work from home during the day.

"For example, do noisy garden jobs like mowing the lawn at tea time, rather than early in the morning.

"When you are working in your garden, playing music, using power tools or involved in any other activity that could impact your neighbour, please think about them."

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