Coronavirus (Covid-19): Latest update on our services • Vision RCL

Coronavirus (Covid-19): Latest update on our services

Vision RCL are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our customers. We are taking the Government’s advice very seriously and have implemented changes across our service to ensure the health and safety of our customers and staff during these unprecedented times.

Most of our facilities have re-opened and our events and activities are slowly re-starting across the service. Please note that reopening dates are subject to Government guidance, and we will continue to update this page as and when we receive more information.

Guidance when visiting our centres

  • All Vision events are still taking place as planned. If you are planning to attend one of our events, we do recommend that you undertake a lateral flow test before attending. 
  • You will not be legally required to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19. Stay at home if you can and avoid contact with other people.
  • Although there is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering, the government ask that you consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces.
Government guidance on how to stay safe

Everyone eligible aged 16 and over in England will have the chance to get their Covid-19 booster. Get boosted now!

Find out more on the NHS website

Find more information on Vision facilities and services as listed below:

Culture and Sports

Sir James Hawkey Hall is currently being used as a vaccination site and any events/activities have been suspended until further notice.

Redbridge Museum is currently closed for redevelopment and will reopen in 2022.

Wanstead Youth Centre is currently closed for activities it is being used as a Covid testing site.

The following services have re-opened:

Leisure Facilities

Fairlop Golf Course/Driving Range and Fairlop High Ropes will remain closed until further notice.

The following services have re-opened:

Redbridge Libraries

All Redbridge libraries, except Clayhall Library have re-opened.

Our libraries are currently operating the following opening hours:

Reduced book browsing, PC use and limited study spaces are now available. For customers and staff safety, we have put some changes in place. Please read our guidance notes before visiting as we will be operating a reduced service.

A fines amnesty is in place which means that there will be no charges for overdue materials and books will be automatically renewed until 30 September. Please note that from 1 October normal charges and fines will apply.

Parks & Open Spaces

All parks and open spaces are open.

All of our public toilets and cafes are now open. Our play areas and outdoor gyms across Redbridge parks are open but please read the guidance on using these facilities before visiting.

When visiting our parks please follow the parks safety rules set out below:

DO

  • Keep a safe distance from others, especially during busier times
  • Spend as long as you wish in our parks
  • Walk, run, cycle or workout in our parks
  • Keep dogs on leads at all times
  • Avoid touching surfaces such as gates and railings
  • Wash your hands when you get home
  • Use our sports courts (including MUGA and basketball) and outdoor gyms
  • Visit our cafes

DON’T

  • Bring barbecues, they are NOT permitted in any of our parks
  • Leave litter in the parks, if the bins are full, please take your litter home with you

Foxburrows Farm at Hainault Forest and Fairlop Waters 18-hole golf course at Fairlop Waters remains closed for the time being.

Angling lakes at both Hainault Forest and Fairlop Waters are now open for fishing.

Allotments remain fully open, but please consider social distancing from others when visiting your allotment site.

COVID-19 Testing

Vision RCL have teamed up with Redbridge Council and the NHS to provide Redbridge Town Hall and Sir James Hawkey Hall as vaccinations sites, and have been experiencing a high volume of calls relating to this. Please be aware that Vision can not provide information regarding your vaccinations, and all information will be directly provided by the NHS. The NHS will contact those eligible so we ask that you please wait to be contacted first.

Rapid COVID-19 testing for residents is available at Redbridge Central Library. These rapid tests are strictly for those who don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms and can’t work from home. If this applies to you, please try to get tested twice a week, if possible. Find out more on the Redbridge Council’s website.

Keep up to date with latest government news

For all the latest advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) click on the Government website. It includes information on how to protect yourself and guidance for employers and businesses.

Find out more information about Covid-19 on the NHS website

Culture at Risk

If you are an arts organisation, business or individual working in the cultural sector, creative industries or night-time economy in London, please visit the Mayor of London’s Culture at Risk page to register your details for support, guidance and resources.

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