PLEASE NOTE: This website has been left intact as far as possible, in order to display what happens in KINGSTON U3A when we are NOT in the middle of a pandemic. Anything found in these pages must be understood in this context. Thank you.
May 30
Kingston U3A – Pandemic Mode
TAKE PART IN COVID-19 RESEARCH
University College London is running a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK.
The results are being used to understand the effects of the virus and social distancing measures on mental health and loneliness in the UK and to inform government advice and decisions.
We’re looking for adults in UK who are happy to take part and spread the word about the study. Participation involves answering a 10-minute online survey now and then answering a shorter follow-up survey once a week whilst social isolation measures are in place.
To take part, visit https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/
Dr Daisy Fancourt MA(Oxon) MM PhD FHEA FRSPH
Associate Professor / Wellcome Research Fellow
Department of Behavioural Science and Health
Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
University College London
d.fancourt@ucl.ac.uk
With so many of us in lock down we are looking to find ways to keep as many groups as possible finding other ways to meet. Wine Appreciation are one of the leaders here transferring their meetings onto Skype. Pilates used Zoom video conferencing today, Women in History, Art Group 5 and Science and Philosophy are experimenting with Zoom for their future meetings.
Please let us know if you are using any other ways of keeping in touch.
The next three monthly meetings i.e. April, May and June have been cancelled, we will update you on the fate of July nearer the time.
All national and other area meetings have been cancelled over the same period.
Several members have asked if we have a policy on groups meeting up as regards the spread of the corona virus.
Our advice at the moment is that, until there are any specific restrictions from the government, we continue as normal, although we recognise that meetings are held at the discretion of group leaders and the members themselves.
Obviously, if you are feeling unwell and have flu-like symptoms, then please stay at home so that we minimise the risk of spreading any infection to others.
We will contact group leaders if there is any change in this.