By Janet | November 5, 2020 | Category advice, community, facilities
Following the recent Government announcement, The Centre @ Halton will be closed from Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December. All private bookings have been cancelled and the Coffee Shop will be closed. Whilst the play areas, field, skate park and MUGA will remain open for public use, there will be no access to the […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 2, 2020 | Category advice
A reminder that The Centre @ Halton is a Food Bank referral partner for those who qualify, and here’s an update about CancerCare, also a Food Bank referral partner. We can both organise a food parcel delivery over the phone for anyone that needs help. Message from Sarah Drake, the engagement and Development officer at […]
Read MoreBy Janet | September 18, 2020 | Category advice
Tighter restrictions will come into force in Lancashire, Merseyside, parts of the Midlands and West Yorkshire after significant increases in Covid-19 cases, the government has said. People are still welcome to come to the Centre, to purchase drinks and snacks in the Coffee Shop, spend time on the field and in the play areas, and to […]
Read MoreBy Janet | June 5, 2020 | Category advice
The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as they can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group has issued […]
Read MoreBy Janet | May 5, 2020 | Category advice, community
If anyone needs help and support, and may not have asked for help before, do come forward. No-one should feel embarrassed to ask. there are lots of different organisations that are here to help them. Lancaster City Council https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/environmental-health/emergency-planning/coronavirus Lancaster City Council has set up a 7-day telephone and email help line to make sure people can […]
Read MoreBy Janet | May 5, 2020 | Category advice, people
During a recent Government press conference on the coronavirus pandemic, Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted that people with health concerns besides suspected COVID-19 should go through the usual services. There is a worry that people are putting themselves or their loved ones at risk by not seeking help when it’s needed. NHS services are still […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 23, 2020 | Category advice
Somne info and resources from Lancaster Integrated Care Community and Lancaster CVS FAQs from Carers UK The coronavirus outbreak is a difficult and uncertain time, particularly if you are responsible for the welfare of others. Carers UK has brought together the questions they have most frequently been asked by carers, to help address the main concerns […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 17, 2020 | Category advice
Lancaster City Council Emergency Food Team For vulnerable people who need emergency food. Individuals cannot refer themselves, they need to be referred by one of the food bank partners, see the website for info www.lancasterdistrictcovid19.org.uk or call 01524 582000 – Mon-Fri – 9am-5pm Sat/Sun – 10am-3pm for advice/help. Churches, charities etc can also sign up […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 17, 2020 | Category advice
The National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the lockdown, the charity Refuge says. It received hundreds more calls last week compared to two weeks earlier, the charity which runs the helpline said. Campaigners have warned the restrictions could heighten domestic tensions and cut off […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 17, 2020 | Category advice
Some information about the CAB, also Universal Credit North Lancashire Citizen Advice CAB is able to offer advice over the phone or via email. Advice line number is: 03444 488 9622 and is available Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm. Emails can be sent to enquiries@northlancashirecab.org.uk They are still able to help with benefit forms, debts, housing problems, employment […]
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