By 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 […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 12, 2020 | Category advice
Lancaster City Council has suspended trade waste and recycling collections from the Centre @ Halton at this time so PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY WASTE, PARTICULARLY DOG POO in any of the bins around the Centre because the Parish Council has no way of disposing of it. PLEASE TAKE IT HOME and deposit in your domestic bin. THANK […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 12, 2020 | Category advice
Age UK are providing services to older people as shown in the poster. Here is a pdf version of the poster Tweet
Read MoreBy Janet | April 12, 2020 | Category advice
The NHS are asking people to log their coronavirus symptoms to help others and build up data on COVID-19 via Coronavirus Status checker The information gathered will help the NHS to plan its response to the outbreak, indicating when and where more resources like oxygen, ventilators and additional staff might be needed and will provide valuable […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 12, 2020 | Category advice
Lancaster City Council is working with voluntary and community organisations to provide a local response hub to ensure that help is provided to our district’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus crisis. If you’re concerned that you, a neighbour, family member or friend, will struggle during this time please call 01524 582000 or email customerservices@lancaster.gov.uk and they will […]
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