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Support still available for those in need As lockdown eases, support is still available to help those who need it Eastleigh’s Local Response Centre (LRC) remains in place to help those who are at risk of becoming severely ill from coronavirus. While shielding restrictions for extremely vulnerable people were lifted on 1 August, some may still find the idea of going shopping or meeting up with others a daunting prospect. If you are in this position, the LRC can continue to support you and put you in touch with community volunteers in your area, who can arrange the delivery of essential supplies, like food and prescription medicines. Equally, if you are asked to selfisolate because you have been contacted through NHS ‘Track and Trace’, we can help you through this.
A volunteer from the Local Response Centre delivering shopping during lockdown
The LRC has supported over 1,300 vulnerable people during the pandemic and many of the amazing people and groups it works with are still volunteering. In the event of a local lockdown or second wave,
we are ready to scale up the support we can offer. We continue to work with great voluntary organisations such as Eastleigh Community Aid, One Community, Chandler’s Ford Help and NHS volunteers. Kings Community Church, MHA, Age Concern, Parish and Town Councils and many other organisations also continue to play an important role in supporting communities. In the coming months many will face financial hardship. We are working closely with relevant agencies and and supporting food banks in the Borough. If you are in this position, please contact us so we can let you know what support is available. Find out more: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/coronavirussupport, call 023 8068 8000 or email coronavirus-support@ eastleigh.gov.uk.
Health and wellbeing advice throughout the pandemic Our Health and Wellbeing at Home webpage has been a hub of information for residents throughout lockdown and beyond. It has been regularly updated to highlight local and national health campaigns and support from trusted sources. The online support covers physical and mental wellbeing (including activities and support for children and young people), as well as eating well. As lockdown continues to ease, there’s still plenty of tips to keep everyone occupied, happier, calmer, fitter and healthier - whatever their starting point. If you have a wellbeing journey you would like to share to inspire others, please email communications@eastleigh.gov.uk
Find out more: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/healthandwellbeingathome
Be in #EveryonesCorner The Council has launched a campaign to reduce anxiety as lockdown eases - urging residents to be in everyone’s corner, not in their way.
that it is okay for people to do this at different paces; #EveryonesCorner wants to encourage residents to give others space, be kind and patient.
The campaign is encouraging people who are already getting out and enjoying summer safely to be mindful, and support those coming out from self-isolation, shielding and those who are not quite ready to.
Cabinet Lead for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “We are aware of the challenges the pandemic has had for residents and want to help support them to return to their ‘new norm’ at whatever pace is comfortable.”
Many residents have been enjoying the reopening of businesses and services across the Borough, but there are some who may need the reassurance, time or support to feel comfortable to venture out again and enjoy what’s available. The campaign’s message is
Find out more: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/everyonescorner
