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.

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.