Revival Support

REVIVAL SUPPORT New service to support peoplewith Covid-19

Home improvement and support specialist Revival has launched anew Covid-19 check in service.

Launched on October 1and running until March 31, 2022 the service is set to support vulnerable adults and carers who have Covid-19 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Loggerheads, Madeley,Blythe Bridge and Eccleshall areas.

Aspokesman for Revival said: “The service, funded by Staffordshire County Council, will help those who have Covid19 or are self-isolating dueto Covid-19. “The service will help local people by collecting essentials, delivering prescriptions, supporting with financial issues like benefits, helping them to feellessisolated by providing support over the phone and putting people in touch with their family and friends.

Head of Support and Wellbeing, Julie Russell, said: “Our support will reduce the number of vulnerable people having to go without essentials like food or medication.” “We’re hoping the service will play it’s part in reducing Covid-19 transmission by helping peoplemanage at home. Sometimes people living alone or caring for someone feel they have no other option than to leave home to get essentials. This service will support those people and make sure everyone can remain safe and well in theirhome.”

Community Home Support Worker, Bridget Blakeman is part of the service. Her role will involve identifying customer needs and putting a plan in place to allow customers to isolate safely at home. Bridget explained: “Helping people who are having to isolate becausethey have Covid-19 is so important.” “On apractical level some people don’t have the ability or know how to gettheir shopping or prescriptions delivered. Emotionally, being told to stay at home for two weeks when you live alone, are vulnerable to thevirus or are a carer can be adauntingtask.” “Our support willput practical steps in place to make sure people have what they need to isolate safelyathome. We will also provide the emotional support to help them get through atough and lonely time.”

Cabinet Support Member of Public Health and Integrated Care at Staffordshire County Council, Dr Johnny McMahon said: “We are delighted to fund this vital service which will enable vulnerable adults and carers whenisolating during the winter. This pandemic has not gone away and we must do all we can to protect each other, that includes selfisolating when required to and not spreading Covid-19 further. If you needtoisolate don’t hesitate to contact Revival for awelfare check to get the support needed.”

Anyone in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Loggerheads, Madeley, Blythe Bridge and Eccleshall areas can access the service including GPs and voluntary agencies.

If you, or someone you know, would benefitfrom a Covid-19 welfare check in please complete the online referral here: thisisrevival.org.uk/homewelfa rechecks

You can also contact Revival on 0333 014 3389 or email hello@thisisrevival.org.uk