Community Support

I've just had a leaflet pushed through my door with Community Support information during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Not everyone is online, where there are helpful pages on Facebook and elsewhere, and this leaflet is meant to reach everyone.

PAVO is co-ordinating the formal volunteers - people who will drive equipment between different hospitals, and people who have a DBS check so that they can go into people's homes to provide care if needed, and those with the relevant skills to help other services.
There are also informal volunteers who can help out in the community, and anyone who wants to join these volunteers should email covid19communityteam@gmail.com and let them know what they are prepared to do, where they are based, and what skills they might have.
There's also a reminder to stay at home if you have a high temperature or a new, continuous cough. There is a helpline at https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/ for advice, even if the symptoms are mild. It is also possible to ring 111 if you are feeling very unwell.

On the other side of the leaflet, there is information for people who might need the help of the volunteers. This can be for:
food and essentials shopping
dog walking
general chat
help around the home
delivery of cooked meals
any other assistance.

There are also contact numbers for Gareth Ratcliffe (07974 353121), Trudy Stedman (07866 818600), Josie Pearson (07875 000750) and Fiona Howard (07581 454278)
The PAVO Community Connector can be reached on 01597 828649 or community.connectors@pavo.org.uk
There is also a website with information on local shops and services at www.hayonwye.info

I've already been out for bread and milk for my neighbour.