With the new restrictions in England that are in effect from Thursday November 5th to Wednesday 2nd December, here is a reminder of places that you can seek information or assistance.
Age UK B&NES – help for elderly people that need support whilst self-isolating. 01225 466135
Sustainable Food Partnership – On here, you will find local businesses which have adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic to provide food delivery, hot meals and takeaway services to Bath and North East Somerset residents.
Royal British Legion, support for serving military personnel, ex-service men and women and their dependents in Westfield. Call 07858 576597
Community Wellbeing Hub You can call 0300247 0050 for assistance with shopping, medication collection or just want someone to talk to.
If you would like to offer to help in any way B&NES Volunteers network 3SG and The Cooperative Alliance has set up an online form at Compassionate Community You can also follow B&NES 3SG on Facebook. You can contact them if you are in need of someone to help you, for example if you are self isolating and need someone to do some shopping for you.
Don’t delay in seeking medical help for all conditions. Details of which services continue to open, as well as how to get in contact, can be found online by visiting www.bswccg.nhs.uk
The Parish Council is following advice for local councils via the National Association for Local Councils.
We hope that you are managing during these challenging times.
You will no doubt be familiar with Bath Mind – your local, independent mental health charity providing crucial mental health services across the whole of B&NES.
At Bath Mind, we put people at the heart of everything we do, and we would like to make your parish aware of the changes to our services as a result of the coronavirus.
As well as working as a lead in the Compassionate Community Hub, this week Bath Mind opened their new service “Breathing Space” providing a vital evening support line for those in crisis.
