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  • Community Erewash update

    Thu 14 May 2020

    Community Erewash updated information 12.05.20
     

    Foodbanks

    Local Info

    Cotmanhay Community Network 

    What support do they offer?  Offering food parcels to the Ilkeston, Cotmanhay and Kirk Hallam areas for the most vulnerable within the community. They will be able to provide parcels on Wednesdays and Thursdays; a team of volunteers will be assembling and delivering the parcels. Cut off for food parcels are at 5pm each Tuesday anything that comes in after will be sent out the following Wednesday.

     

    If you would like to refer a family please do so by emailing the Community network directly; cotmanhaycommunitynetwork@gmail.com all referrals MUST be done via email.

    Information they require:

    Family name

    Address

    How many people in the family.

    Contact information.  

     

    What support do they offer? Food and essentials for all in need. This food bank requires information about the individual/family to sign them up to the scheme.

    People using the service can still go to the foodbank but strict distancing procedures are in place.

    Contact details:

    Belfield St,

    Ilkeston

    DE7 8DU

     

    Telephone - 0115 944 2996
    Email -  
    admin@arenachurch.co.uk

     Opening times: Now open 10am – 16:00 each day 

     

     

    The Big Kirk Hallam 

    What support do they offer? This community shop is open to the public and enforcing the strict guidelines around social distancing. There are many affordable products to buy between 50p – £2.00 including meat, vegetables, drinks, hand soap etc.  

    Contact details:

    Kenilworth Dr,

    Kirk Hallam,

    Ilkeston

    DE7 4EX

    Telephone - 0115 8371380

    Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BigKirkHallamCC/

    Wednesday 2-4pm, Thursday 10am-12noon, Friday 10am - 12noon 

     

     

    Long Eaton and Sawley Food Bank 

    What support do they offer? Food hampers and essentials through a referral process.

    If DCC employees want to make a referral for a family they are working with please contact jo.Mcguire@derbyshire.gov.uk to complete a online e-voucher referral.  

     

     

    Community Meal – Erewash

    What support do they offer? Volunteer lead project who are providing cooked meals for residents across the whole of Erewash which volunteers deliver.

    Please contact Benjamin to refer the elderly and vulnerable people within your community.

    Contact details:

    Benjamin Pierre Durnan-Fletcher         

    Telephone - 07548288652

     nise.skateboards@gmail.com 

     

    Cash support for food redistribution during coronavirus outbreak

    The government has announced a £3 million fund for food redistribution organisations help them cut food waste during the coronavirus outbreak.  All food redistribution businesses and charities will be encouraged to bid for grants over the coming month, including those whose volunteer programmes have been affected by social distancing measures or those that cannot access their usual commercial support network.

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cash-support-for-food-redistribution-during-coronavirus-outbreak 

     

    If you've been referred, you should be told where the food bank is. If it's run by the Trussell Trust you can check the address on their website. If you live in a rural area and can't afford to travel, your nearest food bank might be able to deliver. Call or email them to check. 

    Trussell Trust 

     

    www.trusselltrust.org

    enquiries@trusselltrust.org

     

    www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk 

    Phone: 01629 592970 

    They have an alphabetical list of all food banks.

    If you would be interested in getting involved, please contact Jo Peck at j.peck@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk 

     

      Housing

    Local Info;

     

    DHA – Direct Help and Advice Housing Ilkeston

    What support do they offer? FREE specialist housing advice.

    Tel: 0115 930 0199

    Website: https://www.dhadvice.org

     

    Erewash Borough Council – Housing Support

     

    Website: www.erewash.gov.uk/index.php/for-you/housing-menu.html        

     

     

    EMH Homes

    What support do they offer? Housing Support within the Erewash Area.

    Telephone: 0300 123 6000

    Email: enquiries@emhhomes.org.uk

    Website: www.emhhomes.org.uk

     

     

     

    Please contact your housing provider or mortgage lender (these details will be on any correspondence that you have received from your provider)

     

    Morrisons Foundation – Covid 19 Homeless Support Fund. The Morrisons Foundation has announced a Homeless Support Fund aiming to fund charities caring for the homeless during the Covid 19 outbreak and ensure help gets to those who need it.

    The Foundation recognises that homeless people are particularly vulnerable to Covid 19 because of underlying health conditions and are less able to access basic sanitation. 

    There is a total of £500,000 for this fund and awards of up to £10,000 are available.  Smaller requests will allow more charities to be supported from the fund.

    Registered charities that care for the homeless can apply to cover the broad areas:

    • Outreach and support to rough sleepers
    • Delivery of services in hostels and shelters
    • Information and advice

    Applications can be made at anytime. www.morrisonsfoundation.com/latest-news/covid-19/ 

     

     

    Mental Health/Emotional wellbeing/ Staying active

    The coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak is going to have an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention.

    It may be difficult, but by following guidance on social distancing, or staying at home, you are helping to protect yourself, your family, the NHS and your community.

    During this time, you may be bored, frustrated or lonely. You may also feel low, worried, anxious, or be concerned about your health or that of those close to you. Everyone reacts differently to events and changes in the way that we think, feel and behave vary between different people and over time. It’s important that you take care of your mind as well as your body and to get further support if you need it.

     

     

    Dr Radha's five mental health tips for lockdown

    Dr Radha Modgil from BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks shares her top five tips on how to stay mentally and emotionally well during the coronavirus lockdown, all beginning with the letter C.

    Sticking to a routine, making sure we take care of ourselves, and using our creativity in new ways are all ways she suggests we can ease the psychological toll that staying inside is having on all of us.

     

    Website

     

     

     

    Derby and Derbyshire: Emotional Health and Wellbeing.

     

     

    Website

     

     

     

     

    Kooth 

     

    An online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

     

     

    website

    Online chat: Available

     

     

     

    Qwell

     

    Qwell is a free online Mental Health and Wellbeing resource for parents and carers of young people under the age of 18 that requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website.

     

     

     

    website

     

    Available 365 days of the year via mobile, tablet and desktop devices from 12 noon to 10pm Monday-Friday and 6pm-10pm at weekends

     

     

     

    Derbyshire LGBT+

     

    Specialist LGBT+ support for young people and their families across Derbyshire. Currently offering online support via youth groups, one to one support over the phone and email.

     

    Online chat: Available on Facebook www.facebook.com/derbyshirelgbt/

     

     

    website

     

    Telephone: 01332 207704   Email: info@derbyshirelgbt.org.uk

     

     

    The Mix

     

    Essential support for under 25’s, including mental health, housing and relationships

    Website

     

     

    Every Mind Matters

     

    Every Mind Matters is the new national platform for good mental health, from Public Health England. It aims to make it easier for everyone to look after their own wellbeing and improve their mental health, by providing a digital hub full of advice, tips and resources and a new online tool to help everyone create their own action plan.

     

     

    website

     

     

    Samaritans

     

    What support do they offer? Offering mental health support and can be contacted by telephone, letter, e-mail and mini-com. There's also a face-to-face service, available at their local branches. They are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

     

    website

     

    Telephone: 116123

     

     

     

    Place2Be

     

    Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity that provides counselling and mental health support and training in UK schools. They have lots of online resources for professionals to support through the covid-19 pandemic.

     

     

    website

     

    Telephone: 020 7923 5581 Out of hours: 07850 265681

     

     

     

    Action for Children

     

    We protect and support children and young people, provide practical and emotional care and support, ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Offering support around fostering, adoption and through resources.

     

    Daily tips and tricks on how to boost your wellbeing/ Feel Good Booklet

    https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-for-parents/

     

     

    website

     

     

    Men-Talk

     

    Men-Talk is all around the subject of improving men's mental health, raising awareness, removing the stigma and ultimately reducing male suicide.  Men-Talk are continuing to offer mental health support to anyone who needs it. They are providing talks, listening, sharing and signposting online.

     

     

    Email:

    mentalkmeeting@gmail.com

     

     

    Child line

     

    Information and advice on managing anxiety, bullying, internet safety, staying safe and a place you can speak to trained councillors.

     

    Telephone: 0800111  

    Online Chat: Available on their website

     

     

    Rethink Mental Health

     

    We support people who are having difficulties with their mental health across the whole spectrum of mental illnesses. We do this by offering targeted goal-focused support, developing peer support and volunteer opportunities across Derbyshire, and also peer support groups where there is a need

     

    Website

     

    Telephone: 01773 734989

     

     

    Deaf-initely Women

    What support do they offer? Definitely Women have created a new group for women who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and any hearing loss.

    Every Thursday 2-3pm – we will be around on Facebook group but most of us will be using Zoom – more private and able to see each other with subtitle.

    Especially in this difficult time with Coronavirus, we want to support you to prevent feeling isolated and lonely. We want all deaf and hard of hearing women to be included to discuss various topics, drop in chat or even just a quick hello!

    We will be setting up Zoom topic group, we will include caption/voiceover/BSL.

     

    Website

     

    Vita Minds

     

    Vita Minds are new NHS providers within the IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Services) community commissioned by Derby and Derbyshire CCG. 

    The service is now live and offers a range of talking therapies for depression, generalised anxiety disorder, mixed depression and anxiety and a range of other conditions - the full list is on their general information leaflet
    HERE. 

    People can refer themselves directly into the service either by calling 0333 0153 496 or by visiting the website and using the self-referral form 
    HERE. 


    Vita's new service further increases the options and accessibility for patients being referred into the service and in the current circumstances offers a service that does not require face to face appointments.

     

     

     

     

     

    First Steps know this time is particularly difficult for many, therefore they are providing a range of weekly opportunities for their service users and anyone seeking support to come together and support each other, learn something new, create together by using their interests and skills and just have some fun.

    The First Steps team is working with some wonderful collaborators from around the country to bring opportunities which you can engage in focused on our well being and positive mental health.

    Activities include:

    - Be Creative is a collaboration with Lorna Collins

    - Mindfulness Monday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings

    - Mental Health Training

    To find out more and follow the links to join in click HERE

     

     

     

     

    Online Support Schedule 

     

    Activities are running everyday via Zoom or Social Media platforms. You can get engaged with some Mindfulness sessions, learn new skills at Mental Health Training, get creative at Art Workshops or join one of our fantastic wellbeing groups where you can talk and discuss different topics with other people

    (see below)

     

     

     

    Domestic Abuse  

    If you are in immediate danger call the police 999

    Silent Calls to the police (if you can’t speak) – 999 55

     

    For more advice and guidance on domestic abuse, please see   https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help                

     

     

    The National Domestic Abuse Helpline 

     

    Provide guidance and support for potential victims, as well as those who are worried about friends and loved ones.

     

    website

     

    0808 2000 247

    24 hours a day

    Free Calls

     

     

    Safer Derbyshire

     

    Derbyshire 24/7 helpline

     

    website

     

    08000 198 668

     

     

    Women’s Aid 

     

    Provides additional advice, extra support is available designed for the current coronavirus outbreak, including a live chat service.

     

     

    website

     

     

    Respect

     

    Support if you are worried about hurting someone

    If you are worried about hurting the ones you love while staying at home.

     

     

    website

     

    0808 8024040

     

    Salcare

     

    Domestic abuse support for all genders from all communities

    We are continuing provide our services and will be supporting by telephone, text and e mail during our normal working times of 9.30 – 5pm Monday to Friday

     

    website

     

    enquiries@salcare.org.uk

    01773 765899

     

     

     

    Galop 

     

    Domestic Violence support for members of the LGBT+ community

     

    website

     

    0800 999 5428 help@galop.org.uk                     

     

     

     

     

    The Men’s Advice Line 

     

     A confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.

     

     

     

    website

     

    0808 801 0327

     

     

    Safeguarding

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Derbyshire County Council

     

    If you are concerned that a child is suffering or is at risk of significant harm please contact Call Derbyshire/Starting Point.

                                                      

     

    NSPCC                                                

     

    Support for Children and parents in regard to mental health, safety, bullying etc.

     

     

     

    Child Line

     

    If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support. 

     

     

    website

     

    Call Derbyshire 01629 533190 Starting Point 01629 535353

     

     

    website

     

     

     

     

     

     

    website

     

    ACT has also launched free online seminars on safeguarding and they are exploring e-learning modules in safeguarding – if you are interested in finding out more please follow them om Twitter https://twitter.com/AnnCraftTrust  or Facebook https:///www.facebook.com/AnnCraftTrust/ and/or sign up to their newsletter via the website.

     

     

    For concerns that are not immediate you can contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods:

    Facebook – send them a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
    Twitter – direct message their contact centre on @DerPolContact
    Website – complete the online contact form 
    www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
    Phone – call them on 101.

    Supporting vulnerable children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak

     

     

     Parental Support

    Local Info;

     

    What support do they offer? Home-Start works with families in communities, starting in the home our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Families struggling with post-natal depression, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement and many other issues receive the support of a volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need. Due to the current Covid-19 situation there will be changes to the way HomeStart offer their service.

     

    Telephone: 0115 930 4640

     Email: Complete contact form on the website

                                                                                     Website: www.home-start.org.uk

     

    Erewash Children’s Centre Facebook

    What support do they offer? Daily updates, information and clever ways to keep your child entertained.

    Contact via Facebook: Why not give the page a like?

    Facebook page: https: www.facebook.com/Erewash-childrens-centres-767398753323956/

     

     

     

     

     

    Community Support

    Local Info

     

    What support do they offer?

    Erewash Voluntary Action has set up a new service in response to the COVID-19 Virus and people who are in self-isolation. This will be a time limited service to provide a one-off shop or prescription collection service in response to those most in need; to people who have no other support network at this difficult time to provide them with some much-needed shopping essentials.

    Self-referrals for this service can now be made by either calling Erewash Voluntary Action on 0115 9466740 (9.00 – 3.30pm) or complete the attached CV-19 Referral Form with as much information as possible and return to cvresponse@erewashcvs.org.uk.

    Once the referrals have been received, we shall allocate a DBS checked and trained member of staff or volunteer. Please call to limit exposure, we will not be conducting a face to face meeting prior to allocation, so it is imperative that a CV-19 Referral Form is completed in full.

    Telephone: 0115 946 6740

    Email: enquiries@erewashcvs.org.uk

    Website: http://www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk/

     

     

     

    Here is a link to an online version of the Living Well with Dementia Programme: https://surveys.derbyshcft.nhs.uk/s/LivingWellWithDementia/     

    It has been developed by Derbyshire Community Health Services & Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who are currently unable to provide their face to face Living Well with Dementia groups due to COVID-19. This resource could be helpful to people with mild dementia and their carers & families. It has some useful links to activity ideas & resources towards the end of the course.

     

    Neighbourhood Watch Network

    The Neighbourhood Watch Network supports individuals and groups to create safer, stronger and active communities. To find your local neighbourhood watch please go the OurWatch website on the link below and enter your postcode.

    Website

     

    Definitely Women have created a new group for women who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and any hearing loss.

    Every Thursday 2-3pm – they will be around on Facebook group but most will be using Zoom – more private and able to see each other with subtitle.

    Especially in this difficult time with Coronavirus, they want to support you to prevent you feeling isolated and lonely. They want all deaf and hard of hearing women to be included to discuss various topics, drop in chat or even just a quick hello!

    They will be setting up Zoom topic group, and will include caption/voiceover/BSL.

    Visit their website https://www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/  to find out more.

    You can also read the latest Deaf-initely Women newsletter HERE.

     

     

    Support for Children and Young People

    Local Info;

     

     

    Derbyshire – Your Sexual Health Matters

    What Support do they offer? Our Sexual Health Matters provides a free and confidential condom and lube by post service to people who live in Derbyshire and Derby City. If you are 13 to 15, one of our practitioners will call you for a chat - we will require a mobile or land line telephone number before we are able to process your order.

    Website: https://www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.uk/contraception/condoms/postal-condoms

     

     

     

     

    Childrens guide to Coronavirus

    Website

     

     

    Covid-19 Packs for Children

    Website

     

     

     

    Action for Children - www.actionforchildren.org.uk

     

     

     

    Daily tips and tricks on how to boost your wellbeing/ Feel Good Booklet

    Website

     

    ChildLineWebsite

     

     

    Telephone: 0800111   Online Chat: Available on their website

     

    UNICEF for Every Child

     

    Website

     

    ONLINE Postal Condoms 

    Website

     

     

     

    Volunteering

     

    Local Info;  If you would like to become a volunteer for Derbyshire County Council please contact your local Youth and Community Engagement Workers - Please see details at the top of the page.

     

     

    Coronavirus (COVID-19): health, care and volunteer workers parking pass and concessions

    This guidance describes the terms of use around the government’s free council car parking scheme for NHS workers, social care workers and NHS Volunteer Responders.

     

    Derbyshire Fire and rescue Service – Befriending Service - Website

     

    “Staff working on our telephone befriending service will contact people who are already known to the Service, over the age of 70, or identified as vulnerable and have a general friendly chat about a range of subjects”.

     

    Derbyshire Carers Telephone Befriending

     

    If you feel you as a Carer would benefit from telephone support, or wish to discuss the Telephone Befriending, please contact DCA on: 01773 833833.

     

    British Red Cross online training course for coronavirus volunteers

    Whether you’re volunteering with a charity or lending a hand to a neighbour, this step by step guide tells you how to look after yourself and others.  This training was designed by the British Red Cross for anyone who is responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Whether you’ve been deployed by a charity or have decided to lend a hand to a neighbour, it tells you what you need to know to look after yourselves and others. The content of this course will be regularly updated to reflect the latest situation and advice from government.

    https://rise.articulate.com/share/bOiebd5nNsS8qqBvYouYG_Ompki_m61e#/ 

     

     

     

  • Are you eligible for Free School Meals?

    Tue 05 May 2020

    If your personal and financial circumstances have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for free school meals.

     

    Families who become eligible now will be protected and continue to receive free meals until March 2022. Taking up this allowance can save a family budget over £400 for each child every year.

     

    Schools also benefit, as pupils eligible for free school meals attract Pupil Premium funding of around £1000+ per pupil. This funding is guaranteed for 6 years, whether or not the pupil continues to be eligible for free school meals during that time.

     

    During school closures, we are providing supermarket vouchers which new free school meal families are entitled to.

     

    To check if you are eligible you need to contact the friendly Free School Meals team at checking@derbyshire.gov.uk

     

    You can ring the team on 01629 536400 / 01629 535743

     

    Or apply online at https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/your-child-at-school/meals/school-meals/free-school-meals.aspx

     

     

     

  • Derbyshire Police message

    Thu 23 Apr 2020

    This is a difficult time for everyone but being at home doesn’t mean you are isolated.  There are people who can help.

     

    If you need to talk to someone or if you’re worried about a friend, you can contact any of the following:

     

    If you are worried a crime is happening now, call 999.

    If it isn't an emergency, but you think the police should know about it call 101

    or report it online.

    Twitter - @DerPolContact

    Facebook - @derbyshireconstabulary

    If you would prefer not to contact the Police directly:

    Crimestoppers – 0800555111 (anonymously)

    NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 or email - help@nspcc.org.uk

    Child Line - 0800 1111

  • Welcome to Summer term

    Mon 20 Apr 2020

    Dear Parents/Carers,

     

    We hope you've had a restful Easter break and welcome you to our remote start of Summer term.

     

    We are all adapting to new ways of working and want to take this opportunity to say what an amazing job you are doing supporting your child's wellbeing and learning.

     

    It has definitely been a strange and challenging time - it is OK if you or your child feel wobbly and worried at the moment. We are here for you every step of the way as we figure this out together. Remember, if you have any concerns about helping your child to learn or you need any other support, please let us know by either contacting the teacher on Class Dojo or ringing the school office. The school website and school Twitter page are updated regularly sharing information and guidance which may be helpful to you and your family.

     

    We miss the children very much, but we must follow the Government's guidance to keep everyone in our community safe. The school remains open for some vulnerable children, children with an EHCP, and children of key workers. For everyone else, we continue to provide learning activities in line with the curriculum on Class Dojo. Just because we are not in the same building, does not mean we cannot have some fun together! Your child will have lots of activities they can access until we return to school. So keep an eye on Class Dojo for ideas and remember to log onto Times Table Rock Stars.

     

    We enjoy seeing our pupils' fantastic learning at home, please keep sending their work in via Class Dojo or drop it off at the school office. We would like to display pupils' work in due course.

     

    We cannot say when we will be able to open the school fully, but rest assured that we will continue doing our utmost to keep your child learning and our school community connected.

     

  • Food deliveries for the elderly and vulnerable

    Fri 17 Apr 2020

    Doorstop Delivery Service

     

    Morrisons Ilkeston are now offering a doorstep delivery service to elderly and vulnerable customers.

     

    You are able to order from a list of selected items by calling their Customer Contact Centre (0345 611 6111, selecting option 5).

     

    Your orders will be picked in store and delivered to your homes free of charge (within a 10 mile radius).

     

    Aldi - Foodboxes

     

    Aldi are now doing a £25 food parcel for delivery- although they have sold out at present.

     

    https://www.aldi.co.uk/food-parcels

  • Online education resources

    Tue 07 Apr 2020

    Teachers are communicating through Class Dojo. Here you will find activities and work for your child to complete at home. You can also message the class teacher directly.

     

    The Government have produced a document containing a list of free learning materials and online resources. See link below...

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education

  • Community response unit

    Mon 30 Mar 2020

    Erewash is co-ordinating a massive community response across the county to make sure vulnerable residents are supported through the coronavirus outbreak.

     

    The Community Response Unit will help those in need by delivering services such as:

    • food shopping and delivery
    • checking up on people who are isolated with a phone call or online help to prevent loneliness and check whether there is anything they need
    • collecting and delivering prescriptions
    • preparing meals.

     

    Residents who could be helped by the Community Response Unit include those who are self-isolating because they, or a member of their household, is at risk from coronavirus. Support will be offered to residents struggling to meet their basic needs because of financial, social and health restrictions – including pregnant women, people with some underlying health conditions and those aged 70 or over.

     

    Click the link below for more information...

     

    https://derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/community-response-unit/community-response-unit.aspx

     

     

  • Online safety advice

    Mon 30 Mar 2020

    Online Safety for children and message for parents

     

    During school closures, pupils are likely to be spending more time online. As parents are trying to balance work deadlines with childcare and the unusual situation we find ourselves in, it is more important than ever that we remind you it is vital your child is kept safe online.

     

    Traci Good, our Derbyshire Online Safety trainer, will be producing You Tube videos offering advice and support whilst the schools are closed. She will cover issues such as parental controls (and how to set them up), which apps have seen a surge in popularity since the pandemic, and age specific information aimed at 0-5s, 6-11s and over 11s.

     

    If you have any questions or queries around online safety you can email Traci at good@safetytraining.co.uk

     

    Please watch the below introductory video...

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhLWwQ4Ay5s

  • Coronavirus support

    Mon 30 Mar 2020

    Erewash Local Support

     

    In these unusual times volunteers across local communities are coming together on online platforms including Facebook/Twitter and are trying to support local communities. Please check your local groups online to keep up to date.

     

    If you require more formal support below are some useful contacts. Please be mindful that all services are working on reduced numbers of staff/volunteers.

     

    Money/Finance

     

    https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/ 

     

    This site is updated daily and contains information of benefits, Universal Credits etc.

    If a person can’t sign on or visit JC+, then they need to record in their journal that they are self-isolating because of …..(state reason) and do the questionnaire on the link below.

     

    Derbyshire Discretionary Fund Application Line:

     

    01629 533399 Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm

     

    https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/benefits-debt-and-legal-matters/managing-money-and-debt/derbyshire-discretionary-fund/derbyshire-discretionary-fund-ddf.aspx

     

     

    Citizens Advice:

     

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

     

    Heanor Rd,

    Ilkeston

    DE7 8DY

     

    0300 456 8390

     

    Foodbanks

     

    Ilkeston Area:

     

    Arena Church (referral from Agency)

    Offering food and hot meals to the Community

    Tuesday and Friday 12 noon until 2pm

    1 Rutland Street Ilkeston DE7 8DG (opposite Tesco)

    Tel: 0115 944 2996 Option 2

     

    Long Eaton Area:

     

    Trussell Trust:

    Christ Church

    1 College Street

    Long Eaton NG10 4NE

    Tuesday and Friday 10am until 12 noon

     

    Sawley Area:

     

    Trussell Trust

    165 Wilmot Street

    Sawley

    Long Eaton NG10 3EL

    Saturday mornings

     

     

    Support for the community

     

    Erewash Voluntary Action CVS offering support to volunteers and local groups.

     

    www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk

    Granville Avenue,

    Long Eaton

    NG10 4HD

    Tel: 0115 946 6740

     

    Housing Support

     

    Please contact your own social housing provider or mortgage lender (These details will be on any correspondence you have had from your provider)

     

    Other support/advice available from:

     

    DHA

    153 Bath Street

    Ilkeston, DE7 8AS

    Tel: 0115 930 0199

     

    Erewash Borough Council

    Tel: 0115 907 2244

     

    Safeguarding Advice

     

    Derbyshire County Council:

     

    If you are concerned that a child is suffering or is at risk of significant harm please contact Call Derbyshire/StartingPoint on 01629 533190 www.derbyshire.gov.uk/startingpoint

     

     

    SAFEGUARDING Advice

    https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

    If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.  

     

    https://www.childline.org.uk

    Support for Children and parents in relation to mental health, safety, bulling and various other support.

     

    Mental Health support

     

    Online Emotional Well-being Support

    https://www.kooth.com/ - an online counselling and emotional well-being

    platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

     

     Qwell is a free online Mental Health and Wellbeing resource for parents and carers of young people under the age of 18 that requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Available 365 days of the year via mobile, tablet and desktop devices from 12 noon to 10pm Monday-Friday and 6pm-10pm at weekends, the service provides access to accredited counselling support, peer support via online forums and relevant articles detailing a variety of topics.   https://www.qwell.io/

     

     

    A link to the Young minds website offering suggestions to try and help limit worries. https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus

     

    Domestic Abuse Services

     

    08000 198 668 Derbyshire 24/7 helpline

    https://www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/what-we-do/domestic-abuse/domestic-abuse.aspx

     

    Health Up to date information on current Coronavirus/COVID-19

     

    https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/

    Signs and Symptoms A-Z for all ages.

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

     

    https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19  Updated constantly.

     

     

    Online Safety

     

    Information of how to keep children safe online:

     

     https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

     

     

    https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

  • Coronavirus update - school closure

    Fri 20 Mar 2020

    The government have made it clear that where children can stay safely at home they should do to limit the chance of the virus spreading.

     

    Parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response should read the government advice below...

     

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

     

    Every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.

     

    If you feel you qualify as being employed in one of the critical sectors email

    headteacher@cotmanhay-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk or phone 0115 932 2011 to discuss whether your child will be able to attend school next week.

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