Coronavirus: ways you can help your community
There are lots of ways you can help people in your community. We’ve pulled together some of them.
Ways you can help people locally
You can:
share local authority schemes
find support groups in your area – we've been given these details by people in communities
direct people to mutual aid groups set up to help people in local communities who are considered high risk
Volunteer with recognised organisations
Sign up to volunteer at:
Support people to get fairer access to food
You can:
connect with a local group in your community who's tackling food poverty and needs volunteers or food donations
apply to be a Food Share partner with Co-op if you're a local group
donate or exchange surplus food with a local community Hubbub fridge
contact your local Member Pioneer Co-ordinator to find a Food Share partner
find out what your council is doing to fight food poverty at a local level through Co-op Party’s Food Justice Finder
donate to food banks – visit the Trussell Trust website and find a food bank in your area
Help people with money worries
You can:
share this advice on claiming benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions
direct people to the following job sites if they're out of work: Co-op, Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl, Cera Care, Home Instead, HC-One
Help people with legal worries
You can:
guide them to Citizens Advice for free, independent and confidential advice on any legal issues they're facing during the Covid-19 pandemic
share information from Co-op Legal Services about employee rights around health and safety, sick pay and leave
share information on how people can make a will during lockdown
Share accurate advice
For advice on what to do if you, or someone you know, has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the NHS website or GOV.UK.
You can also signpost people to:
the mental health charity, Mind
Mind's advice on supporting children and young people
the latest travel advice at GOV.UK
Guides to support you
Find out how to set up or attend an online activity or event, and things to do at home.
How to set up a community quiz
How to host a music experience
How to set up an online activity
How to volunteer safely
How to enjoy the arts at home
How to learn new skills
How to find activities for over 50s
How to find cooking and baking inspiration
How to attend online activities
How to look after your mental wellbeing
How to keep fit during lockdown
How to keep your child entertained at home
How to get support safely
How to get help with homeschooling
How to stay healthy and entertained at home
An amazing local man called Stef walked 10 miles a day for 30 days in March, dressed as a banana. He has already exceeded his target of £1,000 for NHS and has now raised over £2,000. He’s 60 years old and is promoting health, kindness and wellbeing.
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