We'll be posting links here to resources for BFWI members and their families providing information, support and opportunities to volunteer.
COVID-19 – LINKS to ADVICE AND SUPPORT
Below, there are links to sources of national and local advice and support on the following topics:
- NFWI FAQs for members
- Community support
- Physical and mental health and wellbeing
- Vulnerable groups and the elderly
- Foodbank help for low-income families
- Key workers and Personal Protective Equipment
- Renting, landlords and moving house
- Welfare, paying bills, and consumer advice
- Police and crime
NFWI Coronavirus News
The impact of Covid-19 on WI meetings and members:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/nfwi-news/articles/faqs-covid-19-impact-on-wi-meetings-and-events
Domestic violence support: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/Domestic-Violence-Support
Homemade face coverings: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/diy-wi-face-masks
Accessing or supporting foodbanks: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/COVID-19-Food-Banks
Food safety for volunteers: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/covid-19-food-safety
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/nfwi-news/articles/faqs-covid-19-impact-on-wi-meetings-and-events
Domestic violence support: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/Domestic-Violence-Support
Homemade face coverings: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/diy-wi-face-masks
Accessing or supporting foodbanks: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/COVID-19-Food-Banks
Food safety for volunteers: https://www.thewi.org.uk/home/coronavirus/covid-19-food-safety
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Volunteering – Community Impact Bucks
Community Impact Bucks is the local support and development agency for charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises in Buckinghamshire.
https://communityimpactbucks.org.uk/covid-19-guidance-and-advice-for-voluntary-groups-and-volunteers/
Local Council advice and information: Guidance for people who live or work in Buckinghamshire
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/community/emergency-planning/coronavirus-information-and-advice/
Carers in Bucks – advice and support for unpaid carers
https://carersbucks.org/
Buckinghamshire Recycling - updates on waste collection services
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/waste-and-recycling/covid-19-guidance-for-waste-services/
Relate – couple and family relationships
https://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-nearest-relate
Libraries – service updates
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries
Community Impact Bucks is the local support and development agency for charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises in Buckinghamshire.
https://communityimpactbucks.org.uk/covid-19-guidance-and-advice-for-voluntary-groups-and-volunteers/
Local Council advice and information: Guidance for people who live or work in Buckinghamshire
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/community/emergency-planning/coronavirus-information-and-advice/
Carers in Bucks – advice and support for unpaid carers
https://carersbucks.org/
Buckinghamshire Recycling - updates on waste collection services
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/waste-and-recycling/covid-19-guidance-for-waste-services/
Relate – couple and family relationships
https://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-nearest-relate
Libraries – service updates
www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
NHS medical advice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS 111 advice telephone service: call 111
Buckinghamshire Health Trust Hospitals
Advice and guidance on visiting, routine and outpatient appointments:
https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/coronavirus/public-information-covid_19.htm
Buckinghamshire Stop Smoking Service
Individuals can self-refer by visiting livewellstaywellbucks.co.uk or calling 01628 857311
Covid-19 symptoms self-reporting app: https://covid.joinzoe.com/
Asthma UK: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/
Cancer Research UK: https://about-cancer.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer
Crohns and colitis: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice
NHS 111 advice telephone service: call 111
Buckinghamshire Health Trust Hospitals
Advice and guidance on visiting, routine and outpatient appointments:
https://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/coronavirus/public-information-covid_19.htm
Buckinghamshire Stop Smoking Service
Individuals can self-refer by visiting livewellstaywellbucks.co.uk or calling 01628 857311
Covid-19 symptoms self-reporting app: https://covid.joinzoe.com/
Asthma UK: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/
Cancer Research UK: https://about-cancer.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer
Crohns and colitis: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Mental health advice – Samaritans: call 116 123 helpline 24 hrs a day, 365 days
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
Mental health – practical advice while staying at home from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Mental health – information for young people from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Chiltern SINGs! Online singalong with Chiltern Music Therapy
https://m.facebook.com/ChilternMusicTherapy/posts/
Bucks Libraries virtual library for eBooks, AudioBooks and more
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries/search-library-item/
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
Mental health – practical advice while staying at home from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Mental health – information for young people from MIND
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Chiltern SINGs! Online singalong with Chiltern Music Therapy
https://m.facebook.com/ChilternMusicTherapy/posts/
Bucks Libraries virtual library for eBooks, AudioBooks and more
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries/search-library-item/
VULNERABLE AND EXTREMELY VULNERABLE GROUPS
HM Government Publications on shielding and the medically extremely vulnerable: updated July 8
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
HM Government advice on safe social distancing:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing
Find a Foodbank
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
Bucks Young Homeless
https://www.bucksfamilyinfo.org/kb5/buckinghamshire/fsd/advice.page?id=IAwPRnTatt8
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
HM Government advice on safe social distancing:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing
Find a Foodbank
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
Bucks Young Homeless
https://www.bucksfamilyinfo.org/kb5/buckinghamshire/fsd/advice.page?id=IAwPRnTatt8
ADVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Age UK – advice Line for older people
Tel: 0800 055 6112 (8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Age UK – Advice on staying safe at home
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/staying-safe/
AGE UK Bucks:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire/
Social care provider hub – Bucks County Council
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/care-adults/
Tel: 0800 055 6112 (8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Age UK – Advice on staying safe at home
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/staying-safe/
AGE UK Bucks:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire/
Social care provider hub – Bucks County Council
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/care-adults/
KEY WORKERS
Schools coronavirus helpline
Tel: 0800 046 8687
Key workers – schools support for children
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
Tel: 0800 046 8687
Key workers – schools support for children
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
RENTERS, LANDLORDS, MOVING HOUSE
Government advice on renters and landlords
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
Moving house: updated May 21
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
Moving house: updated May 21
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
WELFARE, PAYING BILLS AND CONSUMER ADVICE
State benefits
Statutory sick pay, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support and Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
Citizens Advice Bureau – national website or advice and chat online
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
Which? – Consumer rights advice – insurance, cancelled travel and events
https://www.which.co.uk/news/coronavirus/
Statutory sick pay, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support and Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
Citizens Advice Bureau – national website or advice and chat online
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
Which? – Consumer rights advice – insurance, cancelled travel and events
https://www.which.co.uk/news/coronavirus/
POLICE AND CRIME
Police notice: We're asking you please to only call 999 if it is an emergency and 101 if it is urgent. If you can, use our online services. Please only contact us about breaches of the 'stay at home' measures if you feel there is a significant issue or serious breach of the restrictions.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (freephone 24 hours)
Dial: 999 in an emergency
Crime or public gatherings
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/tell-us-about-possible-breach-coronavirus-measures/
Scams and price hikes – report to Bucks Trading Standards
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/report-to-trading-standards/#h-how-to-report-a-trader-to-trading-standards
Scams – National Trading Standards advice
https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/article/505/beware_of_covid_19_scams
Scams and phishing – HMRC advice
https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing
Telephone scams – police advice
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/internet-email-mobile-fraud/
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (freephone 24 hours)
Dial: 999 in an emergency
Crime or public gatherings
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/c19/tell-us-about-possible-breach-coronavirus-measures/
Scams and price hikes – report to Bucks Trading Standards
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/report-to-trading-standards/#h-how-to-report-a-trader-to-trading-standards
Scams – National Trading Standards advice
https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/article/505/beware_of_covid_19_scams
Scams and phishing – HMRC advice
https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing
Telephone scams – police advice
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/internet-email-mobile-fraud/
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