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WCC Public Health Community Transport Partners – VASA, Volunteer Friends, Beeline

To support the health and wellbeing of our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health has been involved in a variety of work streams, many of which have built upon established partnerships.

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A patient in his 60s who lives alone, and experiences severe depression and loneliness was attending a local community cafe each day to be with others.

Coping with Lockdown - Talking Really Helps

 I am a single parent with a young daughter.  I never considered myself to be a single parent until lockdown.

Feeling Positive

I am 71 years old and lost my husband in February 2020. I contacted the WCC Shielding Hub feeling very upset and alone.

The Right Information For Me

I live on my own.  Before lockdown I was able to visit the day care centre and this was not only a place where I met my friends, I was also told about things in a way that I understood. 

Getting out

I came to ConnectWELL as a self-referral in July 2020. I told the advisor that what mattered to me most was to get out and about, join in activities and meet other people.  

Making new Connections

I was referred to ConnectWELL in December 2019. I have cancer, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) / Pulmonary disease, depression, and other co-morbidities.