The commitment and collective efforts of local authority staff working with the community and voluntary sectors has seen the delivery of over 1770 parcels of food and support to extremely vulnerabl...
The commitment and collective efforts of local authority staff working with the community and voluntary sectors has seen the delivery of over 1770 parcels of food and support to extremely vulnerable, isolated Warwickshire residents.
Teams are working hard across the county and expect to delivery 1000 more by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend to help those without means of support get the essentials they need. The distribution programme began in earnest last week with the delivery of packs containing staple food provisions but this has now been expanded to include household items such as cleaning products and toilet paper.
People isolated without support are encouraged to call the county hotline on 0800 408 1447 and help will be arranged either in the form of a provisions package, referral to other services or information related to emotional, financial or other forms of support. Individuals identified by the NHS as extremely vulnerable are also being contacted by the local authority so their situation can be assessed.
The Warwickshire scheme has been set up locally to supplement Government support and is a joint initiative from Warwickshire County Council, the five district and borough councils and the voluntary sector with planning support from military services.
It supports the amazing work of the county’s strong volunteer workforce which is working tirelessly in Warwickshire neighbourhoods helping those who are struggling at this difficult time.
Local councils are open, for general service information, get in touch:
Warwickshire County Council – 01926 410410 www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Enquiries can also be directed to the relevant district or borough council.
North Warwickshire Borough Council - 01827 715341 www.northwarks.gov.uk
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council - 02476 376376 www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Rugby Borough Council - 01788 533533 www.rugby.gov.uk
Stratford-on-Avon District Council - 01789 267575 www.stratford.gov.uk
Warwick District Council - 01926 450000 www.warwickdc.gov.uk