As we go into the 2nd lock-down period our focus remains to support those who need our help, who feel isolated or vulnerable and particularly those who legally will need to isolate, through symptoms or contact tracing. 

This 2nd lock-down is markedly different from the 1st, in terms of scope and planned duration and we have adjusted our planned support to match it.   Here are the services we can help with.   

 Advice/Support

 Friendly Chat & Check-in

 Dog Walking

…and your neighbours CAN’T help you, contact South Brent and District Caring  call      01364 700282 
(Please leave a message and we will call you)
 
Please continue to contact the local shops direct either by phone or by using their click and collect service to place orders. Delivery remains available. 

 Food Support

At present it is not intended to restart the Community Food Bank.

For Food Support, please continue to contact the permanent Food Banks in Ivybridge and Buckfastleigh.  If you are new to the need, discuss your needs with the Caring Office or the Health Centre who may be able to issue you with a voucher for these banks.

If you are isolating, and need help with Prescriptions or Shopping Assistance  click the button below (also contains other information on the Post Office, and local business supporting remote home order & delivery)

Prescriptions & Shopping Assistance

Well-Being & Mental Health Support 

The resumption of the well-being support line remains under consideration.

Computers for Connection and Community Benefit 

Are  you isolated and unable to connect and living in our supported parishes? Call us and leave a message explaining why and we will try to loan you a suitable donated & repurposed computer.     We are not looking for any future donations at this time.                               01364 700282

 Transport Options

We have some volunteers able and willing to support medical transport ONLY during this lock-down.  If you have been asked to attend hospital for a medical procedure, please call our transport line so we can try to support you.  01364 700289

1. Help your neighbour

First think of how you can support those affected and self-isolating. If you are healthy and safe to do so, download, print and distribute our “Dear Neighbour” note:
View & Download

2. Give Money:  PayPal – BACS – Cash

While we always welcome financial support for South brent & District Caring, we anticipate being able to support the specific activity during the 2nd lock-down from our COVID reserves from previous fundraising.

Donate

3. Volunteer

We will continue to need volunteers for lots of different roles, including some that can be performed from home. While we hope to be able to manage the 2nd lock-down from within the normal resources of Caring we will contact volunteers from the 1st lock-down pool as and when required.

We will resume our regular email and Facebook bulletins. 

Facebook

For all of the latest community assist ideas and activities, look at the dedicated Facebook page:
South Brent Assist Facebook

Email Bulletin

Sign up for a weekly bulletin to receive key updates about the community response in South Brent:
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View the latest bulletin (soon)

NHS Safety Advice

Read the latest health advice and information:
NHS.UK

Local Council Links

For the latest updates on local issues, especially help available (particularly from District and County) including recycling centres, notices of council services, council meetings etc 
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