COVID-19 Community Resources

Updated 11th Aurgust

Link on here to voluntary and support groups across the county:http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news/articles/wiltshire-council-publishes-directory-of-volunteer-groups

Government number to call ONLY FOR VERY VULNERABLE / HIGH RISK / SHIELDING PEOPLE 0800 0288 327 or they can register here https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

Help from NHS Volunteer Responders FOR VERY VULNERABLE AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SELF ISOLATING 0808 196 3382 or people can self-refer online https://volunteering.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/nhs-volunteer-responders-portal/isolating

 

GENERAL HELP AND SUPPORT

Area

Organisation

Purpose

Contact details

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Wiltshire Council

Wellbeing Hub for vulnerable residents i.e. shielding or self isolating and with no support network – they will give out contact details for support groups.

0300 003 4576 or wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Wessex Community Action & Salisbury City Council

Volunteer support with shopping, prescriptions, phone support etc

01722 326822 or 01722 342860 or via link here https://www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/community-support

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

In need! - Salisbury and Surrounding areas

Volunteer support with shopping, prescriptions, phone support etc. All volunteers DBS checked.

Good feedback from patients about this group.

07544768964

07544749693

InNeedSalisbury@gmail.com 

Facebook Page

Whole of Salisbury

St Pauls Church

Practical and phone support

01722 334005 or

07722 237850

Whole of Salisbury

Giles Harries

Prescription collection from Harcourt or Millstream pharmacies - £2 fee

Good feedback about him from Cassie at Rowlands

0759 569 1046

Whole of Salisbury

Salvation Army

Food Bank Vouchers

Emergency clothing

Prayer and emotional support

01722 322553

LOWER BEMERTON ONLY

Safer and Supportive Salisbury

Getting Shopping / Prescriptions. Phonecalls to combat social isolation. Posting Mail

Anne Tel - 01722 326261 

Anne Mob - 07929401586

Margaret  Tel - 01722 321683

Mob – 07790287062

HARNHAM ONLY

Harnham Community Network

Shopping, collecting prescriptions, posting m ail, making a friendly phone call

07900 815605

harnhamcommunity@gmail.com

 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Area

Organisation

Purpose

Contact details

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

NEW

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership

24 Hour support, advice and guidance over the phone for their patients, families and carers as well as members of the public who are worried about their own or someone else’s mental health.

0300 303 1320

“If you or your loved one feels unsafe, at risk or unable to cope without professional advice, our dedicated staff, with a wealth of skills and experience, will respond to your enquiries and arrange for trained mental health advisors and clinicians to help enable you to manage your difficulties.”

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

School Nurses

Confidential help for 11-19 year olds

Young people call 07480635513 9am-4pm

Parents / carers call 0300 247 0090 9am-5pm

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Children and Young People’s mental health helpline, 24 hours

01865 903777 9am-5pm Mon-Fr

01865 901000 5pm-9am Mon-Fri and all weekend

“Anyone concerned about a child or young person’ mental health (or the child or young person themselves) can phone the helpline and speak to mental health experts who will provide advice, guidance and support over the telephone”

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Age UK Wiltshire

Weekly “reassurance call” to people age 70+

01380 727767

or you can register online https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/about-us/contact-us/reassurance-calls/

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Richmond Fellowship

Phone support for people struggling with mental health and wellbeing plus signposting to other services

01380 724833 (leave a voicemail) or wiltshirereferrals@richmondfellowship.org.uk

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Alabare “Riverside Sanctuary”

Alabaré Riverside Sanctuary is a confidential telephone service aimed at anyone who is in mental health crisis or who is struggling to manage their mental wellbeing and would benefit from professional support. Alabaré’s specialist team are able to provide guidance and advice including coping strategies and help people get further support if they need it. 

tel: 01722 466680

email: riversidesanctuary@alabare.co.uk

Monday - Friday between 5pm - 10:30pm

More info https://www.alabare.co.uk/home/riverside-sanctuary/mental-health

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Age UK Wiltshire

Age UK Wiltshire are offering “reassurance” social telephone calls to older people from one of their friendly volunteers.

Tel: 0808 196 2424

enquiries@ageukwiltshire.org.uk

FOOD / DELIVERIES

Area

Organisation

Purpose

Contact details

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Age UK

Hot meal service

0808 196 2424 or communitymeals@ageukwiltshire.org.uk

Friary

Anybody Can Cook

Food delivery / meals on wheels for vulnerable families (i.e. ones who would get free school meals) and older residents. FREE.

Catherine Maxwell

enquiries@anybodycancook.co.uk

07881611691

“Local Villages”

Reeve the Baker

Bread deliveries

jane@reevethebaker.co.uk 

Salisbury

Britz Fish and Chips

Fish and Chip deliveries via Deliveroo and Value Cars Taxis and minimum exposure collection

01722 413939

www.britzfishandchips.co.uk

Salisbury

Bhavish news

Food delivery

01722 567356

Salisbury

The Asian Food Store

Food delivery

07875 543718

Salisbury

Hendersons Artisan Bakery

Food delivery

01722 341717

Salisbury

The Duck Inn, Laverstock

Pop up shop selling basics (and beer!) 9am-2pm daily except Sunday plus local deliveries

01722 327678

MISCELLANEOUS

Area

Organisation

Purpose

Contact details

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Home Schooling

Help and ideas on parents who are home schooling during this time

Website: https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/homeschooling-during-covid-19-how-one-family-is-doing-it/

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Helping Hand

Free IT Support for elderly and vulnerable: help with digital shopping, video communication etc

01249 470148

Whole of Salisbury and surrounds

Action on Hearing Loss

Hearing aid batteries by post for SDH audiology patients plus advice on hearing aids and hearing loss for all.

Gill Drayson telephone 01722 580014 

mobile 07570 670 643 or

email Gillian.drayson@hearingloss.org.uk

Please note this Information is not owned byThree Chequers Medical Practice, but is freely available

Published: May 1, 2020