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 |
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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.” |
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Whole of Salisbury and surrounds |
School Nurses |
Confidential help for 11-19 year olds |
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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” |
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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/ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
Salisbury |
Britz Fish and Chips |
Fish and Chip deliveries via Deliveroo and Value Cars Taxis and minimum exposure collection |
01722 413939 |
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 |
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Published: May 1, 2020
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