Right now there is a bunch of keen, able and really amazing volunteers helping in the community.
Healthy eating and drinking in lockdown
As everyone is trying their best to stay at home and practice social distancing.
If you are an older person or know someone who is.
This is to help manage eating and drinking well with some helpful tips.
FINAL Eating and Drinking Well in Later Life and Coronavirus
Mental Health FREE helpline
Local mental health charity launch Coronavirus helpline
Leading Hampshire and Isle of Wight mental health charity Solent Mind have launched a free helpline, available to those experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing issues as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Experienced advisors can offer bitesize support to those feeling anxious or low as well as practical guidance on keeping mentally well during isolation. The confidential service can also signpost callers to specific local support, such as benefits advice or bereavement services.
Solent Mind Chief Executive, Kevin Gardner says: “We’re seeing that Coronavirus has significantly impacted the emotional health of our communities through the uncertainty attached to income, housing, family and relationships. Our knowledgeable staff, many of whom have their own personal lived experience of mental health issues, can offer useful ways to move forward.”
Solent Mind supports over 25,000 people each year through a network of Wellbeing Centres, talking therapies and specialist recovery-focused services across the Solent region. Although face-to-face appointments have been temporarily suspended, many core services continue to operate a vital telephone service for both new and existing service users alike.
It is hoped that the introduction of the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Helpline and the adaptation of Solent Mind’s mental health services can reduce the pressure on NHS services and the risk of people experiencing an urgent mental health crisis.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive, Dr Nick Broughton says: “Charities such as Solent Mind play a vital role alongside NHS mental health services and we need to work together now more than ever. I welcome the new helpline and applaud colleagues at Solent Mind for adapting their services to continue supporting people in need during this extraordinary time.”
The Solent Mind Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Helpline is available to residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm (except bank holidays) on 023 8017 9049.
Further details can be found in Solent Mind’s Coronavirus Wellbeing Hub, which contains up to date service information and free downloadable mental health toolkits for the whole family: www.solentmind.org.uk/coronavirushubwww.solentmind.org.uk/coronavirushubwww.solentmind.org.uk/coronavirushub.
Super Steve!
SUPER STEVE!
Rockstar ‘loading the checkout’ technique with gloves on. He is doing shopping for our vulnerable people in isolation. Normally, he is one of our DIAL-A-RIDE drivers.
Steve is a member of staff alongside a team of people co-ordinating, supporting and improving the lives of people who have extra needs and their families.
We have been inundated with volunteers and really are geared up to help you, with practical support needs as well as keeping in touch.
These are strange times and we are here to help in the Eastleigh and Fareham areas.
Please ring us on:
023 8090 2400 (Eastleigh)
07702 802 555 (Fareham)
Email: (Eastleigh)
info@1community.org.uk
(Fareham)
hhamlett@1community.org.uk
Help for charities.
Yesterday the chancellor announced a package of support for charities. It’s an important start, but the government needs to go further, and NCVO (of which one community are members of) will be doing everything it can to make sure it does.
What’s in the package?
A total of £750m in new funding was announced for charities responding to the crisis in the UK.
£370m will go to small and medium-sized charities, channelled through the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and other organisations. It will support locally-focused charities doing most during the outbreak.
Another £360m will be allocated to charities providing essential services and supporting people during the crisis. Some is specifically earmarked for hospices, St John’s Ambulance to support the NHS and Citizens Advice to allow more staff to provide advice. Children’s charities and victims’ charities were also mentioned.
The government will also match public donations to the BBC’s Big Night In charity appeal, with a minimum donation of £20m to the National Emergencies Trust.
It’s a start, but it’s not enough
With charity shops shut and fundraising events cancelled, we estimate charities stand to lose around £4bn in 12 weeks as a result of the crisis. We know how many people and communities rely on the services charities – NCVO members and non-members alike – provide.
This is an important start, but we know it won’t be enough to prevent good charities around the country from closing their doors. Even many that survive will look very different in a few months’ time, with a severely reduced capacity to provide the support that people rely on.
You can read more about the package, and our response, in Elizabeth Chamberlain’s blog post.
Shopping for you!
MARVELLOUS MARVIN is out shopping for our vulnerable clients who are self isolating. Normally, Marvin is one of our DIAL-A-RIDE drivers.
If you need help or know someone who does, ring us on 023 8090 2400.
Fareham Area- Help is Available
We can help you!
One Community – Able to Help
Although our normal services are suspended our teams, in both Eastleigh and Fareham, are still able to either offer direct help (shopping, prescriptions, dog walking) or signposting to the help available.
Ring us on 023 8090 2400 in Eastleigh or 07702 802555 in Fareham, 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.
One Community Services – COVID- January 2021
One Community Services – COVID-January 2021
CV Response Services- currently tier 4.
If you have any questions about the current public health emergency, or are in need of assistance with shopping or telephone companionship during this period of social isolation, we can help. Please call us on 023 8090 2400 or email info@1community.org.uk, Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.
In line with Government regulations we have adapted our usual services as follows:
Options
Our Day Centre is currently closed but normally, provides a service to vulnerable clients. Home visits and referrals can be arranged. Please be patient while we arrange an appointment. Our Lifeline services continue as vital to vulnerable people in this time of isolation.
Back 2 the future
Are operating a telephone companionship service.
Young Carers
Are operating remotely. Phone 023 8090 2400 to be put through to the member of staff who can assist you.
Shopmobility
Our Shopmobility service is closed while we are in tier4
Transport
Our Dial-A-Ride and Hedge End Park minibus shopping service is running to enable passengers to do their essential food shopping. We would prefer to do the shopping for you if you have no one else. There is a small charge to cover fuel costs. Please phone 023 8090 2450 or 023 8090 2432. Hedge End service telephone: 023 8090 2432.
Voluntary Sector Support in Eastleigh and Fareham
Our Volunteer Centre is operating Monday to Friday 9am-4pm by phone or email – phone 023 8064 1202 or 01329 239934, email volunteer@1community.org.uk Community Development services remain available by phone or online. Phone Charlotte on 07561 742957 (Tuesday-Thursday), or Hayley on 07702 802555, email vss@1community.org.uk
Flourish Community Shop
The Flourish Community Pop Up Shop in Eastleigh’s Swan Centre will not be open, please contact Eastleigh Museum for details for future dates.
One Community Information Centre Fareham
Our Information Centre in Fareham Shopping Centre is not open to the public, but staff can be contacted by phone on 01329 239934 and email on volunteer@1community.org.uk
Eastleigh Museum
Eastleigh Museum is now closed. Please ring the main office number 023 8090 2400 for Basics Bank Vouchers & Hate Crime Reporting.
egular updates and information will appear on our website www.1community.org.uk
and our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts
Fareham News
Regretfully, due to the corona virus (covid-19) pandemic, we have had to postpone the next couple of Fareham Community events.
Watch this space and we will post further details when we have them.
