CORONAVIRUS

Do you need help?

If you’re isolated by coronavirus and need help, please call 01744 676767 to find out what support is available.

There are volunteers around St Helens who can do things like:

• Pick up food, essential supplies or medication and leave them on your doorstep
• Have a friendly chat with you on the phone
• Walk your dog

For up-to-date advice and messages on coronavirus, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

Volunteering

Would you like to help people who are isolated or affected by coronavirus?

If so, please register your details on the volunteer portal or call 01744 676767.

You can help by doing things like:

• Delivering food, essential supplies or medication – ensuring you're following social distancing guidelines by leaving them on the doorstep
• Making a friendly phone call to someone self-isolating
• Offering to walk the dog

Street Champions

When registering, you can also put yourself forward as a 'street champion'. You can download a postcard and introduce yourself to your neighbours, offering support.

Street champions might also be contacted with details of someone in need who has been in touch with them. You'll be supported by our Contact Cares team, who can help if someone has concerns about a neighbour or does not know where to direct them.

If you’re isolated by coronavirus and need help, please call 01744 676767 to find out what support is available.

Foodbanks

Foodbanks in St Helens are desperate for donations – can you help?

If you can spare food or essential products for a vulnerable person, you can donate to:

• The Hope Centre/St Helens CLC, Atherton Street, St Helens, WA10 2DT (Tue and Fri, 11am-2.30pm)
• St Helens Baptist Church, Hall Street, St Helens, WA10 1EL (Thu, 11am-2pm)
• St John the Baptist, Market Street, Earlestown, WA12 9DG (Wed 11.30am-1.30pm)