Calderdale Council's new Coronavirus leaflet is on its way to all households in Calderdale. We've had a sneak preview. It includes lots of good advice:
Category: Coronavirus
The Neighbourhood Watch organisation has seen a 25% increase in membership in recent weeks. They have published a special edition of 'Our News' (the e-newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters) to welcome new members, look at how Neighbourhood Watch brings communities together, ways existing groups are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic and more things you can … Continue reading Neighbourhood Watch – A Way To Connect
Pub quizzes are all the rage at the moment as the nation looks to occupy itself and here at Disability Partnership Calderdale, we have a master of the art of compiling pub quizzes, Malcolm Kielty MBE. Malcolm has kindly agreed to provide a quiz every week for the duration and here’s the first. There are … Continue reading Pub Quiz #2 – Have a Go
Below is a copy of a letter we will be sending to both local MPs and to local councillors. It spells out our concerns at a time when everyone is experiencing a new and entirely unfamiliar way of living, which for some vulnerable people is proving extremely challenging: LETTER FROM DISABILITY PARTNERSHIP CALDERDALE 3 … Continue reading Our Letter To Local Politicians
Tesco’s chief executive says that panic-buying seems to have eased, after the stockpiling witnessed at the start of the coronavirus outbreak. In an email to customers, Tesco CEO Dave Lewis said a new, ‘more normal’ pattern of shopping was beginning to emerge. This will come as a relief to many, as research found that 76% … Continue reading Supermarket Situation Round-Up
The government have published an article outlining how they are "Supporting disabled people through the coronavirus outbreak". We've published the full article below: This government hugely values disabled people and is committed to ensuring that disabled people are supported during this challenging and worrying time. We will do everything in our power to ensure … Continue reading Government Outline Its Support For Disabled People
From this week, the most vulnerable residents will receive food parcels, containing essential items such as pasta, fruit, tinned goods and toilet rolls. The Government will arrange direct delivery of these parcels in future, but the Council is arranging delivery of initial packages this week to homes across Calderdale. The people receiving the food parcels … Continue reading Food deliveries to most vulnerable begin this week
Coronavirus-related scams can take place over the phone, online and face-to-face. Here are our tips on how to avoid them. For a small group of people, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may increase their susceptibility to the risk of financial abuse due to being home alone, answering telephones and being on the internet more than usual. … Continue reading Coronavirus-Related Scams – Spotting & Avoiding!
Halifax Opportunities Trust, Himmat and St Augustines have come together to coordinate a new food parcel delivery service to those most vulnerable in the communities of Park Ward, Warley & the immediate surrounding areas. This service is aimed at: People and families who are vulnerable and isolated and can't get out for provisions People and … Continue reading Food Parcels for Vulnerable – Park Ward & Warley Areas
You should tell your supplier straightaway if you can’t top up your meter. This includes if you are ill with coronavirus or following guidance to stay at home and self-isolate, and if you don’t have anyone to help you. The government has launched an emergency package with energy suppliers to ensure you don’t face any additional … Continue reading Advice: top-up gas and electricity payments