Coronavirus - Support
For details of groups and services in B&NES, who have adapted to continue their work in the community, along with new groups and projects which have started in direct response to the current situation, please see the Virtual Hope Guide: click here
Ageing Better have some information about their response to Covid-19, have a look at thier website for details: click here
Here is some information for unpaid carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-providing-unpaid-care
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Coping with Bereavement
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating affect on everyone who is facing the grief of having lost a loved one. For those bereaved as a direct result of the virus every statistic we read on the news represents people who are dearly missed and whose family and friends are having to come to terms with a world without them. For those who have lost loved ones from other causes you too are having to deal with increased trauma created by social distancing measures and being cut off from some of your usual support network. The following sources of support can provide help and advice.
Practical steps following a death - what to do when someone dies
Emotional support
Support for children and young people
Meals Service
For details of local food suppliers, please see the 3SG website: https://www.3sg.org.uk/pages/sustainable-food-partnership