COVID-19 Support
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Coronavirus - IMPORTANT LOCAL UPDATE
Travel safely during the coronavirus outbreak
You can help control coronavirus and travel safely by:
- working from home where possible
- shopping locally and less often
- considering all other forms of transport, such as cycling and walking, before using public transport
- avoiding the busiest times and routes
- keeping your distance when your travel, where possible
- washing or sanitising your hands regularly
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers
Stay alert
We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:
- stay at home as much as possible
- work from home if you can
- limit contact with other people
- keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
- wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
Useful telephone numbers:
| Education Support Partnership |
:08000 562 561 |
| Childline | 0800 1111 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | 0808 2000 247 |
| Mind | 0300 123 3393 |
| Age UK | 0800 169 6565 |
BwD Help Hub for residents
Support for Blackburn with Darwen’s most vulnerable people
If you are in desperate need of food, are worried about paying for gas and electricity, or need 
support for your mental wellbeing while you’re isolated at home, get in touch with the BwD Help Hub.
In order to use the online form you will need to create an account by registering and following the instructions.
or call 01254 588111. Phone lines are open 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
If you are concerned about a neighbour please contact the Help Hub above.
Who you can contact for support
We don’t want anyone to struggle during the Coronavirus outbreak, and are working with a range of local organisations who can offer support.
Whether you need a prescription picking up, some shopping delivered, or a warm meal, there’s someone in Blackburn with Darwen who can help you.
Support offers from our partners
Age UK
Wide range of support services, information, advice and guidance for people over 55.
Contact: 01254 266620
Blackburn Food Bank
Food supplies to people in need.
Contact: 01254 672756
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service
Support, information advice and guidance for people who care for friends and family.
Contact: 01254 688440
Care Network
Information, advice and guidance on a wide range of community services including the Safe Trader scheme.
Contact: 01254 507255
Child Action North West
Range of services to support children, young people and their families.
Contact: 01254 244700
Health and wellbeing advice
Range of services to support people to improve their health and wellbeing. re:fresh website
Contact 01254 682 037
Lancashire Women
Range of support services for women designed around individual needs.
Contact: 0300 3301354
Prescription medication
If you need prescription medication, we advise you to contact your GP surgery or local pharmacy.
Shelter
For other financial, welfare or housing advice please contact Shelter:
- Telephone 0344 515 1831
- Email: lancashire@shelter.org.uk
We are also working with local community groups and charities who are keen to provide support to residents in need in their neighbourhoods.