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Coronavirus Support Service
The service is aimed at people aged 70 years and over and who need help during periods of self-isolation. It is aimed at helping those within self-isolation and their carers to access;
• Shopping trips / food parcels / welfare ‘goodie’ bags
• Regular telephone calls / befriending service
• Information and advice – incl. benefits assessments and links to wider public/voluntary sector support
• Specialist dementia care and support
• Cleaning*
• Meal preparation*
• CQC registered nail cutting*
*Charges apply but these are reduced wherever possible
Want to volunteer your time?
Age Concern Central Lancashire recognises that many people want to help the elderly during the Coronavirus pandemic and the Coronavirus Support Service provides the ideal opportunity to do just that. Volunteering with Age Concern Central Lancashire will ensure that your support is used to reach those most in need.
To refer in to the service or to enquire about volunteering, please contact Age Concern Central Lancashire through;
Coronavirus Helpline: (01772) 552850 (Option Zero)
Website: using the form below
Various levels of support are available across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and Wyre.
Downloadable Resources
Our Dementia Services team have pulled together some fantastic FREE resources to help carers and those living with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic.
Online Resources:
- NASA Live: – Watch the earth from space
- Sharks in the Atlantic– See whats happening underwater
- Gorilla Webcam – from the forest corridor
- BBC Reminiscence Archive– Conversation starters