Coronavirus Support for Vulnerable People

Ribble Valley Borough Council and South Ribble Borough Council are able to offer vulnerable individuals support during this difficult time.

 

Both councils are working in partnership with residents, businesses, partners and the voluntary sector to provide free help and support with everyday needs such as:

•             Obtaining food parcels

•             Collecting prescriptions

•             Preventing loneliness

•             Housing advice

•             Financial and debt advice

•             Help with shopping

•             Meals on Wheels

 

If you are a resident that may need additional support during the outbreak, someone who wants to volunteer your time and services to help those in need, or a local business seeking the latest Government information, then you can find more details on the below pages, or by calling one of the numbers below:

 

Ribble Valley: 01200 414597 (9-5 Mon to Fri)

https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/info/200394/council_news/1741/coronavirus_covid-19/3

South Ribble: 01772 625625 (9-5 Mon to Fri) or 01772 625499 (Out of Hours)

https://www.southribble.gov.uk/southribbletogether

 

 

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