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🟢 Think about who's most at risk 🟢 Don't forget the phone as well as online contact 🟢 Ask people how they're feeling 🟢 Find ways they can give help, not just get it Read our guide to tackling #LonelinessInCovid: campaigntoendloneliness.org/wp-content/upl…

So excited to share the learning from our first #LonelinessInCovid events with @EndLonelinessUK - next ones are coming soon - we wanted to create a simple guide to working with people who are lonely. Please share!

"Not only does it provide elderly people with human connection, but it also helps alleviate boredom the pupils may be feeling.” Even a small act of kindness, such as sending a letter, can make a big difference to someone else’s life. #EndLoneliness charitytoday.co.uk/student-encour…

New job opportunity at Creative Living Centre, Centre Manager / Deputy Chief Officer deadline June 4th creativelivingcentre.org.uk/vacancies.html Please help us find the right person for this job by giving it a RT, thanks! #charityjobs #prestwich

📺 WATCH NOW: An important Easter message for families, from Lego. #StayHomeSaveLives #BeAHero

The SilverCloud digital mental health platform provides extra #support + help for anyone who’s stressed + anxious during the #COVID19 outbreak. gm.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/ #MentalHealth #CoronaVirus #isolation

Access support for vulnerable people - there are now five Community Hubs throughout #Bury, set up by the Council + @NHSBuryCCG to help provide support for those residents most vulnerable to #coronavirus Ring 0161 253 5353 or see bury.gov.uk/communityhubs for details. #TeamBury

Coronavirus. Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds and don’t touch your face, eyes, nose, and mouth, to prevent infection

Super proud to be working with The Attic Project to deliver essential supplies to some of our highest risk and vulnerable in #Bury Supporting people and reducing the risks on the #NHS 🌈💚💜 #KeepSafe #StayHome #HereWhenYouNeedUs

GMP now has the ability to take 101 calls & answer LiveChat queries from home. Ch. Supt Paul Clements said "I believe GMP could be the first force in England [to do this] & we are really pleased with how the process has gone." See more information here crowd.in/QUCwPb

Huge shouts of praise for @PorchBoxes for filling our van with nappies, baby wash and Moses baskets woooohooooo 🎉. If you can help them fill their store with food they would also be dancing with joy like we are ! @KindBury @BuryMarket @BuryVCFA #foodbank

"If it wasn’t for a kind soul, I don’t know what I would have done. I do my best to not get lonely but it’s getting really hard." #EndLoneliness #COVID19 metro.co.uk/2020/04/07/hug…

Who can access support from community hubs in #Bury, #Radcliffe, #Whitefield + #Ramsbottom? Anyone who is: ☑️70+ ☑️Has a letter advising they shield themselves at home ☑️Otherwise socially or economically vulnerable 📞0161 253 5353 Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM #TeamBury

Message from Cllr David Jones, Leader of the Council @djinbury "Please, please stay at home. This is a serious life threatening situation and we need to help our NHS to ease the strain. Keep safe, and if you need Bury Council for anything ring 0161 253 5353. Thank you."

If you missed the announcement today, I shared an update on how much money we've raised so far from advertising on YouTube 😀 Thanks to you and everyone that has taken part and watched the #PEWithJoe workouts... we've together raised just over £80,000 for the NHS 🙏🏻

We're so grateful for the support of our Patron, The Prince of Wales. 💜 We are here for every older person in the country during this difficult time. Find out how we can help: bit.ly/3dMZkck

🗣️Our Head of Comms, Daniel Pattison: “It’s not just checking in, it’s about connecting. It can make a huge difference to take the time to talk to somebody... reminiscing about old memories or making plans for when you're able to see each other again.” walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-new…

Talking to a 93 year old lady who is self isolating this morning. An avid reader she would love to hear what others are reading.Tell me what you're reading so I can pass it on. Thanks Please RT @BeaconService @MarkSmitton8 @linds5560 @CorrieGardeners @BuryVCFA @RVRcommunity

We're working w/ voluntary groups, individuals + faith groups to help those most in need, focusing on urgent shopping/medication needs initially If you'd like to help people in your local community by volunteering, please contact @BuryVCFA to sign up #ThursdayThoughts #COVID19