New community support hub for Pendle during coronavirus outbreak

Pendle Community Support Hub has been created for residents without a circle of friends or family nearby to help them.

Coun. Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council, said: “We’re working with a range of organisations including voluntary groups to help vulnerable people get through the difficult crisis we are facing.

“Pendle Community Support Hub will work as a one stop shop.”

The services being offered include:

- advice on where to get food

- help with shopping

- support for mental health issues

- dog walking

- collecting prescriptions

- dealing with social isolation and loneliness

- financial and debt advice.

If you, or a vulnerable person you know, need help: call (01282) 661743, email [email protected] or fill in an online form via www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthub

The phone lines will be open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday.

“We expect calls to the new community support hub to be high so please be patient.

“We’ll work hard to get the right help and support to people who need it,” stated Councillor Iqbal.

Organisations, businesses, groups and individuals who can provide help and services will be identified to support those who need practical and emotional support.

Any community group or business that would like to join the Pendle Community Support Hub should email [email protected] or fill in the offer of help form via www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthub

If the hub can match the offer of support they will be in touch.

Coun. Iqbal added: “Together we are stronger and we have long-standing partnerships here in Pendle as a firm foundation.

“By co-ordinating our efforts we can help everyone face this challenge knowing that despite these measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus, we not alone.”

More information is available at www.pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthubLocal people can access more than 100 Pendle Council services online at www.pendle.gov.uk/doitonlineAnd Pendle Council’s website shows what help is available for individuals and businesses and how to get the latest health advice about the coronavirus www.pendle.gov.uk/coronavirusThere’s also a dedicated webpage on any changes to council services and advice on how to safely dispose of waste for anyone with symptoms of the coronavirus www.pendle.gov.uk/disruptionsA council spokesman said: "We’re updating our website regularly with all the latest information as soon as we have it so please keep checking it."