Councils across East Lancashire have established their own "community hubs" to co-ordinate efforts to help those left struggling by the coronavirus pandemic.

They can provide vital support such as food and medicine deliveries to residents who are particularly at risk from Covid-19 - and who are unable to rely on family or friends to keep them stocked up with basic supplies.

People who are staying at home because of their age or medical condition - as well as those self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms - can all get help.

The authorities are drawing on their own databases to identify people likely to be in need of support, but they have also set up contact centres so that residents can get in touch directly.