Organisation that has proved to be a vital lifeline for thousands in Burnley during the pandemic changes opening hours

Burnley Together will be available via phone and email, Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm.

Anyone who wishes to contact the organisation when it is closed is asked to message volunteers on social media.

Burnley Together was formed in the early days of the first lockdown as partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors came together to co-ordinate help and support for residents across the borough.

Since then it has provided a wide range of support to hundreds of individuals and families, many of whom faced financial difficulties, worries and loneliness as a result of the outbreak.

The services provided range from obtaining food parcels, help with shopping and meals on wheels to dog walking, collecting prescriptions, dealing with social isolation and loneliness to financial and debt advice.

The hub provides a 'one-stop shop' where businesses, groups and individuals who want to help and can offer services, and those who need help, can be brought together.

The number for the dedicated helpline, which is manned by experienced call handlers who can signpost people to the services they need, s 01282 686402.

There is a facebook page 'Burnley Together' for people to get in touch and offer or access services and support.

There is also a website www.burnleytogether.org.uk and email address [email protected]