If you need help and support, the following links or telephone numbers may point you in the right direction
- The SamaritansCan be called for free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
- SVP (St Vincent de Paul) for parish-based help and support
- HeartStone Bereavement Group: A group of parishioners felt there was a need to support those who have lost a loved one. They
Attends funerals
Offers visits at home for those who need support
Offers a listening service for those who wish to talk about their loss, however long ago the loss occurred.
if wanted, a confidential one-to-one meeting with a member of the bereavement care team.
For more details/info, please contact Hilda on 573085, or Mary on 576705 for parish-based help and support
- National Domestic Abuse helplineRemember: You are not alone! The National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
- Help for vulnerable people…Vulnerable People are now able to self refer for assistance rather than having to go through the local authority.
- Compassion Acts…Debt and benefits advice (Registered Charity Number 1172948), or just for a chat. Text your name to 07526 897384
- Growing Old Grace-fully…Growing old grace-fully Supporting later life friendly parishes
- Alone [Together] ResourcesA guide to isolation and social distancing from those who know…
- Resources from The Archdiocese of LiverpoolA range of resources to support and reassure us. New ideas added all the time. Keep coming back for more!…
- Latest from Public Health England Gov.uk website
- The latest from BBC News
- Southport Champion latest news
- Southport Visiter/Liverpool Echo latest news
What to do if Covid-19 has impacted your personal and household finances
Self-employed, claiming benefits or needing to make a claim for benefits and statutory sick pay – www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-support-for-employees-benefit-claimants-and-businesses
Statutory sick pay please visit – www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay
New claim for universal credit please visit – www.gov.uk/universal-credit
Free, independent/confidential advice and support for people on a range of issues related to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak at citizensadvice.org.uk/coronavirus.