As the government eases lockdown and more venues re-open, some people may need reassurance about re-connecting with the outside world. Equally some may be facing job losses and financial concerns.\u00a0 Here is a list of support available.<\/p>\n
Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n Managing the transition as stay-at-home guidelines eased<\/a>\u00a0– statement by the local council<\/p>\n CWP Mental Health Helpline<\/strong> now has a new freephone number\u00a00800 145 6485.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages \u2013 including children and young people across Cheshire and Wirral.<\/p>\n Number 71 Spider Project<\/strong>\u00a0is a new mental\u00a0health crisis provision for West Cheshire. The project offers a non-clinical response to anyone struggling with their mental health.\u00a0\u00a0Staff at Number 71 are trained to offer a crisis response but also to encourage and\u00a0support members to get involved in activities, and also to enable a wide range of volunteers to offer their vital contributions.<\/p>\n After 3 months offering a telephone-based service, they re-opened their doors on Monday 29th June.\u00a0 Please call first to help manage numbers and keep everyone safe. Initial activity programme ready for launch in mid-July. Anyone in self-defined crisis can contact for help either directly or via their GP.<\/p>\n Contact details:\u00a071-77, St Anne Street, Chester,\u00a0CH1 3HT<\/p>\n Tel: 01244 393139<\/p>\n Email:\u00a0enquiries.chester@spiderproject.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Number-71-Spider-Project-Chester-104086068011632\/<\/a><\/p>\n West Cheshire Autism Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n The Autism Hub (based at The Bluecoat, Chester) will be a welcoming space for autistic people to visit and access services, such as post-diagnostic support, supported volunteering and internship opportunities, social and community group activities and much more.\u00a0As part of its virtual launch, the West Cheshire Autism Hub is now active on social media so please support the project. For those who may have lost their jobs during Covid, there is support from the\u00a0Workzones<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0New Leaf<\/a><\/p>\n Free Headspace Plus for the unemployed<\/a><\/p>\n For individuals needing financial assistance\u00a0https:\/\/www.turn2us.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n Support for people with money worries during COVID-19 pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n Citizens Advice helpline\u00a00344 5766111<\/p>\n Live Well Cheshire West<\/a>\u00a0is a directory of organisations offering a range of support for all ages from befriending services to food banks.<\/p>\n Cheshire West and Chester Council helpline\u00a00300 123 7031<\/strong>\u00a0open Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm<\/p>\n Cheshire West and Chester Council have launched the\u00a0COVID-19 Outbreak Prevention, Management and Support Plan<\/a><\/p>\n The NHS volunteer responders app has a new option of “check in\u00a0and chat” which means an individual will receive 3 phone calls a week. The app\u00a0will be operational until Nov 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the government eases lockdown and more venues re-open, some people may need reassurance about re-connecting with the outside world. Equally some may be facing job losses and financial concerns.\u00a0 Here is a list of support available. Guidance on shielding … Continue reading
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