Age Concern Central Lancashire Stepping Up At A Time Of Crisis

Age Concern Central Lancashire Stepping Up At A Time Of Crisis

Apr, 3 2020


~For almost 40 years Age Concern Central Lancashire has been addressing the needs of the elderly and vulnerable in the local community.

Since the news broke out from the government that those aged 70 and over with underlying health conditions should quarantine for a period of 12 weeks, Age Concern Central Lancashire have stepped up and have led the way in supporting the elderly during this time of crisis.

They will  support older people and their carers during periods of self-isolation and within their home with:-

  • Cleaning
  • Meal preparation
  • Shopping
  • Regular telephone calls
  • Information and advice – incl. benefits assessments and links to wider public/voluntary sector support
  • Specialist dementia care and support
  • CQC registered nail cutting

The organisation is also launching a coronavirus helpline in order to reach greater numbers of older people. Please get in touch in three of the following ways:-

  1. Phone (01772 552 850 option 0)
  2. Website (https://www.ageisjustanumber.org.uk/covid-19-referral/)
  3. Shops to receive help during the outbreak.

You may also wish to volunteer your time to help out. Please use the same contact number as above and state your preference to volunteer. Your help will be a fantastic support during this crisis.

CEO, Suzanne Carr encouraged people to contribute where they can,

“We are working swiftly to deploy our workforce and recruiting new volunteers to provide a number of critically important services.”

Age Concern Central Lancashire recognises that many people want to help the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic and the support project provides the ideal opportunity to do just that. The charity will ensure that volunteers support is used to reach those most in need.

Various levels of support are available across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and the Fylde Coast. To help Age Concern Central Lancashire reach as many people as possible please consider a donation to: https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/ACCL_Covid19

Information about the coronavirus can be found online at the following sites:-

Age Concern Central Lancashire has put in to motion steps to redeploy its workforce in a targeted effort to support the elderly during periods of self-isolation and in order to protect their physical, social and emotional wellbeing:-

^Alex Ashworth CCG UK Blogger