Coronavirus Community Support

April 21, 2020 Jim Green

Chester FC Community Trust is working to support the Covid-19 response alongside Cheshire West & Chester Council and partner organisations.

The Chester FC Community Contact Initiative provides telephone support and practical help including shopping service and prescription collections as well as wellbeing and educational resources.

If you or someone you know would welcome a friendly chat or needs support accessing essential supplies, contact 07512 355396 or email community@chesterfc.com.

There is a huge amount of work taking place across Cheshire West to support those in need.

The Live Well Cheshire West website contains lots of information about local services andĀ support for residents in Cheshire West.

This page contains helpful information about the range of support and services available and useful links.

You can keep up to date with what Chester FC Community Trust is doing on Twitter and Facebook.

HELPLINE

Cheshire West & Chester Council has a dedicated helpline to provide advice and support, and make arrangements for food, medicines and social contact.



Telephone 0300 123 7031 (open every day from 8am to 7pm)

You can also email enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) has launched a new mental health helpline for residents of Cheshire West, Cheshire East and Wirral. Open 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, it is open to people of all ages including children and young people who need urgent mental health support.



ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

NHS: Coronavirus information and advice

NHS 111 Online: Check if you have coronavirus symptoms

Government: Coronavirus response and guidance

Public Health England: Social distancing guidance

HOME LEARNING

Chester FC Community Trust: Key Stage 1 Education Pack 1

Chester FC Community Trust: Key Stage 1 Education Pack 2

Chester FC Community Trust: Key Stage 2 Education Pack 1

Chester FC Community Trust: Key Stage 2 Education Pack 2

Premier League Primary Stars: Free resources and challenges

BBC Teach: Free daily lessons for homeschooling

BBC Super Movers: Fun resources to get children moving while they learn

KEEPING ACTIVE

The Body Coach: PE with Joe daily workouts for children at 9am

Sport England: Tips, advice and guidance on how to get active at home

The FA: Football related ideas and activities to try at home

SUPPORT SERVICES

Age UK Cheshire: Advice and support for older people

Chapter: Mental health support and advice

MoneyPenny: Money advice service

Open the Door: Advice and support for domestic abuse concerns

Snow Angels: Befriending service and practical support for older people

West Cheshire Foodbank: Emergency food packs for those in crisis