We know the last couple of months have been unprecedented but we would like to thank you for your resilience during this time and for helping to slow the spread of the virus by following the Government rules.
In Lenton and Wollaton East we, as your local Councillors, have been liaising with council officers to keep up to date with the latest information and continuing to support residents.
Our ward has seen some very resourceful residents and groups who are willing to go the extra mile, such as picking up shopping and prescriptions for those unable to leave the house. Businesses across the ward have also offered support for local residents during this time of need. One thing that has been essential for vulnerable people during this is the meals being provided by local volunteers.
Lots of hot meals have been provided for vulnerable people in our area over the last couple of months. It is very heart warming, knowing that people are willing to give up their time to help others and this work is particularly important as people’s incomes are hit hard by the crisis.
Finally, we would also like to pass on our heartfelt thanks to all those NHS staff, key workers, volunteers and carers. We are grateful for the work they are doing to help protect vulnerable people in our community, sometimes putting themselves at risk in the process. We hope everyone shares our gratitude for them and their work.
Please continue to follow the latest guidance and stay safe during this time.
Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis, Cllr Sally Longford and Cllr Dave Trimble
Our teams have been busy helping hundreds of people get the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic. We have worked with partners across the neighbourhood to help those in need.
Here's an example of the work we’ve been doing:
We helped a shielding resident in Lenton and Wollaton East, who has small children and contacted the council as they had not had any food for four days, and also had no working oven. We linked them to volunteers at St Mary's Wollaton Park and made sure that a cooked food delivery was arranged, and an urgent request for a food parcel was submitted to Himmah. Arrangements were made to deliver meals for a week, and a volunteer from St Mary’s Church has done some food shopping. They will stay in touch and continue to help this vulnerable family as needed.
A range of support is available for people in Nottingham – from asking good neighbours to pick up some essentials, all the way through to NHS Shielding Measures and Adult Social Care support.
If you are self-isolating, and have no other means of support, you can call the Council. We can deliver a food parcel to your door for a small charge – parcels are free for extremely vulnerable people in NHS Shielding Measures. Simply call the Council’s Customer Hub on 0115 915 5555. This line is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday or you can complete the online form at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/coronavirus
Want to volunteer? If you would like to help your community by delivering food packages or providing phone support, please become a volunteer with Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/volunteering/want-to-volunteer
Want more than a food parcel? Our Meals at Home service provides single person and family food options as well as vegan and vegetarian meals – everything can be delivered frozen ready for you to cook at home or hot meals can be delivered too. If you have an elderly or vulnerable relative, ordering a regular delivery can help you to feel better, knowing a hot meal has been delivered to your loved one by our friendly team. Simply call 0115 876 1847 or visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/mealsathome
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Made possible with help from teams within in the council and partners across the city, as well as national organisations, this library of resources will keep growing over the coming weeks and months.
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