Coronavirus Helpline to Support Vulnerable Residents
Support on any issue relating to Coronavirus is available Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 4:45pm.
Call 0114 273 4567.
Coronavirus – Support for People
Help with collecting shopping, medication or social contact
If you have no-one else who can offer support and you are self isolating because you or your household is more vulnerable to the effects of the virus or you have the virus,
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/support-for-people
Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grant
You can apply for a grant if you live in Sheffield and you are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to Covid-19.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/support-for-people#emergencygrant
Community Support Team
If you are over 70 or in a vulnerable situation and need emergency support such as food, gas/electric or medication, call the support team on 0114 205 7120 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. A Community Support Worker will respond to you.
The Council Leader has pledged to keep vital services running; prioritise the most vulnerable people in the city; ensure that no council tenant will lose their home because they are affected by COVID-19; work with the business community to help Sheffield companies access government support;support and mobilise the community spirit of Sheffield to support each other through the crisis, working with the voluntary sector. View Statement
SheffNews Covid-19
https://sheffnews.com/category/covid-19
Updates on Affected Council Services
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/our-affected-services
Coronavirus Community Resources
Free key public safety information to use and share in your local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic and supplied in various languages and formats.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/coronaviruscommunityresources