Facebook group with lots of information about local activities.
Friday morning at Lache Community Centre. Take £2 plus a bag and claim a bag of food. They deliver on a first come first serve basis for a £2 donation. Contact through Live Laugh Lache on Facebook. Contact is Hannah Kaira.
Lache community centre. Every Friday from 12-2pm. Telephone 0300 123 7065 to claim vouchers.
For Lache residents. Will do shopping/ collect prescriptions/ befriend. Tel 01244 675372.
Val Armstrong. Tel: 07902 092144
Sign up here for the family food parcel scheme at Blacon Community Store and Holy Trinity Church. You can also visit Blacon Community Store on Monday or Wednesday between 2-3pm or visit Holy Trinity Church Mondays and Thursdays 11AM to 12 noon.
You must be Blacon residents (if you are registered with the medical practice or kids attend school in Blacon you will qualify.)
Every Friday from 10am-12midday at Matthew Henry Church, Nevin Road, CH1 5RS. Telephone 0300 123 7065 to claim vouchers.
You must be a Blacon resident.
Carol Gahan: 07946 714783
Sheila Little: 07719 960541
Trish Richards: 07907 465133
0300 303 3972 (open24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Free debt/ benefits/money problems advice. Telephone: 01244 651210
CWAC Coronavirus helpline: Telephone: 0300 123 7031 Open 8am – 7pm. Helpline for those needing essential food – medical deliveries etc.
For non-urgent help and general wellbeing advice, the Cheshire Wirral Partnership website contains information and links to resources to support people with anxiety, low mood, and worries relating to the current Covid-19 pandemic
The council has all the latest local information and advice on its Coronavirus incident page
Residents in financial hardship or requiring welfare assistance may be entitled to help. Find out more here
The Council also has direct support for residents who need help with welfare benefit related issues and the best way to access this is through the HELP scheme, either on HELP@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or phone, in an emergency call 0300 123 7065 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Live well is a partnership between Cheshire West and Chester Council and the NHS. Click here to find out more.
Find out more about the latest Government information on Coronavirus
Register here as a vulnerable person
Find out more about claiming Universal Credit during Coronavirus.
Offer a confidential service for male and female victims, aged 16 years and over. If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and are at risk of serious harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members call 0300 123 7047 option 2.
Offer help and support over the telephone to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Staffed 24 hours a day by fully trained female helpline support workers and volunteers. All calls are completely confidential. Telephone for free: 0808 2000 247.
If you have concerns about a child’s welfare or feel they may be being abused or neglected call the Integrated Access and Referral Team (i-ART) for help and advice. Telephone: 0300 123 7047
The team can be contacted 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.30pm on a Friday.
If you have an urgent concern outside these hours, or over a bank holiday, please call the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours) on 01244 977277.
Alternatively call Cheshire Police: 0845 458 0000/01244 350000 (999 in an emergency).