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If you are at home self-isolating and need a support lifeline you can now call our team to find the right type of help from the new army of NHS Responders.

Use our new Healthwatch guides to help you get to grips with using health websites and apps. From Patient Access and NHS App to using Zoom, you can download and print our step-by-step guides.

"I am not an expert on health matters. However, being able to contribute in oiling the wheels of the information flow and sharing of ideas is fantastic." Read Terry's volunteer story.

Shielding letters have been sent out to those the Government consider extremely vulnerable. It contains information for them, family and their carers.

Our North Somerset volunteer Patricia and husband Garry celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary lockdown style with dinner for two – delivered to the front door.

Here are some reminders to help ensure everyone has access to the medication they need. The message is: be considerate towards others by not over-ordering medication.

The Keep Safe website has put together a range of resources for people with learning difficulties.

These include Easy Read guides about Coronavirus, information about how to stay safe, and ideas of things to do when you’re stuck at home.

We recommend community groups follow these guidelines and suggest people familiarise themselves with these tips to keep themselves safe too.

There is a call for temporary foster carers across North Somerset during the Coronavirus pandemic

Take a look at this amazing list created by ‘Bristol Independent Businesses’ – it brings together community resources, Mutal Aid Groups and food delivery services that are available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

In light of the Coronavirus situation, North Somerset Wellbeing Service has re-designed the Service offer for the next three to six months.

Please do your bit by ensuring you go to the right place for medical care and reduce any unnecessary strain on the NHS. Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG have launched a campaign to help local A&E services, encouraging people to g