Online Resources

Government Advice What you need to do https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Guidance on staying at home and away from others https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others

Business Support www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus

Advice for friends and families of prisoners https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-qa-for-friends-and-family-of-prisoners

NHS Advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Housing Advice If you have questions or concerns regarding housing please visit the Shelter website for information https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/coronavirus This includes advice on: • Eviction • Rent payment problems • Benefits and other financial help • Moving home • Mortgage arrears and repossession • Landlord access to your home

Government grants for self-employed - Key points: • You can claim a Taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to £2,500 per month. • This will run from 1st March 2020 for three months but may be extended if needed. • This scheme may not be available to apply to until 1st June 2020. • To Qualify • You would need to have submitted your Income Tax Self-Assessment return for tax year 2018-19. • You would need to have traded in tax year 2018-19 and intend to continue to trade in tax year 2019-20. • You would need to have lost trade/partnership trading profits due to Covid-19. • Your Self-employed trading profits must be less than £50,000 and more than half of your income come from self-assessment. This is determined by at least one of the following: - having trading profits/partnership trading profits in 2018-19 of less than £50,000 and these profits constitute more than half of your total taxable income, - having average trading profits in 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19 of less than £50,000 and these profits constitute more than half of your average taxable income in the same period. • HMRC will only use self-assessment figures for years you have been trading between 2016-2019. • If you haven’t submitted your tax return for 2019 you have until the 23/04/20 to get this completed. • You cannot apply for this scheme yet. HMRC will contact you if you are eligible for the scheme. • If you claim tax credits you’ll need to include this in your claim as income. • If you are a company director and paid through PAYE you may be able to get support through the Job Retention Scheme.

Free Online Courses If you are in isolation at home then you may wish to check out a huge range of free online courses made available. https://www.classcentral.com/report/new-courses-october-2018/ https://beta.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/covid-19-support/online-courses/

Food Banks / Clothes Banks Trussell Trust - If you do not know where to go to obtain a red Trussell Trust food voucher please contact either of the following telephone money / debt advice services. Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 771010 or Settlement Free Money Advice 0121 250 0765.

Address Phone / E-mail Opening B30 Foodbank - Church 24 Pershore Rd S, Birmingham B30 3EJ 0121 728 7030 Tues 14.30 – 16.30 (phone to do paperwork for delivery) Fri 14.30 – 16.30 Please keep donating at the 30 Foodbank Warehouse - Unit 17, Castle Road, Business Park, [email protected] CLOSED – phone for B30 3HZ. Open 2.00-4.00. on Tue and Fri, for food donations. Reporting 1 – 2 days delivery time food to be delivered Quinton & Oldbury Foodbank - St Boniface Church Quinton Rd W, Quinton, Birmingham B32 2QD 07732 157619 Weds 11.00 – 13.00 Some food parcels as usual – some deliveries [email protected] Central Foodbank - Birmingham City Church Parade B1 3QQ 0121 236 2997 Fri 10am – 1.30pm (parking B1 2RQ – please ensure you enter your vehicle registration on site before you leave the building to avoid a parking fine). [email protected] Foodbank - Six Ways Baptist Church, Wood End Rd, Erdington Birmingham B24 8AD 07474 683927 Thurs 12.00 – 14.00 [email protected] George Road Baptist Church - George Road Erdington B23 7RZ 07474 683927 Tues 12.00 – 14.00 [email protected] Smethwick Foodbank - Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill St, Smethwick B67 7AH 0121 517 0141 Tues 13.00 – 15.00 [email protected] Fri 13.00 – 15.00 New Life Wesleyan Church Holyhead Rd, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0LA 0121 507 0734 Thurs 13.00 – 15.00 [email protected] Food Bank - 20-21, Rovex Business Park, Hay Hall Rd, Birmingham B11 2AQ 0121 708 1398 Tues 10.00 – 13.30 [email protected] Thurs 10.00 – 13.30 Sparkhill Foodbank - Church of the Ascension Corner Fox Hollies Road and School Road, , 0121 708 1398 Fri 15.30 – 17.30 Birmingham B28 8JD [email protected] Sparkhill Foodbank Satellite - Balsall Heath Church Centre. 100 Mary Street, Balsall Heath, 0121 708 1398 Thu 11.00 – 13.00 Birmingham. B12 9JU [email protected]

Sparkhill Foodbank satellite - Yardley Wood Baptist Church. Yardley Wood Road, Yardley 0121 708 1398 Wed 10.00 – 12.00 Wood, Birmingham. B14 4QA [email protected] Sparkhill Foodbank St Johns Church - Sparkhill. St John's Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham 0121 708 1398 Wed 10.30 – 12.30 * Please use main entrance opposite Mighty Q, For Sat Nav. use postcode B11 4AE Sparkhill Food bank. All Saints Church, Albert Road, , Birmingham. B33 8UA 0121 708 1398 Fri 13.00 – 15.00 [email protected] Foodbank St Bernard's Church Broome Ave, Birmingham B43 5AL 0121 357 5399 Tues 12.00 – 14.00 [email protected] Fri 12.00 – 14.00 & Foodbank St Matthews Church 63 Wardlow Rd, Birmingham B7 4JH 0121 359 0801 Mon 12 – 14.30 [email protected] Aston & Nechells Foodbank - The Salvation Army Centre Gladstone Street. Aston, Birmingham. B6 7NY 0121 359 0801 Fri 12.30 – 14.30 [email protected] Kingfisher Foodbank (Smiths Wood). Auckland Hall, 25 Sunbeam Close, Smiths Wood, Birmingham. B36 0790 203 0134 Tues and Fri 12.30 – 9JR [email protected] 2.30pm Kingfisher Foodbank (Shard End) - Wellbeing Centre (the old Community Centre) 170 0790 203 0134 Fri 1 – 3pm Packington Avenue Shard End Birmingham B34 7RD [email protected]

Non-Trussell Trust (No red voucher required) Address Phone / E-mail / Web-site Opening Birmingham City Mission 0121 766 6603 (option 2) Puts you through to Wes – if someone is really in need, Wes Mon – Fri 10am – The Clock Tower will see about putting a food parcel together and deliver. 2pm to speak to Wes 2 Langdon Street [email protected] Birmingham B9 4BP https://www.birminghamcitymission.org.uk/providing-for-those-in-need/ Birmingham Citadel, St Chads, Queensway, Birmingham B4 6HH 0121 236 5776 11am - 1.30pm No voucher client details to [email protected] Limited staffing and stock – arrive as early as possible Food Bank 20 Green Ln, Birmingham B9 5DB 0121 713 0080 Clifton Road Food bank - 220 Gooch Street, Birmingham. B5 7HY Weds 10am – 12pm

In addition Register as ‘Clinically extremely vulnerable’ on the government website Please find information on the link below on Coronavirus support for extremely vulnerable people (those sent a letter by the NHS to isolate for 12 weeks, or who feel they should be). Please share this with your staff and service users where possible, if they do not already have the information. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

Food Parcel Delivery (Active Wellbeing Society) - Register here AWS are coordinating the community networks of food providers - Fill out a referral form. https://theaws.co.uk/relief/?fbclid=IwAR3_PxDhzmTwHr5irueKcUJWw_uOQ051G_nMjc15IM39lGSjSPeRsTVSKjc (Reporting 1 – 2 days delivery time)

Cooperation Birmingham (The Warehouse Cafe) Free food delivered every night of the week across the whole city. The warehouse cafe are based in and are looking to make individuals aware of what they are doing. Orders must be placed before 4.30pm on the day you are looking to have food delivered. They have informed me, they have the capacity to be donating more meals than they are at present so have asked us to spread the word. Call 0121 667 6387 to order. https://www.thewarehousecafe.com/

The Real Junk Food Project Are delivering food to households through AWS (See above). They are also open as a shop on a Thursday 12pm-6pm at Unit 58 Western, Business Park, Great Western Close, Birmingham, B18 4QF. The shop is ‘pay as you feel’; individuals are able to walk away with shopping for free, or for very little, if this is what they can afford. Feedo Needo - Bakhtawar Trust Currently providing food parcels to individuals in need. These can be collected at: Smithfield House, Digbeth, B5 6BS The times that they are open, change on a daily basis - so they have recommended checking their facebook page everyday to see the times they are open. They are also delivering food parcels in special circumstances. This can be arranged through calling 0300 311 1312.

FoodCycle Birmingham (Northfield area only at present) Call 07514 131 666 or 07514 131 667. Phone lines open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm DO NOT LEAVE VOICEMAIL MESSAGES OR TEXTS. Delivery days Tuesdays & Thursdays

B30 Food Bank B30 Foodbank is closed to the public but is still providing emergency food. Call 0121 728 7030 Unit 17, Castle Road, Kings Norton Business Park, B30 3HZ

Moseley Together together are offering support if you need help with shopping or picking up prescriptions due to Self-isolation. Call Lorna 07796 668 257.

Salma Food Bank Only taking referrals for elderly individuals or individuals with family. Make a referral https://www.salma-foodbank.org/make-referal or Call 07767 164 246 (They have informed that texting will be quicker than through the website). Deliveries to B1 to B12, B15 to B21, B64 to B71 and DY1 to DY5. They have advised if you are outwith these postcodes you can still access help but this will be via pick up not delivery.

Homeless One Meals served 6.30pm-7.30pm, 7 days per week. 10 New Bartholowmew Street, Digbeth, B5 5QS. Telephone contact: 07979 767 979

Aston and Nechells Foodbank Open at St Matthews Church, Nechells on a Monday Open at Salvation Army, Aston on a Friday

Too Good to Go and OLIO Two apps that can be downloaded onto smartphones. These apps are good for food sharing. https://toogoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb https://olioex.com/

Mental Health Support The support is based around four patient groups: • 0-18 year olds in Birmingham – support provided by the Living Well Consortium, PAUSE and other partners • 0-18 year olds in – support provided by Solar • Over 18s in Birmingham and Solihull - support provided by Mind, Living Well Consortium, BSMHFT and Forward Thinking Birmingham • Key workers –support provided by Living Well Consortium

How to access the services Group Opening hours and contact details 7 days a week (10am-6pm): 0-18 year olds in Birmingham • 0207 841 4470 • [email protected] Monday- Friday (8am-8pm): • 0121 301 2750 0-19 year olds in Solihull Weekends and evenings (8pm-8am): • 0121 301 5500 Counselling and support 24/7: 11-25 year olds in Solihull • www.kooth.com 7 days a week (9am-11pm): Over 18s in Birmingham and Solihull • 0121 262 3555 7 days a week (9am-11pm): Key workers • 0121 633 1217 https://www.birminghamandsolihullccg.nhs.uk/your-health/mental-health-support-offer

Children’s Corner Struggling to keep the kids occupied during school closures? Here are some links to free online resources you can access: Link Description www.readingeggs.co.uk Reading for ages 2-13. 2 weeks free access available. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ Various online resources and dedicated pages. https://cosmicshambles.com/stayathome/upcoming-schedule Science https://www.instagram.com/theocooks Home Economics https://www.tv.historyhit.com/signup/package History with Dan Snow (Free for 30 days) https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ English with David Walliams https://www.themathsfactor.com/ Maths https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html P.E. - Daily online children’s sessions. https://www.teachwire.net/news/coronavirus-how-are-uk-schools-dealing-with- Various KS 1, 2, 3 and 4. Primary and secondary children resources this-health-crisis https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/indoor-home-activities-for-kids-47308517 Indoor home activities https://uk.ixl.com/ Maths & English activities https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Revision tools https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part.html Explore nature with the Natural History Museum including apps https://www.tynker.com/ Learn Coding skills https://www.brainpop.com/ Various animations including Science, Social Studies, English, Maths, Arts & Music https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/ Lots of videos, quizzes and facts https://www.crayola.com/education Colouring resources you can print from home http://poetryzone.co.uk/ Poetry https://lovebiology.co.uk/gcse.php Online Biology quizzes

https://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/ Various resources for ages 5-7 including Songs, Rhymes and Multi- Cultural content

Employment If you are unemployed then below are some additional areas where there is currently demand for additional workers: Farms – many farms are seeking additional workers to help with picking crops of fruit and vegetables that will otherwise go to waste. These roles are classified as key workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit https://www.britishsummerfruits.co.uk/jobs to view a map of farms who are recruiting and the types of work available. An example as of 3rd April: Role: Picking Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries From: Mid-May Duration:5 months J R Clarke & Partners Manor Farm Watling Street Hints, Tamworth Staffordshire B78 3DF T: 01543 483 308 E: [email protected] W: http://www.manorfarmfruits.co.uk

Supermarkets - several supermarkets are recruiting for immediate employees to support stock replenishment. Below we have compiled details of some current vacancies and info on how to apply.

Aldi Recruiting Stock Assistants across the region paying £9.30 per hour. Visit https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/SelectLocation/75wBn28V8WJB5yPxYDDs0-G-CI5Deazo and enter preferred location. Below are some of the roles in Birmingham area.

Newtown https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/e-EuI32wK4KsLQPy8sVPlwwUT5Jh3JBIk04g7H9CP1Q https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/wIvKWHGuuRMZmLQ9jeSoZEcrgs8mpj2N1xv3jgOvgY8 https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/S1UK4fiubV_9H4v2zVMxt1YrCt2CVs5zBu0_srBJRpI https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/rjVLGP6UdwVukmFBqFQEAmV9LgU0YLcDMebeXlVYXHI https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/EDIiAELw-C96iqMEaVaLLXWsEZYEP-65WP9FhcMaJHc https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/X-d7AJbcuQixFx6lelAOV1ezb4U77wdRzVnzhRBb9dU New https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/UxASzlfb1ykhmHb8m4w3aBVa-sNH4AhjsJxTiyyPthY Stechford https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/o_KOQLdGlW0eJ6Sxvd9l-7Ud3snDuM-KJz7DefWmK-E Great Barr https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/o_KOQLdGlW0eJ6Sxvd9l-7Ud3snDuM-KJz7DefWmK-E Hall Green https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/PVufEME0m_Q5qYmNyxOp3US2rARKY7lpNzob_cOwnbc Bearwood https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/tQ2t48C8xQ4v8L4HHjZHsoz4H2514kT-gj8UC7_5M0w https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/kODev00Mqg88W_EINU5j72c056eRw1s4EJX6aEc25JU Maypole https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/kODev00Mqg88W_EINU5j72c056eRw1s4EJX6aEc25JU Shirley https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/tqYqAvMofF-a5cQiSuPc0GFduj9vj1_dyAEj0RHEWfw Sheldon https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/DGcp2PWOlKMDTwBSKQM09MQaAOHMFK_A4VjLjlumXHA https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/YLRmQl2EL8jnIiBQezsxUsxXSCRTIqj59yJu9mPJdCc Kings Norton https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/3X1IIVkYm3kys8rZq3tzA-rUKZK1_bbfz6ajs_qTbcA Northfield https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/wmBJXy42KH5gqFgSI6llSayPjeliU4uhrYdwNKUO9jo

Castle Bromwich https://aldi.vacancy-filler.co.uk/Candidate/AdvertDetails/LhTZOHHfEs2nnIxHXjw3cVWZHjGYS4VDIPbvaZMhimA

Tesco Customer Assistant Roles – Night and twilight shifts. Visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/ Online application process

Springhill (B18 7JH) https://www.tesco-careers.com/jobdetails/570529/ Aston Street (B4 7ET) https://www.tesco-careers.com/jobdetails/572074/ Springhill (B18 7JH) https://www.tesco-careers.com/jobdetails/570527/

Morrisons Drop into store with your right to work documents.

0121 771 2224 280 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0XA 0121 456 1492 30 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B15 1TR 0121 206 2734 1149 Warwick Rd, Birmingham B27 6RA 0121 742 6584 2259-2297 Coventry Rd, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3PD 0121 460 1940 , Birmingham B45 9AH 0121 776 7878 264 Chester Rd, Birmingham B36 0LB

Asda Drop into store with your right to work documents.

0121 313 7100 Ash Rd, , Sutton Coldfield B76 1XL 0121 788 5700 341 Bosworth Dr, Birmingham B37 5EX 0121 600 4600 105 Kelynmead Rd, Birmingham B33 8LF

0121 296 3731 Stratford Road Shirley, Parkgate, Solihull B90 3GG 0121 483 4410 99 High St, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7BW 0121 766 7374 859 Coventry Rd, , Birmingham B10 0HH 0121 480 1800 271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5EY 0121 344 4550 Rd, , Birmingham B42 1AB 0121 360 0238 6 Old Horns Crescent Off, Queslett Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7HA 0121 555 1520 Off Windmill Ln, Birmingham, Smethwick B66 3EN 0121 569 7300 Wolverhampton Rd, Oldbury B69 4PU 0121 600 4620 Hagley Rd W, Quinton, Oldbury, Birmingham B32 1AD 0121 504 4200 Queensway Mount, Halesowen B63 4AB