LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES During the present coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, help is available from a range of local services for: • Shopping • Transport • Medication and errand pick-ups • Giving a friendly local voice and support VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER and CARE LOCHABER can both help with delivering shopping and prescriptions. VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER HELPLINE: 01397 719514 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) We are also offering a “Plugging the Gaps” service to help ensure Lochaber residents who are not accessing assistance from any established groups can be supported by one of our volunteers or sign-posted to an appropriate service. CARE LOCHABER: 01397 701222 (Mon-Fri 9am-2pm) TIME 2 CHAT TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING SERVICE The Rotary Club of Lochaber have partnered with Voluntary Action Lochaber to deliver a telephone befriending service for those who are suffering from isolation or loneliness throughout the Covid 19 crisis. If you or anyone you know would like to access the service please contact: 01397 719511 LOCHABER HOPE is offering online support via Zoom video calls as well as a range of other support. 01397 704836 or email [email protected] EWEN’S ROOM is running ‘EWENME’, a helpline aimed at connecting people and reducing loneliness and social isolation. Call 01967 750845 or fill in the form at www.ewensroom.com/ewenme/ HIGHLAND COUNCIL - FREE HELPLINES The Highland Council has a dedicated number 01349 886669 for those that have received Shielding letters or texts. It also has a second free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during the coronavirus (COVID- 19) outbreak. The number – 0300 303 1362 – will connect callers to relevant council specialist teams and will operate Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Callers will be able to get advice on benefits and personal support, education and social care and there will also be advice for businesses that may need help with financial support. Helpline staff will also be signposting callers to support services within your area. LOCAL SUPPORT NETWORKS Achnacarry, Bunarkaig and Clunes Community Group Contact Number 01397712143 Contact Email [email protected] Caol Community Centre & Caol Community Council Operating a Meals on wheels service to replace lunch club which is not operating. Also providing lunch bags which will be delivered to regular lunch club goers and pick up for those needing food. £5 per lunch, delivery free. Linda Campbell is compiling a list of volunteers to help people who display thumbs down posters Contact Number 01397 700800 Contact Email [email protected] Covid-19: Inverlochy Community Support Grocery shopping, prescription collection, telephone chats, video chats, Contact Number 01397703563 Contact Email [email protected] Kilmallie Covid-19 Community Support Providing a local contact number for those needing to self-isolate to get help with food/heat/medical supplies Contact Number 01397470880 Contact Email [email protected] Other http://www.kilmallie.org.uk/ Spean Bridge Community Covid-19 Support We are offering collection and delivery of prescriptions and food/shopping in the area. Contact Number 07491 061861 Contact Email [email protected] HEALTH ADVICE A free NHS helpline can give advice if you do not have symptoms, but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816 Patients with Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms are asked to dial NHS 24 on 111 day or night, if their symptoms worsen or do not improve after seven days. OTHER LOCAL CONTACTS Fort William M & S 01397 600208 Caol Co-Op 01397 703302 Morrisons 01397 700333 McColls 01397 704437 Spar (Achintore Rd) Claggan SPAR 01397 702558 01397 705562 Spean Bridge SPAR 01397 712230 Corpach Co-Op 01397 772651 MORRISONS have launched a door stop service for the elderly and vulnerable. To order you call the customer contact centre on 0345 611 6111 and select Option 5 LOCHABER LARDER - HOME DELIVERY SERVICE 01397 703070 CHEMISTS Boots, High Street, Fort William 01397 705143 Lloyds, High Street, Fort William 01397 702031 Lloyds, Caol 01397 703403 .