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As we continue responding and adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, we are aware there is a significant amount of information being shared with people and with local organisations. This can lead to confusion, at a time when people more than ever need clarity.

Therefore, we have developed this bulletin to try and bring our key health and care messages together in one place, so that you have the most reliable information to share with your networks. We know there are lots of other working happening right across the city, to help all local people, especially those in greatest need.

Together we’re stronger, together we can reduce the impact of coronavirus on our communities and together we can support our local people. #TogetherLeeds

If you really need some help and advice on Health and care services in Leeds, you can contact our team for and we will try and offer you advice or help you get to the right service or person. Our team are still available by phone, 0113 898 0035, by email info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk or use the feedback form here

Leeds has responded in a typically caring way. We have seen lots of organisations and community groups offering help and assistance for people of Leeds. 

It doesn't surprise us anymore to see how people react in times of need here in Leeds. We will try and keep this page up to date with links to organisations who are offering help and support to local people.

There are ways you can get involved for people who want to volunteer and help we really encourage people to get in touch with the Leeds Community Care programme, visit www.doinggoodleeds.org.uk to sign up and become part of how we support each other in Leeds over this time.

If you are worrying about your mental health or really feeling the stress, remember Mindwell and MindMate are there to help you or a friend or family member.

Check on Digital Inclusion Leeds website as they are updating this page regularly with lots of hints and tips to do things digitally, they are working to compile a list of useful free tools and resources that organisations and Digital Champions can use to support people through isolation and quarantine. Keep checking back as the list is growing daily!

If you are on Facebook, Leeds Live have a Coronavirus Updates group you can join here  There is also a website called In your area where people are offering help and asking for help.

A really great resource for organisations/groups supporting people at risk of social isolation:

• Video Calling
• in using #NHS online services
• reliable info about #COVID19
• for those with low/no digital skills

Find out more here

BBC website has a page with advice on how to protect your mental health. here

Mutual Aid groups. These groups, which are being coordinated nationally by Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK, are offering practical support and telephone calls with people who are self-isolating due to infection or increased vulnerability

The Leeds Street Outreach Team 
Coronavirus in Leeds: Charities helping rough sleepers and asylum seekers. Street outreach workers distributed lunch packs to 40 people in Leeds city centre as they made offers of emergency accommodation. read more here

Headteacher to open kitchens to provide free meals for all Leeds children in need if coronavirus shuts schools
A Leeds primary school headteacher has agreed to open up his school's kitchens so food can be prepared for those in need across the city in the event of a coronavirus shutdown. Read more about it here