Southwark
Support available and opportunities to get involved
Health
Southwark NHS Clincal Commissioning Group
The latest advice and information from Southwark NHS CCG.
Southwark Council - financial hardship
Southwark Council has set up a financial hardship and debt advice line for those impacted by quarantine in response to COVID-19. Residents can apply for Support Fund via the Emergency Support Scheme. The council is providing support for residents who are facing challenges because of the current circumstances. The support includes different needs and bills.
Call 020 7525 2434 for help and advice
Age UK Southwark & Lambeth
Telephone befriending line and advice on a range of urgent issues such as welfare benefits, rent arrears, charitable grants, health and social care needs and offer guidance to ensure older people remain safe and well in their home.
Phone number: 020 7358 4077 - staffed from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.
Email:
Sexual & Domestic Abuse
At times such as this, the increased number of people and families confined to their homes can lead to an increase in sexual and domestic abuse. For those affected, SOLACE has set up an advocacy and support line.
Phone number: 020 7593 1290
Streetlink
Rough Sleepers and those who are homeless are advised to contact Streetlink for support and accommodation.
Phone number: 0300 500 0914 - staffed between 9 am-5 pm
Local Updates
Little Village HQ
Little Village HQ, which is like a food bank but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children is coordinating care packages for those in hardship. They are desperately seeking donations.
Southwark Council
Information, advice and services aimed at both individuals and employers covering a range of topics from access to food, voluntary sector support and information for employers.
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/public-health/for-the-public/coronavirus
Get Involved
Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group
Accessible via Facebook and Nextdoor App. Volunteers can join local area groups or create a group if there are no existing groups covering their area.
Community Aid Groups
A list of community aid groups active on Facebook and filtered by area. Here you'll find a list of local groups providing support to those under quarantine.
Nunhead Knocks
The Nunhead Community is setting up a “triage” system to get people the help they need during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Support Line: 02074594428
Little Village HQ
Little Village HQ, which is like a food bank but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children is coordinating care packages for those in hardship. They are desperately seeking donations.