Coronavirus Information
As we know, the impacts of the current outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone, all over the world.
Here in Leicestershire, we are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all of our residents and communities.
We will continue to post relevant information regarding Coronavirus here on the Leicestershire Communities website.
Below are a series of links to other websites providing information about Coronavirus.
If you are concerned that you may have symptoms of Coronavirus, contact NHS 111.
Information and Support
- Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland
Information for older people who are concerned about Coronavirus. You can call Age UK on (0116) 2992239 for more information.
- Business Gateway Growth Hub
Support for Leicester and Leicestershire Businesses
- Charnwood Community Actiion
Charnwood Borough Council, working with John Storer Charnwood, has launched Charnwood Community Action – a campaign to help support, advise and guide groups and people who are volunteering to help others in the borough.
- Co-op
Information from the Co-op on ways you can help your local community during the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Coronavirus - BBC News
Information about Coronavirus from the BBC News website
- Coronavirus - NHS Information
Information about Coronavirus on the NHS website
- Coronavirus - What you need to do
Information about the latest situation concerning Coronavirus from the Government
- Coping Calendar
30 actions to look after yourself and others
- Covid Mutual Aid Volunteers
Covid Mutual Aid UK is a group of volunteers supporting local community groups organising mutual aid throughout the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.
- Educational Resources for Children
Learning resources for teaching children at home
- Guidance on Social Distancing
Government guidance on social distancing, for everyone in the UK, including children
- GRANT finder
Funding news related to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
- Homelessness Information
Guidance for hostel or day centres for people rough sleeping
- Harborough Voluntary & Community Hub
A call for help by Harborough District Council to all Voluntary & Community organisations to look at what support is being provided and what can be provided to vulnerable people in the community
- Hinckley and Bosworth - Volunteering
Information about getting involved in volunteering in Hinckley and Bosworth, during the Coronavirus pandemic
- Leicestershire Communities Fund 2020
An emergency grant fund for voluntary and community sector organisations in Leicestershire to maintain service delivery during the crisis.
- Leicestershire County Council
Information about Coronavirus on Leicestershire County Council's website
- Meditation, Mindfulness and Wellbeing Resources
Free resources, including guided video meditations for people who are self-isolating
- 'Offline' Coronavirus Packs
Activities and information for people who do not have access to the internet
- National Trading Standards - Avoiding Scams
There has been an increase in criminals trying to exploiting fears about COVID-19. National Trading Standards have advice on how to protect yourself and others.
- Sport England
Useful information and advice on staying active and keeping positive.
- Staying Positive
Information about how to stay active and promote positive mental and physical health, from Leicestershire Cares' website
- Volunteering in Leicestershire during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Information from Voluntary Action Leicestershire for people who wish to volunteer to help others during the current crisis
- Volunteer with British Red Cross
Help your community in the fight against Covid-19 by becoming a Community Reserve Volunteer.
- Volunteer for the NHS during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Information from the GoodSAM website about how to join the army of volunteers to help the NHS at this challenging time.
