Coronavirus Information

Information for older people who are concerned about Coronavirus. You can call Age UK on (0116) 2992239 for more information.

Bereavement Information (PDF, 269 Kb)

Information for families, carers and friends who have recently lost a loved one due to Coronavirus, in LLR.

Supporting vulnerable people in Blaby during the Coronavirus pandemic

Support for Leicester and Leicestershire Businesses during the pandemic

A range of free support guides on a whole range of topics including Remote Working and Video Conferencing

Help for charities to be more digital. Pose digital questions that you or your organisation may have as a result of COVID-19

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.

Information about claiming Universal Credit and other benefits during the pandemic

Information and advice about the re-opening and safe usage of community buildings during the pandemic

Information from the Co-op on ways you can help your local community during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Information about Coronavirus from the BBC News website

Information about Coronavirus on the NHS website

Coronavirus Testing (PDF, 246 Kb)

Advice about how and when you should get tested for Coronavirus

Information about the latest situation concerning Coronavirus from the Government

30 actions to look after yourself and others

A quick way of determining whether or not you may have symptoms of Coronavirus

Covid Mutual Aid UK is a group of volunteers supporting local community groups organising mutual aid throughout the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.

Learning resources for teaching children at home

Latest updates for Communities & Parish Councils.

Face Mask Exemption Cards (PDF, 122 Kb)

Cut out and keep cards for people who are unable to wear a face mask covering, for various health or disability related reasons.

Details of grants and funding available for voluntary and community sector organisations, to help with service delivery during, or as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic

Government guidance on social distancing, for everyone in the UK, including children

Funding news related to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Guidance for hostel or day centres for people rough sleeping

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

Health Advice & Guidance (PDF, 1.1 Mb)

A guide to healthy living produced by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

Information about getting involved in volunteering in Hinckley and Bosworth, during the Coronavirus pandemic

Leicestershire Adult Learning Service - FREE Supported Learning (PDF, 96 Kb)

Information about how to access FREE supported learning for people in Leicestershire during the lockdown period.

An emergency grant fund for voluntary and community sector organisations in Leicestershire to maintain service delivery during the crisis.

Information about Coronavirus on Leicestershire County Council's website

Facebook page containing useful information to help protect Leicestershire residents from scams and other unlawful activities.

LLR Faiths Update - 27th April 2020 (PDF, 171 Kb)

An update related to the work of faith communities across LLR during the pandemic.

Free resources, including guided video meditations for people who are self-isolating

The Melton Borough Covid-19 Support Hub has been created to coordinate, help and support residents across the borough during the coronavirus outbreak.

A range of useful information, tools and resources around maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic.

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.

Information about how NWLDC is working to support, advise, guide and co-ordinate groups and people who are volunteering to help others in the district during the coronavirus pandemic.

Government produced, detailed guidance for venues that are re-opening for Nurseries/Pre-school groups.

A 'Community Hub' initiative has been launched by the Council for vulnerable residents living within Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston needing additional support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and also for individuals, voluntary organisations and/or businesses who wish to volunteer their time or services to help those in need across the Borough during the pandemic.

Activities and information for people who do not have access to the internet

Registering a Death during the Coronavirus pandemic (PDF, 560 Kb)

Details about how to register a death in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland during the pandemic

Useful information and advice on staying active and keeping positive.

Information about how to stay active and promote positive mental and physical health, from Leicestershire Cares' website

Advice about attending routine hospital appointments and visiting people in hospital during the pandemic.

Information from Voluntary Action Leicestershire for people who wish to volunteer to help others during the current crisis

Help your community in the fight against Covid-19 by becoming a Community Reserve Volunteer.

Information from the GoodSAM website about how to join the army of volunteers to help the NHS at this challenging time.