Blog - Barbara Keeley

HMRC support during Coronavirus

The government has set up a dedicated support page where businesses can find the right support, advice and information to help with the impact of coronavirus. HMRC support during COVID-19 Coronavirus helpline – offering a better experience Self-employment Income Support Scheme Job Retention Scheme – Update Statutory Sick Pay –…

Keeping fit during self-isolation

Coop Academy Walkden’s PE team are posting daily workouts to help people stay fit whilst self isolating. They are posting them on Facebook and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/WalkdenCoop/ https://twitter.com/WalkdenCoop Joe Wicks Body Coach is doing #PEwithJoe, free PE sessions for children at 9am every weekday. https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/videos

Mental health support

Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (COVID-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times. There are some links below so that you can…

Explaining Coronavirus to children and helping them cope with self-isolation

ELSA-Support has free emotional literacy resources, including stories to help you explain what is going on to you children https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/ Unicef has 8 Tips to Help Comfort and Protect Children to support open discussions with children about coronavirus. YoungMinds has good advice about talking to children about coronavirus https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/

Update from Age UK

Age UK is here to support older people during this challenging time. They have outlined some tips to help stay safe and well over the coming weeks https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/ If you have concerns about an issue including welfare, care or housing, you can contact Age UK’s free advice line, 8am-7pm, 635…

Advice for employers and employees

Acas has a range of services to provide support and help. Acas practical information on coronavirus is updated daily to give information and advice on self-isolating, pay, financial support for businesses, time off and remote working. Call Acas on 0330 123 1100 for help and advice to employees and employers.…

Help is available if you are experiencing domestic abuse

If you are experiencing domestic abuse and you feel you need to leave your home, Salford Women’s Aid and the Salford Survivor Project can support you in finding temporary accomodation through Salford Housing Options. Please phone: Salford Survivor Project: 0161 706 0468 Salford Women’s Aid: 0161 793 3232 National Domestic…

Information on Well Baby clinics in Salford

All Well Baby clinics across Salford have been suspended. For more informtion please see: https://www.srft.nhs.uk/about-us/depts/0-19-service/ If you need advice on your baby please phone the 0-19 duty number for your area between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. General Enquiries: 0161 789 7373 Central 0-19 Team Telephone: 0161 206 6081 …

Beware of scammers – Advice from Salford City Council

There is a new scam that imitates a government website page and offers financial grants to help during Coronavirus. Please note that the government does not put offers like these on social media. DWP Fraud teams & Police are aware of these scam websites and in the process of investigating…

Salford CVS accepting donations to help with their voluntary work during coronavirus outbreak

Salford Community & Voluntary Services (CVS) is working in partnership with Salford City Council and NHS Salford CCG to establish one trusted route for donations to support Salford’s most vulnerable people through these difficult times. All funds raised will be distributed to local voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to…

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