List of community groups operating in your area to help out during Coronavirus pandemic

Bedgrove Volunteers (Coronavirus Support):

A group of local volunteers have banded together to help and support those in Bedgrove who need help. They are looking to assist the elderly and vulnerable who may be self isolating. They offer help in collecting shopping and prescriptions. They are also offering friendly chats on the phone if people are feeling a little bit isolated or scared.

If you know anybody in the area who needs support they have a dedicated helpline on 01296531093.

Berryfields Coronavirus Support Group:

Local residents have set up a facebook group which you can access by clicking here.Stoke Mandeville Community Support:

Stoke Mandeville Community Support are another volunteer led group set up by the Parish Council. For useful information residents are advised to visit https://www.stokemandevilleparishcouncil.org.uk/ or email [email protected]

If you need advice over the phone, please call 01296914068

Broughton Pastures Community Cafe:

They say: During these difficult and uncertain times, we would like to offer assitance to anyone who is self isolating or vulnerable. If you need any help with the following, please get in touch:

-Food/urgent supplies

-Posting or collecting mail

-Emergency electrical or plumbing needs

-Someone to talk to

They have a group of volunteers willing to help via their community WhatsApp group.

Please contact Wayne Martinig on 07936993281 or alternately Hannah Martinig on 077540498396

Buckingham Park and Fairford Leys Support group:

Local residents have set up a facebook group which you can access by clicking here. They said: "This is a support group for those self isolating who require support and those willing to lend a hand. Set up by two Neighbourhood Watch Co ordinators, Rio Fry Harper for Fairford Leys and Julie Allden for Buckingham Park."

Wingrave Together:

Local residents have set up a facebook group which you can access by clicking herePrescriptions

There is a free local home delivery prescription service available in Aylesbury and surrounding areas. To find out more visit www.pharmacyspace.co.uk/homedelivery email [email protected] or call them on 01296 331831.

Applying for Council Support

If you live in Buckinghamshire, you may be able to apply for Local Emergency Support.

This is intended to cover urgent short-term emergencies (i.e. no immediate food, no heating or lighting) through the use of food banks, food vouchers, and utility meter top-ups.

You will be eligible for assistance if:

-There has been an unforeseeable serious emergency or crisis, and failure to give assistance will mean there is a significant risk of harm coming to you or your family

-You require help moving into, or staying in the community, and by providing assistance will eliminate the need for statutory care

https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/business-and-benefits/apply-for-local-emergency-support/If you cannot apply online, you can call them on 01296 382 414.

An out of hours service is also available by calling 0800 999 7677.