City Council leads response

A Derby Covid Community Response Hub has been created by Bondholder Derby City Council in partnership with several local institutions to help those most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Council, together with fellow Bondholder the University of Derby, Community Action Derby, Derby Homes, and Thrive Derby are linking into Derby Covid-19 Mutual Aid Facebook group to coordinate help and support for people who live alone or who are self-isolating with partners or relatives during this national crisis.

The group will be encouraging potential volunteers to be a good neighbour and focus on people who need support, however big or small, in their immediate local neighbourhood. This includes those who may need help with shopping, prescriptions and other small tasks and will reduce the need for potential volunteers to travel to other areas of the city reducing the possible spread of infection.

Cllr Chris Poulter, Leader of Derby City Council, said: “We’ve already seen a great response from the public at this critical time, and we need that to continue – combining resources and helping our most vulnerable.

“There are a lot of people in our communities who are in great need of our support to stay safe and get through the coming period of time. Please check up on your neighbours, isolating and get in touch with the group if you’d like to help.”

If you can help out in your immediate local neighbourhood please get in touch by clicking here you’ll be directed to someone who needs your help.