We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with public access, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.Stay Safe at Home
Watch out for scam messages - Don't click on links or attachments in suspicious emails and never respond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for your personal or financial details.
Victim Support leaflet - Advice on scammers and fraudsters
Other organisations' updates
Government Coronavirus information service on WhatsApp
Post Office - Pay Out Now scheme for those who are isolating and have a post office account without a debit card
https://www.onepostoffice.co.uk/secure/latest-news/our-products/post-office-makes-access-to-cash-available-faster-for-self-isolating-customers/
Turn 2 us - You can apply for a one of crisis grant of £500 if you have experienced a drop in income as a result of the pandemic
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/Turn2us-Funds/Turn2us-Coronavirus-Grant-Fund
Citizens Advice Bureau - CAB have changed their opening hours
mentalhealth.org.uk - Tips on how to look after your mental health
Livewell - Information about all that is on offer in Essex to improve health and wellbeing.
Teen Talk Harwich - Support for young people aged 11 – 25 years via telephone and online activities.
Princes Trust - Advice, guidance and resources for young people 16 - 30 years.
Essex family wellbeing - Resources to equip families to cope in these challenging times
Homestart Colchester - Support for children and their parents
Money Saving Expert - For help and advice with money management/financial hardship
Credit union - Savings and Loans Co-operative open to anyone over the age of 18 years who lives, works or studies in the Borough of Colchester or District of Tendring.
Affinity Water - Affinity Water have measures in place to assist customers facing financial difficulties at this time
RSPCA - Information on how to care for your pets when carrying out 'social distancing' or staying at home due to Coronavirus
RNID - Advice and guidance for those with hearing problems, with or without existing hearing aids. Contact 0808 808 0123, email information@RNID.org.uk or visit the website.