These are the Peterborough groups set up to support those most at risk of coronavirus

Those who are at most high risk of the effects of coronavirus include the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Embracing true community spirit, the groups below are offering a range of support across Peterborough:

. Yaxley and Farcet Coronavirus (Covid-19) support network has been set up to cover Yaxley and Farcet. Led by community leaders from the Yaxley Gazette, Gemma’s Hearts and Yaxley Parish Council, the group wants to offer all-round support to those in the area.

Support will also be given Sawtry and Holmes, while volunteers will be DBS checked.

If you are able to assist email [email protected] or search the group on Facebook. Flyers will be distributed across the villages in the coming days. Call 01733 794513 for support.

. There is a dedicated group for Fletton, Woodston and Stanground set up to support locals. Set up on Facebook, Fletton-Woodston-Stanground shared support for COVID-19 is gathering volunteers to help with essentials like buying food, dog-walking and prescription collection.

Volunteers will mostly be DBS checked or work in healthcare professions. Residents are invited to post on the group and ask for any help they need.

. Bearded Villains East Anglia is also offering to help, giving those who are vulnerable essentials items like toilet rolls, antibacterial hand soap and long life food. The group is offering a collection service and will be distributing the items to those who most need it. To help, contact Bearded Villains East Anglia on Facebook.

. Bretton Assistance for the Vulnerable is a group on Facebook set up before the coronavirus outbreak which will be offering its continued assistance. Giving help to the elderly, disabled and those most at risk of infection, the group of local residents will be helping with whatever requests they can.

. Longthorpe Post Office is offering free deliveries of essentials to those of a high risk. To use the service call 01733 263560. A dedicated Longthorpe community group is in the process of being created.

. A group set up to help those in Gunthorpe, Paston, Walton and Werrington is the Facebook group PE4 Covid-19 community support. The group so far has a poster for residents to put in their windows if they need or are volunteering their support. The group will be helping with essentials such as food shopping, prescription collection and other errands.

. The Home Help Company is coordinating local volunteers to help with those self-isolating. The Home Help Company is a company that caters for at-home needs for the elderly such as cleaning, meal preparation and providing company.

Volunteers are offering to help collect shopping, prescriptions and give phone calls to reduce social isolation. Their volunteers will all be DBS checked.

To offer your help and volunteer, call 01480 383340.

Other Facebook groups offering their support but not limited to a specific area are: COVID19 PETERBOROUGH/CAMBRIDGESHIRE, Peterborough Coronavirus Support Network UK (COVID-19), Peterborough COVID 19 Support Network and Peterborough Womens Association.

This list will be continuously updated. If you know of any community groups which are offering help, email: [email protected].

The latest coronavirus articles can be found at: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/health/coronavirus.

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