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During the coronavirus outbreak, my team and I are working
remotely and are on hand to help constituents with any issues they may have. If
you want to raise an issue with me, please call 0151 792 3416 or email margaret.greenwood.mp@parliament.uk
Below is a list
of links to resources which may be helpful to you during the coronavirus
outbreak. Please be aware that this information is subject to change so do
continue to check the relevant sites regularly.
The Government’s dedicated
coronavirus website has the most up to date and comprehensive guidance on the
coronavirus outbreak, including on social distancing, self-isolation,
employment and education: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
For NHS advice and
guidance on coronavirus, visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Wirral West
Emergency Food Hub
Wirral Council and community food providers have set up an Emergency
Food Hub to make sure vulnerable residents don’t go hungry during the
Covid-19 outbreak. People in need of emergency food can contact the hub via the
website www.wirral.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/coronavirus-updates/emergency-food or call the Covid-19 helpline on 0151 666 5050 and arrange to have food
delivered to them.
Local sources of support in Wirral West
Wirral Council has set up a Covid-19
helpline to provide help and advice to residents needing support with
their day-to-day needs and for people wishing to volunteer. Call 0151 666
5050 or visit wirralinfobank.co.uk/
Age UK Wirral are offering additional
support for elderly and vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak,
including assistance with shopping. Call 0151 482 3456 or visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wirral/
Helplink provide transport,
practical support and friendship for the elderly and vulnerable. Call 0151
648 3322, email helplink@btconnect.com or visit helplink.webeden.co.uk/
Tranmere Rovers in the
Community is providing assistance with shopping and prescriptions, and also offers a
befriending service. Call 0151 609 3325 or email community@tranmererovers.co.uk
Covid 19 Mutual Aid is a group of
volunteers supporting local community groups throughout the UK who are
organising mutual aid during the Covid-19 outbreak. They focus on
providing resources and connecting people to their nearest local groups.
Visit covidmutualaid.org/ for more
information.
Citizens Advice Wirral Ask Us Wirral
information and advice service is being delivered by phone or email
and includes specialist benefits, debt and housing advice. Call 0300
33 00 111 or complete the webform www.askuswirral.org.uk/enquiry-webform
Businesses, Employment and Benefits
Gov.uk Coronavirus Business Support To find out how to access the support
that has been made available to employees and businesses during the
coronavirus outbreak, visit: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
Wirral Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus
Business Helpline provides all businesses and organisations in Wirral with a one stop shop
for information and guidance. Call the Chamber on 0151 650 6982 or email: policy@wirralchamber.co.uk
ACAS employment
advice for employees and employers: call the helpline 0300 123 1100 or visit www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): www.fsb.org.uk/campaign/covid19
Liverpool City Region Growth Company
Covid-19 Business Advice growthplatform.org/business-covid-19-advice/
Self Employed The government has introduced a Covid-19
Self Employment Income Support Scheme that offers a grant of up to £2,500 per
month for the self-employed, who meet certain criteria. For more information and to find out if you are
eligible, visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
Self-employment and Universal Credit For more information and to check if you
are eligible visit: www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit
Citizens Advice For information on benefits and
self-employment visit the Citizens Advice website:: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/
Travel Advice
The coronavirus outbreak has caused major travel disruptions
throughout the world.
If you are a British Citizen who is abroad and wanting to
return to the UK, visit the Foreign Office Travel Advice page for the country you are in. Instructions on
how to get home are available on the Travel Advice pages for each country,
particularly the ‘Return to the UK’ page.
You can also subscribe to travel advice email alerts for
your destination for the latest information and advice from the Foreign
Office. I would also recommend following the nearest Embassy or Consulate
on social media.
If you are a Wirral West resident and you are having
difficulty arranging travel home, get in touch with my office at margaret.greenwood.mp@parliament.uk. Please include the following details in your
correspondence to me:
Full name
Passport number
Contact number
Address in UK
Address abroad