Our community is at its best when we pull together. As well as looking after our friends and family at this time, many residents are doing what they can to support vulnerable neighbours too.

If you are also looking to volunteer and help in our wider community during this crisis, please e-mail the Central Surrey Voluntary Action at admin@csva.co.uk The CSVA are collating this information and putting together a vetting process to safeguard both those providing the voluntary services and the parties receiving them. The District Council and the County Council are working with the CSVA to set up a scheme which will allow those vulnerable people who need assistance to be put in touch with those able to provide it. 

Coronavirus is the biggest peacetime crisis our country has faced in generations and the situation seems to worsen by the day. It is clear that older people and those with existing health conditions could be particularly vulnerable at this time. If you are concerned about a neighbour or you yourself need community support, you can call the Surrey County Council Coronavirus Helpline on 0300 200 1008. Please note that this is not a medical helpline, but one to ask for practical help from the community.

If you require more information:

• The latest information from Public Health England on Coronavirus or COVID-19 can be found on the Public Health England website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

• The latest advice on what actions to take if you feel you might be suffering from the symptoms of Coronavirus can be found using the NHS 111 Coronavirus service: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19