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The impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt by us all. Self Help groups are a lifeline for many people and it is important that your presence is still felt. We want to be able to support you as much as possible during these uncertain times and help you to protect yourselves and your members.
Click here to go to our page: How-to For Online Groups
Key members Coffee and Chat
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 11.00 to 12.00 on Zoom.
If you’d like to join us, please email info@selfhelp.org.uk for the zoom codes.
For Self Help group enquires
Please email info@selfhelp.org.uk or contact 0115 9111 661.
Further resources for looking after yourself below
Click here to download: Improving Your Sleep .pdf
Click here to download: Improving Your Sleep PowerPoint Presentation
New fund launches to support BAME organisations during coronavirus crisis
A new fund has launched with the aim of tackling the impact of the pandemic on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and organisations. The Resourcing Racial Justice Fund will open for applications on 18 May and organisations will be able to apply for grants between £5,000 and £50,000.
Click here to visit the Civil Society News Webpage for more information
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Some useful tips for staying connected with your groups during the current situation and self isolating due to Coronavirus / COVID-19
Follow the links below for instructions on using WhatsApp and Zoom
Click here for instructions on how to use WhatsApp
Click here for instructions on how to use Zoom
Click here for instructions on how to set up a FaceBook Group
Telephone trees
A phone tree is an easy and efficient method to contact to your group.
Select someone in your group to be the coordinator.
The size of your group will determine how many people each person calls. But, for example, the coordinator might be responsible for phoning three people each week. Those three people will be responsible for phoning three more people, who in turn might each phone three more people, etc., until everyone in your group is contacted.
The coordinator should be responsible for initiating the phone tree and reminding the others who they need to ring.
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Disability Support are offering help to people who are self-isolating and offering a route for volunteers to help people who are self-isolating:
Are you self-isolating and need help? Call 0115 9785095.
Want to help people who are self-isolating? Then register as a volunteer with Disability Support, call 0115 9785095.