If you need medical help, please follow the guidance on the NHS Inform website. Do not go directly to your GP, hospital or other healthcare environment. If you are at higher risk of severe illness and you need help with food or medicine deliveries, you should contact your Council's shielding support service.
A new national helpline has been set up to provide essential assistance to those who do not have family or existing community support, who cannot leave their home and cannot get online, but who are at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Please contact 0800 111 4000 or read further information.
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We want to be there for people affected by stroke who are feeling isolated and alone in their stroke recovery. Many people will be feeling this way during the current pandemic. If you, or someone you support, has had a stroke, and you would just like to talk to someone who understands, we can conne…
Our national information line and email is open to anyone who needs specific guidance and support to manage their own mental health issues or to support someone else who is living with poor mental health. We can speak to people or communicate by email, twitter, facebook and online. We offer direct…
The befriending service provides one-to-one telephone companionship which allows the building of good rapport and regular contact. Our fantastic volunteer befrienders can also highlight how you can find out more about practical and emotional help resources available. This service is offered to in…
The Specialist Health and Work team is experienced in health and work issues, particularly for those who have been affected by cancer. The service supports those who are remaining in work, returning to work or looking for a new job. We also provide a range of psychological support services. We pr…
South Ayrshire Lifeline Support (via Voluntary Action South Ayrshire)
Telephone Befriending for those who may be feeling lonely or isolated. The customer will be matched with a suitable volunteer and will receive a regular call form their volunteer - please call to register
Order and Deliver Essential Food Items, across South Ayrshire, to those that are elderly or…
We provide information, practical advice and emotional support (over the telephone during the coronavirus period) to unpaid carers looking after loved ones with a long-term illness or disability. We can help carers with welfare rights issues, benefit checks and applications to maximise their income…
information, advice and support with issues including, but not limited to, income maximisation, employment, benefits, money advice, housing, utilities and food parcels.
