This is how vulnerable East Lancashire residents can get help during the coronavirus outbreak

Councils across East Lancashire have established their own "community hubs" to co-ordinate efforts to help those left struggling by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Paul Faulkner

Published 1st Apr 2020, 22:01 GMT

Updated 2nd Apr 2020, 00:16 GMT

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They can provide vital support such as food and medicine deliveries to residents who are particularly at risk from Covid-19 - and who are unable to rely on family or friends to keep them stocked up with basic supplies.

People who are staying at home because of their age or medical condition - as well as those self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms - can all get help.

The authorities are drawing on their own databases to identify people likely to be in need of support, but they have also set up contact centres so that residents can get in touch directly.

Councils have created community hubs to help people left vulnerable by the coronavirus epidemic (picture coutest of South Ribble Borough Council)

Councils have created community hubs to help people left vulnerable by the coronavirus epidemic (picture coutest of South Ribble Borough Council)

If you or somebody you know of is struggling or requires help and support during the coronavirus crisis, please contact the relevant council team:

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

Call: 01254 588111 (phonelines open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12noon Saturday and Sunday)

Online: blackburn.gov.uk/coronavirus/resident-help

BURNLEY

Call: 01282 686402

Email: [email protected]

Online: burnleytogether.org.uk

HYNDBURN

Call: 01254 388111

Email: [email protected]

PENDLE

Call: 01282 661743

E-mail: [email protected]

Online: pendle.gov.uk/communitysupporthub

RIBBLE VALLEY

Call: 01200 414597

Email: [email protected]

Online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/coronavirus

ROSSENDALE

Call: 01706 227016

Email: [email protected]

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