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Phone    01453 796050 Email       glos@cleanslateltd.co.uk Drop in   Stroud Library (Growth Hub), Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BB Times      Wednesdays 10am - 2pm The effects of Covid 19 have been felt most by low income households: those who are just scraping by, those who are self-employed (especially new businesses), freelance, on zero hours contracts or recently made redundant. Many are suddenly in shock at navigating and living on welfare, while dealing with all the other mental strains of lockdown and caring responsibilities.    An estimated 6 million people in the UK have fallen behind with a bill during lockdown, and 4 million of those have fallen behind with rent, council tax or a telecoms bill. Those with health issues are additionally affected: people in the ‘shielded’ group are 4 times as likely to have fallen behind on a bill compared to those who aren’t at increased risk from the virus and financial problems are also ...

More victims seeking support as lock-down restrictions ease   GDASS data is showing a steady increase in numbers of referrals and calls from victims as the lock-down restrictions are relaxed. This is  also being reported by other domestic abuse support agencies countrywide. In the same way that many patients who have worrying symptoms relating to cancer, strokes and heart conditions have not sought advice from their GPs during lock-down due to worries around Covid 19, many victims of abuse have also been riding out the lock-down until a safer time to seek help. For many victims of abuse, the abuse may have worsened or intensified during lock-down. However, victims have been unable to reach out for support due to limitations on seeing family and friends, as well as facing increasing barriers to seeing professionals such as GPs. As the restrictions ease and you see more patients and clients, remember to listen out to those subtle hints about how thi...

Transition Stroud is looking for a new Coordinator! The Coordinator will work part-time in a self-employed capacity. It is envisaged that the workload will vary from week to week, but that overall the post-holder will work an average of 10-11 hours per week, at £12/hr. The contract is likely to involve some evening and weekend work. The Coordinator will play a key role in enabling Transition Stroud to implement its strategy to contribute to the achievement of a carbon neutral district by 2030 and to build resilient local communities. The Coordinator will support and facilitate the work of the Transition Stroud Board, including the organising of online meetings and ensuring the implementation of decisions. Amongst a range of key tasks, the Coordinator will act as an initial point of contact, undertake a range of administrative and financial tasks, identify and pursue fund raising opportunities, liaise with Directors and Action Group leaders, and contribute as appropriate to strategy d...

Help us help you get the treatment you need If you have symptoms of Covid-19  and these worsen at home, visit 111 online or call NHS 111 for advice. Non Covid-19 illnesse s - If you are worried about your health or have symptoms that need to be checked out urgently, NHS services are still available and it’s important you make contact. Call your GP surgery, or if it’s a life threatening situation for example severe chest pain or signs of stroke, call 999. Telecare Gloucestershire Telecare provide discreet sensors that detect emergencies at home such as falls, fire and wandering. If you need urgent support please call the adult helpdesk on  01452 426868 . Visit the  Telecare website  for more information about our equipment and service or to find out more about community alarms, provided by your district council. If you already have Telecare equipment you can call  01452 583774  for support. Report it Support for vulnerable children and yo...