Important News COVID-19

In light of the unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19,we are aware that many of you may be concerned about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current risks to your health.

As valued service users, we want to let you know that the health and well-being of both our staff and residents is also of paramount importance at this difficult time.

We would like to reassure all of you that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure that we protect against the risk of Coronavirus, so that we can continue to provide a service to the local community.

We have made the difficult decision to suspend all of our drop-in services and reduce any non-essential appointments with immediate effect. 

Chicksand Pre-school has also been suspended until further notice.
We will continue to provide a telephone advice service should you need any advice or support and would ask that you call our work mobile on 07508469818 as appose to dropping in.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.
Women Inclusive Team.

Helpful links and information 

WIT is here to support every one of you in these times of uncertainty. Below we have accumulated a list of links that you might find useful in a time where we need to come together to unite and support one another.

Support/Food deliveries/Shopping

https://womensinclusiveteam.com/about-wit/

Local food banks

https://www.firstlovefoundation.org.uk/#

http://www.bowfoodbank.org/

Health Information

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Information from the government

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

 

Business Support

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/business/business_support_and_advice/business__enterprise/COVID_19_Business_Support.aspx

 

Information from Tower Hamlets 

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/2020/February-2020/Information_on_coronavirus_COVID_19.aspx 

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/business/local_and_national_advice/local_and_national_advice.aspx

 

Financial information & Universal Credit 

https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you 

 

Keeping safe at home 
If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse and you’re concerned for your or their safety … 

If anyone is in immediate risk of harm, please always call 999. 

 

There are various national support agencies who may also be able to provide you with advice and support: 

LBTH Domestic Violence Support 
Refuge Charity on 0808 2000 247 
Women’s Aid live chat or email helpline@womensaid.org.uk 
Respect Helpline for Men on 0808 801 0327 
Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 999 5428