CANConnect

We can help to connect you with people, support and activities in your community to help you achieve your goals. Managed by @CANorfolk

[Eastern Daily Press @EDP24]

Every Child Online: New phoneline for extra support https://t.co/xZkeoKfPfq

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, yet we hear so little about it.

Katie Ingram, whose daughter was born stillborn, has launched 'No Words', a campaign to help parents talk about baby loss. https://t.co/LjBJFMw7qP

#SaturdayRead #Bereavement

[The Feed @TheFeedNorwich]

All referrals for food provision for vulnerable people will be triaged by Norfolk County Council and will then go through to the Norwich team for allocation to the most suitable group to help them with food deliveries. Call the point of contact at County- 0344 800 8020 to refer

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Call line set up in north Norfolk for anyone feeling ‘fed-up, lonely or just wanting a chat’ https://t.co/LN4fXj7bIj

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Coronavirus help hubs set up across part of Norfolk https://t.co/HmPKQSXzCo

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Talking newspaper launches podcast so visually impaired can still get news https://t.co/VenO3oi2Xv

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

We have a report of a 92yr old in #kingslynn looking for #toiletrolls. As none on display they asked & were offered a twin pack "under the counter" @£6.00 instead of price £2.48. Look out for those who might be more vulnerable to #scams and malpractice #ScamAware @NorfolkCCTS

[NCVO @NCVO]

A quick run through of the #coronavirus resources for charities and other voluntary organisations that we've published so far [thread]:

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Nature can be source of solace in crisis, says David Attenborough https://t.co/Vu5ELoVGcX

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

A question our Admiral Nurses get asked a lot at the moment is "How do I explain the current situation to a person with dementia?". Heres their tips; for further info please call the Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email [email protected]. #COVID19

[NorfolkSAB (NSAB) @NorfolkSAB]

UPDATE FROM DBS - Guidance around free-of-charge applications & new fast-track Barred List check service, in response to #covid19UK. See https://t.co/9maZVRKz0d @WNCarers @CANorfolk @CANConnect1

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

🆕 With new restrictions announced this week, we are seeing many tragic reports of people unable to attend funerals (or other grieving rituals) of loved ones 💜

In light of this, we wanted to provide some tips on what to do if you find yourself in this distressing situation ⬇️

[Carers Matter Norfolk @CarersMatterNfk]

We 100% agree! #UnpaidCarers are amazing and deserve our applause. They work so hard caring for their loved ones and we are thinking of them during this very difficult time. 👏👏👏 If you are a #Norfolk Carer find support at https://t.co/E0SodckkCA

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

‘We can’t do any fundraising’: Charities appeal for help to get through coronavirus https://t.co/IpHjUFNAq3

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Coronavirus: Amazing support on offer in small Norfolk village https://t.co/ONnEb6cFPN

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Norfolk-wide coronavirus fund set up to help charities in their hour of need https://t.co/TAQb83Y1Xw

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

‘We need to pull together’ - Potato farmer delivers to homes in need during lockdown https://t.co/6z66fegxTM

[CANConnect @CANConnect1]

Coronavirus: Every home in Norfolk to be sent letter asking if vulnerable need help https://t.co/rVNEtQrfJ8

[Community Action Norfolk @CANorfolk]

Don’t forget the food banks – needed now more than ever! Read what the Trussell Trust is doing now https://t.co/TqHh8MlLJ0 and there are others across Norfolk – Google them for a list - and keep donating! @TrussellTrust @NorfolkCC #VCSENorfolk #foodbank

[Merchants' Place @merchants_place]

LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANISATIONS:
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