Information to explain some options for communication methods

(Click on the PDF symbol to download)

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Advice from Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) on financial help and rights here

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Useful advice on health and nutrition from The Association of UK Dieticians here

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The science of soap - why is washing your hands so important? Read more here

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A nice way to explain to children how and why handwashing is so important here

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Derbyshire County Council has now established their own Community Response Unit here and can help you if you have no friends or family you can call on and:

- you are self-isolating because you or a member of your household is at risk
- you are struggling to meet your basic needs because of financial, social or health restrictions
- you are pregnant
- you have underlying health conditions
- you are aged 70 or over.
They can help you with shopping, or fetching your prescription or finding someone to have a chat with.

***Further to the information circulated previously regarding support for vulnerable groups during the coronavirus there is also now a national helpline. They can be contacted on 0800 028 8327 or register your request for help here.

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You may have questions about how to safely deal with bought food and ingredients. Find out more here

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If you are looking for more information regarding face masks and how to use them, the WHO have produced a helpful guide here​ and the UK Government have published information on making your own here.

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Rural Action Derbyshire have launched their'Cyber Buddy' Scheme to help people

get connected to the digital world. Contact details are on the PDF (click on symbol to open)