We’ve made things a little easier for you by rounding up all the help, information, services and support available locally in Coalville to help get you through Covid-19.
Store Opening Update 4th January 2021
Following the latest UK Government announcement in response to Covid-19. Leicestershire has moved into tier 4, therefore only essential retailers remain open in the centre:-
News and Travel Updates
Do not travel unless it is absolutely essential – stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. If your travel is essential you can click here for the latest links to the bus timetable https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/places/coalville/
Business Benefits / Grants
We have been liaising with North West Leicestershire Council to help small businesses and tenants through this crisis. Take a look at these links for help and advice.
https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/coronavirus_business_support
https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/coronavirus_tenant_support
https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
Bin Collections and Recycling
Your council’s bin collection crews are working hard to ensure your bins are collected. However, there may be changes to your collection service. Click here for updates.
https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/coronavirus_recycling_and_waste
Foodbanks
Whether you’re looking for emergency support or to make a donation, you can find all the information here https://www.trusselltrust.org/what-we-do/
Mental Health
The Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has taken a lot of us by surprise. Some people have described it as an episode of Black Mirror that they want to turn off, while others have said that they feel like the entire world is upside down.
One thing that we have seen all over the world is that kindness is prevailing in uncertain times. People are coming together to sing on balconies, others are setting up groups to offer support to the elderly or vulnerable – like collecting groceries or calling them for a chat. We have heard stories of people having virtual movie nights and creating choreographed dances over video chat to share with the world.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/random-acts-kindness for a list of Random Acts of Kindness ideas during the coronavirus and help keep people smiling.
Family and children
Keeping them busy
We’re all spending a lot more time at home at the moment which means we’re having to come up with new ways to keep the kids entertained.
While most schools are sending out work and we’re inundated with lists of home education apps, there have never been more resources on hand to keep our children learning.
Carol Vorderman is offering free maths lessons, David Walliams has released 30 free audio stories and Joe Wicks has become the nation’s PE teacher with his daily YouTube fitness class – for those that have stuck at it anyway.
But there’s so much more that kids can benefit from too. From arts and crafts to nature trails and a whole load of Easter fun, there are all sorts of ideas to keep kids of all ages entertained.
Some of the ideas have been shared on the popular Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook page, which has proved massively popular since launching just a few weeks ago.
Set up by mum Claire Balkind, it has already amassed more than a million members and is growing by the day.
Older People
Age UK has had to adapt services to comply with government advice and to ensure clients, staff and volunteers stay safe. Find out about your local https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/#
Special Education Need and Disability
We know this is a very anxious time for families and children in Leicestershire who have SEND, therefore Leicestershire Council have pulled together some information that they hope will be of help to families. Click on this link
Domestic Abuse Information
At home shouldn’t mean at risk. If you or someone you know is suffering from #DomesticAbuse, isolation rules do not apply.
Police response & support services remain available.
Find support at www.gov.uk/domestic-abuse or call 999 if you are in immediate danger. #YouAreNotAlone