Help and Support for Vulnerable People in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council is working with Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS), Nottinghamshire County Council, community groups and other agencies in Bassetlaw to provide help and support for vulnerable residents at risk from Coronavirus.
Many people may already have family nearby or good neighbours who are looking out for them. However, for residents who may feel socially isolated or concerned, the Council and BCVS can help by:
- Picking up prescriptions
- Providing help with shopping
- Arranging food parcels for those in need (and who are not in receipt of a Government food parcel)
- A weekly keep in touch call to ensure people are safe and well
To access these services call Bassetlaw District Council on 01909 533 533 between 9am – 5pm, Monday - Friday. Residents can also email Bassetlaw Customer Services
Foodbank Provision
Foodbank services in Bassetlaw are currently being provided by BCVS, supported by Bassetlaw District Council, with distribution centres in Worksop and Retford. If you need Foodbank Services, please call Bassetlaw District Council on 01909 533 533.
Foodbank Donations
We are extremely grateful to Tesco and Morrisons for their donations over the last few weeks, which has helped us to distribute around 180 food parcels in the last eight days. However, if anybody wishes to donate food they can do so at the following locations:
Co-op - Plantation Hill, Worksop, Carlton in Lindrick, Ordsall, North Road and Funeralcare Spa Lane, Retford
Morrisons, Worksop and Retford Stores
Nationwide Building Society, Worksop and Retford Branches (open until 2pm)
One Stop - Kilton Hill, Worksop
Sainsbury's Local – Newcastle Ave, Worksop
Sainsbury's - High Grounds, Worksop
Whilst donations are needed, please observe the Government guidance on social distancing and staying at home.
Nottinghamshire Community Support and Volunteering Hub
Residents can also contact the Nottinghamshire Community Support and Volunteering Hub on 0300 500 8080 who have trained staff and a support network of volunteers on hand to make sure you get the help and support you need, including:
- standard health and social care
- safe and well checks, befriending
- dog walking
- social contact/ virtual befriending
- food and medicine collections
- COVID-19 support
or visit their Community Support and Volunteering webpage.
Your NHS needs you!
NHS Volunteer Responders has been set up to support the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak. To do this we need an 'army' of volunteers who can support the 1.5m people in England who are at most risk from the virus to stay well. Our doctors, nurses and other professionals will be able to refer people in to NHS Volunteer Responders and be confident that they have been matched with a reliable, named volunteer.
Community Support in Bassetlaw
We understand the following businesses and groups are able to support residents.
All contact details listed below are provided for reference only.
Residents are advised to:
- Be vigilant when engaging with strangers (not to disclose personal information, bank details etc).
- Not to provide cash in advance of shopping collection
- Agree an approximate cost in advance and pay on receipt
You may be asked if you are self-isolating before deliveries are made so that deliveries can be made to you safely.
This list will be updated on a regular basis.
Support for vulnerable people and individuals with long term condition
Bassetlaw Community Voluntary Services BCVS
Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) works to challenge deprivation, health inequalities and social exclusion through empowering local people to engage effectively in voluntary and community activity.
Facebook > BCVS Bassetlaw
Tel. 01909 476118
Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource agency offering help and support to individuals and organisations throughout Bassetlaw; promoting the independence of older and vulnerable people and supporting individuals with long term conditions.
Tel. 01777 709650
Aurora wellbeing centre
Offer support for people that are affected by cancer or long term health conditions - along with families and friends. Please note that the Wellbeing Centres are currently closed. Our Wellbeing Practitioners will continue to offer telephone support for people affected by cancer or long term health conditions during this time.
Our support lines are open Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm). Please call us on 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk
Bassetlaw Coronavirus Covid-19 Support Group
90 volunteers across the district offering telephone calls, click and collect shopping, medical supplies from pharmacies etc.
Tel. 07981 744003
Mental Health and emotional support
Mind in Bassetlaw CRISIS Phoneline
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 5pm-9pm
Our aim is to offer support to reduce immediate crisis signpost to local services and develop a safety plan to improve your resilience to cope at difficult times.
We cannot offer face to face support but if you need to talk please phone
Tel. 07951 072242
Tel. 07951 362120
Tel. 07379 796762
Listening Ear - Someone to talk to - South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (Bereavement Support)
Support for those bereaved during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The service provides: • One to one telephone support from an qualified Worker • Information, emotional and practical support • Practical support dealing with healthcare agencies • Local information with regards to the current funeral process • Help overcoming any feelings of isolation • Referrals and signposting to other services as required.
Tel: 0800 048 5224
Available Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm
Mind
Tel: 0800 4700203
Food Deliveries for the elderly and vulnerable
The following groups have indicated they are willing to help deliver essentials to the most vulnerable:
Age Concern (HARWORTH AND BIRCOTES) Deliver shopping, collect medication ,weekly telephone call and advice for older people
Hilary Jones – Secretary
Tel. 07790 230673
Blue Bell Inn (CARLTON IN LINDRICK)
Nichola Mair
Help with deliveries of food
CARBURTON – (fresh food delivery)
Steve Webster - Parish Meeting Chairman
Tel. 01909 488547
SHIREOAKS and RHODESIA - Shopping service Rhodesia Post Office - They are willing to deliver in Rhodesia, Shireoaks
Mrs Tiwana
Tel. 01909484769
TUXFORD - DIAL A TRIP (Help with trips for food and prescriptions)
Tel. 01777 948384 (between 9.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday)
WALKERINGHAM
COVID 19 Support
Malcom Dilly - 07702 002331
Support groups listed by area
BECKINGHAM
01427 848636
BLYTH
(Blyth, Oldcotes, Styrrup and Scrooby)
07950 852686
BOLE
- ‘The Clay Responders 2020’
- Councillor James Naish
- Tel. 07967 807037
CARLTON IN LINDRICK
07805 791799
Blue Bell Inn (CARLTON IN LINDRICK)
Nichola Mair
Help with deliveries of food
CARBURTON – (fresh food delivery)
Steve Webster - Parish Meeting Chairman
Tel. 01909 488547
CLARBOROUGH, HAYTON AND WELHAM
CUCKNEY
Norton and Cuckney Parish Council
David Alvey 01623 847104
Lee-Ann Morton 07943 208565
Councillor Kevin Dukes 07887 657936
EAST MARKHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS
(West Markham, Bevercotes, Haughton, Bothamsall, West Drayton, Gamston, Eaton and Askham)
tel 07879603825
EVERTON AND SURROUND AREAS
(Everton, Scaftworth, Misson, Gringley on the Hill)
Call: 01777 817978 or 01777701541
The Group will mainly be co-ordinating food and medical supplies to the vulnerable and those self isolating.
Tel: 07900427354 / 07395940891
Age Concern (Harworth and Bircotes) Deliver shopping, collect medication ,weekly telephone call and advice for older people
Hilary Jones – Secretary
Tel. 07790 230673
LANGOLD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES
(Hodsock, Blyth and Carlton-in-Lindrick)
Coronavirus support group
Langold Coronavirus support group
LITTLEBOROUGH
Tel. 07967 807037
MANTON
Councillor Josie Potts
Josie.Potts@cllr.bassetlaw.gov.uk
Tel. 07835 179507
Also see BCVS Tel. 01909 476118
MATTERSEY
Mattersey Village Info
https://www.facebook.com/groups/283655052239012/
MISSON
White Hart
01302 710211
MISTERTON
Tel. 07710 292026
Support those self isolating in Misterton and surrounding areas
Molly Howe
NORTH LEVERTON
- ‘The Clay Responders 2020’
- Councillor James Naish
- Tel. 07967 807037
NORTH WHEATLEY
- ‘The Clay Responders 2020’
- Councillor James Naish
- Tel. 07967 807037
NORTON
Norton and Cuckney Parish Council
David Alvey 01623 847104
Lee-Ann Morton 07943 208565
Councillor Kevin Dukes 07887 657936
ORDSALL
Tel.07808 783027
Friends of Sandhills (ORDSALL)
Heather Harwood
Ordsall community Watch - New Improved Group
Lucy Newton
RAMPTON & SURROUNDING AREAS
Headon, Upton, Grove and Stokeham
In the event of no other person to assist with shopping, prescription collection etc please contact:
Julia Harvey - 07817849886
Cllr Ant Coultate - 07391 013184
Rampton/Woodbeck
Contact the Parish Facebook group.
Cllr Ant Coultate - 07391 013184
RANSKILL AND TORWORTH
RETFORD AND NEIGHBOURING AREAS
Retford Town Centre (west), Ordsall (north of the line), Thrumpton
Councillor Helen Tamblyn-Saville
01777 948580
Happy to receive calls and help with support
Lisa Jackson
Retford COVID -19 Support (Providing signposting only)
Debbie Barraclough
Retford areas - Tiln Lane, Welham Road, St Saviour’s Estate, Town Centre, Newton, Bracken Lane, Whitehouses
SHIREOAKS and RHODESIA
Shireoaks, Rhodesia and Sandy Lane (Worksop North West)
01909 480 683 or 07538 553 220
Shopping service Rhodesia Post Office - They are willing to deliver in Rhodesia, Shireoaks
Mrs Tiwana
Tel. 01909484769
SOUTH LEVERTON
In the event of no other person to assist with shopping, prescription collection etc please contact:
Sara Stillard - 01427 881852
Cllr Ant Coultate - 07391 013184
STURTON LE STEEPLE
- ‘The Clay Responders 2020’
- Councillor James Naish
- Tel. 07967 807037
TRESWELL AND COTTAM
In the event of no other person to assist with shopping, prescription collection etc please contact:
Rosie Cope - 01777 248258 or the Treswell Village Hall Facebook group.
Treswell Village Hall Facebook Group
Cllr Ant Coultate - 07391 013184
TUXFORD - DIAL A TRIP (Help with trips for food and prescriptions)
Tel. 01777 948384 (between 9.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday)
WALKERINGHAM
COVID 19 Support
Malcom Dilly
07702 002331
Website and community Hub able to provide food deliveries and help.
WELBECK
(Welbeck, Clumber and Hardwick, Carburton, Norton, Cuckney, Nether Langwith, Elkesley and Holbeck)
Councillor Kevin Dukes 07887 657936
WEST BURTON
- ‘The Clay Responders 2020’
- Councillor James Naish
- Tel. 07967 807037
Tel. 07710 292026
Facebook group set up for people to volunteer help
WORKSOP
Tel. 01909 476118
See also Love Worksop Facebook for support by listed by area:
WORKSOP EAST
Bracebridge, Kilton, area between Kilton Hill and Blyth Road
07940 001 710
Worksop and surrounding support and information
WORKSOP Live at Home Organisation
Elaine Ormston
Tel: 01909 732488
Worksop Live at Home Organisation provides care to older people who are normally confined to their homes. At this time they are keen to expand their services to those house bound as a result of the pandemic.
Last Updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021