Help for those in need

What to do if you need help and support because you've been affected by coronavirus.

Getting support and help with food

If you are struggling because of coronavirus and need some extra help to get food or support, you can call the coronavirus helpline.

This might be because you're self-isolating, vulnerable, or your work or income's been affected by the pandemic, but the helpline is there for you.

They can put you in touch with support services or local volunteers to make sure you get the right support you need.

Contacting the coronavirus helpline

The helpline - 0333 370 4000 - is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and to 4.30pm on Fridays (calls charged at a local rate).

Food support to local families

We know that during the half-term holidays, a number of local businesses and local organisations are also offering food support to local families so to help you, we've put together a list of them.

You can find them on our Coronavirus food support page.

Other help offered by coronavirus support and helpline

The Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline advisers can also help with other issues like:

• Where to find help locally
• Debt and money worries
• Mental health support
• Domestic abuse
• Bereavement
• Problems with drug and alcohol misuse
• Volunteering

As well as calling the helpline on 0333 370 4000,  9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and to 4.30pm on Fridays, you can also ask for a call-back from the helpline.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and need support, please email deaf.services.team@hants.co.uk or send a text to 07507 309322.

More advice and support

There is also more information and advice available on the Coronavirus resource page on the Connect to Support Hampshire website.

Where to find more information on coronavirus

You can keep up-to-date with the latest government guidance on the Coronavirus section of its website.

If you're worried you have coronavirus, follow the advice on coronavirus on the NHS website.

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