Here2Help Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Here2Help is a community action response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There continues to be vulnerable people in our community who have to self-isolate. This site provides a central location for the vulnerable who are unable to seek help from family, friends and neighbours. You can request help and find useful resources.
- if you have symptoms use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service (opens in a new window) to find out what to do
- if you need advice and guidance go to Worcestershire County Council Coronavirus (COVID-19) (opens in a new window)
Are you in need of help?
If you are vulnerable and need help during this difficult time but are unable to seek help from family, friends and neighbours, click below and compete a form and a helper will be in contact:
Become a Here2Help volunteer
We have received many kind offers of help and support from individuals, groups and businesses across Worcestershire during the pandemic.We would love to hear from you if you could help as a volunteer.
Our campaign
Requests for help: 3639
(Updated: 22 October 2020)
Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme
A new £500 lump sum Test and Trace Support Payment has been set up to help people on low incomes who are unable to work from home if they are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace and will lose income as a result. Find out if you qualify and how to apply from you district council
Resources to help you
We have put together a series of resources to help you and your family whilst following the National Government advice.
Resources for children and young people
Please help us raise awareness of Here2Help
Add the #Here2Help logo to your social media profile. You can do this on Facebook, or by using Twibbon to edit your Twitter profile.
Help us spread the word by putting up a poster
Free posters to download and print off to advise people on how they can get help. Download the Here2Help posters
Help for those without the internet
A phone number has been set up to help those who can’t access the internet, to help them fill out the form. The dedicated number is: 01905 768053.
The Here2Help opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm.
Here2Help latest news
Read our latest news for what has been going on during our Here2Help campaign in Worcestershire.
5 steps to look after yourself and others
Take care of yourself and stay healthy
Call, chat, check
Be Kind.
Think of others
Get online to stay in touch
Share advice & information
COVID-19, Domestic Abuse and Your Community
You might be worried about yourself or a friend/relative’s wellbeing whilst we are being asked to stay at home as part of the COVID-19 emergency measures. If so, help is available:
SafeLives ending domestic abuse # you are not alone
Safe Lives have all the domestic abuse resources in a one stop link:
Website: SafeLives ending domestic abuse - Domestic abuse and COVID-19 (opens in a new window)
Free phone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
West Mercia Women’s Aid Helpline 24 hours a day on 0800 980 3331
Website: West Mercia Women's Aid (opens in a new window)
Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
In an emergency always dial 999
For more information about this service and further domestic abuse related information and services please visit the Worcestershire County Council Domestic abuse website.
Here2Help: Privacy and your information
How we use your information during this campaign can be found in the Coronavirus response and Here2Help Worcestershire Privacy Notice page.
Important information about helpful community groups and organisations.