Support Requests – Important Information

Support Requests – Important Information

by | Apr 2, 2020 | announcement

The response from Stirling’s people during the Covid-19 situation has been amazing, with over 200 individuals, groups, third sector organisations or organisations coming forward to offer support to others so far. Stirling Council and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) will now start working closely with this network to support those most in need.

Support Requests

If you are vulnerable, or you know of somebody who is vulnerable, self-isolating and has no immediate support available:

Call 01786 404040

Email communitysupport@stirling.gov.uk

Please let us know who needs support, how to contact them by telephone and if they have any condition we need to know about.

They will be contacted and one of our Local Co-ordination Teams will look at the most appropriate way of getting support to them, through the local Community Response Groups, Third Sector organisations, a local volunteer or more formal support if they require it.

General information on local services is available on the Council website and advice on Covid-19 is available on the Government and NHS websites. People can still volunteer to support this effort through the www.investinstirling.com/key-sectors/volunteering site.

Thank you for your continued support.

Support Requests – Important Information

Local Community Response to Covid-19 – Volunteers wanted

by | Apr 1, 2020 | announcement

Stirling Council and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) are now asking volunteers and local community groups to register and be part of a co-ordinated response to the Covid-19 emergency. By volunteering you can make a big difference in your area and on a national level.

We are developing a recognised, formal Stirling area wide network to support those in need at a local level. By being part of a formal coordinated effort, our response will be stronger and safer for those vulnerable individuals and families needing support. 

Stirling Council and SVE are fully tied in to the national volunteering agencies and their campaigns.

The www.investinstirling.com/key-sectors/volunteering site will allow community groups and individuals to register their interest, by registering you are helping us to provide co-ordinated support across the Stirling area.

Please register

  • As individuals who would be willing to become Befrienders, Volunteer drivers, Volunteers assisting with essential groceries and collecting prescriptions or to assist with food preparation for vulnerable people.
  • As local community groups who can organise a local response and provide assistance in their area. Individual members of groups need not register just a primary contact.
  • As third sector organisations who can support the collective effort or commit resources at a local level.

After registration, you will be contacted by a Local Co-ordination Team in your area. We will ensure that all volunteers’ health & wellbeing is protected by following all official guidelines related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thank you for your continued support.

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