Government guidance on COVID-19

​COVID-19 Local Assistance

We appreciate that there is a large development of small local groups of volunteers looking for ways to help everyone during the current situation.

• If you are looking for help in your area we are listing those groups that we are aware of and what they are able to assist with under RESOURCES. If you wish to be included in this list then please register using the links below.
• Further down the page we are listing the requests for help that maybe in your area and you may be able to assist with under NEEDS. Contact them directly. If you have a request for assistance then please register on the link at the bottom of the 'Needs' section.

We of course would remind you that there are still unscrupulous individuals out there that may take advantage of the situation so please be careful and report anything suspicious to the relevant authorities.

What the North Bucks Patient Support Service CAN do:
• Provide information and signpost to external agencies (local and national) to you and the many voluntary groups that are being set up.
• Coordinate the presence of the ever growing support groups in your area (just knowing what exists and where).
• Provide guidance on procedures for undertaking telephone ‘buddying’ (We already have over 30 volunteers engaged in this over the last 3 years) if being undertaken by voluntary groups.
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What the North Bucks Patient Support Service CANNOT do:
• Provide a short cut to regular NHS services
• An alternative to NHS 999 or 111 services
• Provide emergency assistance
• Provide 24 hr / 7 days a week service

Resources

Below is a list of voluntary groups that we already know are available in your area..

Inform us about your organisation / group

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Needs

Below is a list of things that local groups or organisations need assistance with..

Let us know what you need help with