Councils appeal for volunteers in Adur and Worthing

Hundreds of volunteers have already signed up for tasks including food shopping, advice on accessing health care, guidance on financial assistance or simply talking to someone.

But more are needed, with an increasing number of people contacting the councils for help.

The response is being co-ordinated with other authorities, including West Sussex County Council, the NHS and the voluntary sector.

Vulnerable residents, or relatives acting on their behalf, are also able to request help using an online form or by ringing a telephone hotline.

These may be residents aged over 70, those living alone or caring for someone, those suffering acute isolation, financial hardship or those at risk of imminent homelessness or domestic violence.

Within these groups the support will be focused most on those people who are living on their own and self-isolating, without support networks of friends and family.

To access the support form, visit www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/coronavirus/community-support

Alternatively, telephone 01903 221222 to register for support.

To volunteer, visit www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/coronavirus/volunteering

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