COVID 19 Support
On this page we have put together some useful contact information for various support agencies and resources available for both adults and children which we hope will offer some help and support to you all during the Coronavirus outbreak.
SAFEGUARDING – What to do if you are concerned about the welfare or wellbeing of a child or adult.
If you think that a child or young person is in immediate danger CALL 999
If you are concerned about the welfare and wellbeing of a child, and are worried that they may be the victim of neglect, abuse or significant harm then please click on the link below and follow the online instructions.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Care-for-children-and-families/Childprotection/First-Response.aspx#Reportaconcern
Alternatively you can use the following numbers.
First Response on 0800 1313 126
They are open Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Outside of these hours please call the Emergency Duty Service (EDS Out of Hours Service) on 0345 604 2886
Or you can call a national helpline number (free of charge):-
NSPCC Helpline - 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
Child Line – 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Local websites for help and support
Stone Community Hub - Food bank in Stone, offers support and advice
https://www.stonecommunityhub.org/food%20bank.html
House of Bread - Stafford Food Bank, offers support and advice
https://www.hobstafford.co.uk/food-bank/
Eccleshall Cares - Support for buying shopping, collecting prescriptions and a food bank.
https://www.eccleshallcares.co.uk/
Support for Domestic Abuse
CHILDREN’S RESOURCES
Story Books:
https://nursedottybooks.com/dave-the-dog-is-worried-about-coronavirus-2/
https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-A-Book-for-Children.pdf