Lambeth Council Covid-19 Information:
Support available from Lambeth Council for local residents looking for help for themselves or someone else impacted by Coronavirus can be found here: https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS Coronavirus help
The official NHS website containing all necessary health related information and advice on Coronavirus: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19
Work and Financial Support
Information about the support available from HM Treasury: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/worker-support?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Furlough – check if your employer can put you on temporary leave: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Redundancy – your rights: https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Applying for a Self-isolation Support Payment: https://www.gov.uk/test-and-trace-support-payment?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Department for Work and Pensions (Benefits)
This is the official DWP Covid-19 page for claiming benefits including Universal Credit: https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
StreetLink London
If you are concerned about someone over the age of 18 that you have seen sleeping rough in London, you can use this website to send an alert: https://www.streetlink.london/Streetlink_London_HomePage
Shelter (England) – Covid 19 Housing Advice Line
Support and advice for constituents who are facing problems with their housing.
Phone: 0808 800 4444 (free)
Webchat: https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/webchat
National Domestic Abuse Helplines
Call 999 if you or someone else is in danger. If it is not an emergency, please call 101 or visit www.met.police.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (available 24/7)
Childline: 0800 1111 (If you’re a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship)
Respect Advice Line: 0808 802 4040 (For perpetrators of domestic violence looking for help to stop)
Lambeth Domestic Abuse Support Service
The Gaia Centre supports local Lambeth residents who are survivors of gender based violence. They are providing support via phone and email during this crisis when survivors may feel additionally isolated and at risk.
Phone: 0207 733 8724
Email: lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk
Support for the Elderly
Age UK’s Covid page, providing advice and support for elderly people and their carer’s during the pandemic: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/
Support for Disabled People
Scope have produced a Covid-19 resources page for disabled people, offering advice on topics ranging from financial stress to care provision: https://www.scope.org.uk/coronavirus-information/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3NX_BRDQARIsALA3fILTaI43z67S20s0MM5zsypG8x4SwSEZTYFrHIPe5DpdWkwLPqPULYwaAqb7EALw_wcB
Citizens’ Advice Bureau – Lambeth & Merton Branch
The nearest CAB for Vauxhall constituents is the Lambeth & Merton branch in Streatham which is offering online and phone support.
Phone: 0344 488 9625 (Open Monday – Friday)
Email: appointments@caml.org.uk
Website: http://www.caml.org.uk/
Brixton Advice Centre
Lambeth Council funded advice centre available to Vauxhall residents. All advice services are currently by telephone and online.
Phone: 0207 095 5908 (Open 10am – 3pm Monday to Thursday)
https://brixtonadvice.org.uk/coronavirus-response/
Centre 70
Supports adults in Lambeth who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties. All advice services are currently by telephone and online.
National Guidance for Schools, Universities, Education and Childcare
The Government’s general guidance page for education during Covid-19 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
List of Critical Workers
Schools are shut across England for most pupils, but remain open for children classified as vulnerable and children of critical workers. Find the full list of who can attend school here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
Help for University Students
The charity Student Minds has produced a very useful guide to support and information for university students during the pandemic: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html
Help for Early Years
Nurseries currently remain open. For information and advice on the Early Years sector across London, see this page from the Mayor’s website: https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare/support-early-years-and-childcare-providers
Department for Education Helpline
Available for parents, young people and staff to ask any questions about Covid-19 and its impact on education and children’s social care.
Phone: 0800 046 8687 (Open: 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday-Sunday)
National Guidance from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
The Government’s general information page on financial support and safety guidance for businesses during Covid-19 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
If your business has had to close, check if you can get a grant: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-business-is-eligible-for-a-coronavirus-grant-due-to-national-restrictions-for-closed-businesses?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Financial support for businesses and self-employed people: https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
How to make your workplace Covid-secure: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae
Lambeth Council
Information and support from Lambeth Council for local businesses impacted by Coronavirus can be found here: https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-information-businesses
Mayor of London
Guidance for businesses across London as well as information about employee rights is available from the Mayor’s website: https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/employment-rights-business-guidance-and-coronavirus-covid-19
HMRC Covid-19 Helpline
The official helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to Coronavirus:
Phone: 0800 024 1222 (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm)
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/coronavirus-covid-19-helpline
