Coronavirus (Covid-19) information and resources for Brent residents »
*If you feel unsafe at home.
Government – Coronavirus – Support for victims of domestic abuse
Brent Council – Emergency Help and Support
Brent Council – Contact Family Front Door if you are concerned about a child
Childline – If you are a child or have concerns about a child
Brent Council – Concerned about a vulnerable adult
Citizens Advice – What to do if you have been trafficked
Corona Virus FAQs
Watch British Sign Language versions of Government advice
Government advice on what you can and can not do.
Government advice – What you need to know
Government advice for people with pets
NHS – Coronavirus Advice for Everyone
Citizens Advice – Corona Virus and what it means for you
Work
Government guidance for employees
Citizens Advice – Rights and support for if you have stopped work
Citizens Advice – Coronavirus if you are self-employed
MoneySavingExpert – Employment and Self-employment Coronavirus help and your rights
Benefits
Citizens Advice – Check what benefits you can get
Money Advice Service – Coronavirus – what it means for you and what you are entitled to
Money
Government – Food voucher scheme for children eligible for school meals
Citizens Advice – If you can’t pay your bills because of CoronaVirus
Talk to an online adviser about debt – Citizens Advice
Money Advice Service – Coronavirus and your money
Money Advice Service – A guide to mortgage payment holidays
Problems getting to or topping up your prepayment meter – Citizens Advice
Housing
Shelter – Housing advice : Coronavirus
Citizens Advice – If you can’t pay your bills because of Coronavirus
Emergency Food Support
Brent council emergency food support
Business Support
Brent Council information for businesses and employers
Government support for Businesses
Volunteering and Community Support
Brent Council’s local Volunteer Scheme
Brent Council Coronavirus Volunteers Scheme -Urgent Call Out for more help
Volunteering and Corona Virus – How can you help ?
Brent Advice and Information Agencies
Brent Council has put in place arrangements for working with voluntary/community organisations through the outbreak. This is based around seven thematic groups covering different service delivery areas, each led by someone from a designated lead organisation who will work with others organisations in the same sector to help ensure a coordinated approach. These will be supported by the Council to help them maintain their services to Brent residents as much as is possible.
| Theme | Lead Organisation |
| People with Disabilities and Mental Health | Brent Mencap / Brent Carers Centre |
| Older People | Age UK |
| Young People and Children | Young Brent Foundation |
| Homeless People | Crisis |
| Foodbanks | Sufra |
| Advice and Information | Citizens Advice Brent |
| Cultural and Community Groups | Step Up Hub |
Health and Wellbeing
NHS Fitness Video Studio: Exercises you can do at home
NHS Every Mind Matters: 10 tips to help if you are worried about Coronavirus
NHS Every Mind Matters: How to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home
Scams
Scammers will try to take advantage of the new uncertainties around the Coronavirus. Make sure you only use trusted sources of information and watch out for fake e-mails pretending to come from official bodies like HMRC offering you money.
Check if something might be a scam – Citizens Advice
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