Kirkby Lonsdale Coronavirus Updates and Mutual Aid Advice

Childcare Provision for key workers

Childcare and Learning Hubs have been set up during the period of lock down to ensure key workers and vulnerable children can access childcare and learning. These are operating as a community of schools, staffed by teachers, volunteers and other school staff from across the county. The children of key workers are eligible to attend if childcare cannot be provided by other means.

Details can be found on the Cumbria County Council website here here.

Free School Meals

The Department for Education has developed a national scheme to provide supermarket vouchers. The scheme awards each eligible child £15 per week, and operates during term time only. More information can be found at here.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

 Families may experience added stress at this time, with added financial pressure or isolation from support networks. These issues can add a great burden onto families and children and young people could be at increased risk of harm during these times.

If you are concerned about a child or young person who you believe might be at risk of harm, please contact The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727 or NSPCC 0808 800 5000. You can find more information on safeguarding here.

If you believe a child is at risk of immediate danger dial 999 and speak to the Police

Adult Safeguarding

 We want to make sure that people are safe in their communities. Here are some things to think about if you are offered, or need, support during this time.

Try to use existing and trusted community groups. If not, could a family member, friend or neighbour who you know and trust help?

Not sure? Don’t answer the door! If you’re not sure about an offer of help, ask the person to leave details and talk to someone you trust about it.

If you are concerned that an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect please call 0300 303 2704; Out of Hours 01228 526690   In an emergency, call 999

Cumbria Adult Safeguarding Board (CSAB) and reporting concerns

CSAB have a number of resources which you may find useful to share, print or display, including how to report safeguarding concerns http://www.cumbriasab.org.uk/AdultSafeguarding/covid-19.asp

Springfield Domestic Abuse Support in South Lakeland

Community support – 01539 726171 – cs@springfieldsupport.org 

Refuge – 01539 720313 – refuge@springfieldsupport.org

We do not judge you for the choices you have made, nor do we discriminate against anyone. Our values are about making a difference for each woman at the refuge and for everyone who needs our services.

Staff at Springfield are trained in all aspects of the support needed, including understanding mental health, drug and alcohol issues, the dynamics and effects of domestic abuse, suicide prevention, the benefits system, assessing and managing risk, and support planning.

“Springfield strives to meet the needs of women today who live with the terrible impact of domestic abuse. Through our refuge and growing community work lives are being changed. With your support, building on over 100 years of supporting women, we won’t rest until all domestic abuse is history.”

Domestic Abuse / Safeguarding Children webinars with Cumbria Police now available via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cumbriapolice

You can find more information about handling domestic abuse during Coronavirus on the Victim Support website.