Website launched to help people get advice

A WEBSITE has been launched to help people get advice and help during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The One Prepared site aims to help visitors find support teams in their communities who can help with questions and concerns in relation to the virus.

It includes advice on how to look after vulnerable people and support those suffering from financial hardship.

There is also information for employers, and details about health provision in each area and changes to council services.

Rob Nixon, deputy chief constable at Leicestershire Police, said: “Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we have pulled together as one across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to prepare and help people during this emergency.

“Together we are taking action and local councils, the emergency services and voluntary organisations are doing all we can to help you and to support our NHS at this perilous time.

“I encourage people to use the new One Prepared site to seek the advice and help you need and to be directed to the right place to find this support.

“If you would like to volunteer in your community and help to make a difference, please also visit the site for further details on how you can do this.”

The One Prepared initiative is part of a network of community groups who have already had regional emergency action plans approved by the police and local authorities.

The site is supported by the NHS, the emergency services and local councils and businesses, and can be found at www.llrprepared.org.uk/ one-prepared.