COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID-19 Local Information

INFORMATION & SUPPORT FOR G5 RESIDENTS

G5 Covid Support http://fb.me/G5CovidSupport new facebook page

This leaflet was created in partnership with the following organisations

Bridging the Gap
Crossroads Youth & Community Association
DAWSUN
Destiny Angels
Friends of Southern Necropolis
HSCP Health Improvement Team
Giggle N Grow
Gorbals Parish Church
Gorbals Youth Cafe
GP Link Workers
New Gorbals Housing Association
TASK

Each organisation also have relevant information on their social media pages and websites

DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
Domsetic Abuse Toolkit

EMERGENCY FOOD DELIVERY & OTHER SUPPORT

For emergency food deliveries or other necessities contact
New Gorbals Housing Association
0141 429 3900 michaelfullerton@newgorbalsha.org.uk
to arrange support or signpost other local organisations who can help.

Bridging the Gap, Crossroads (The Barn), DAWSUN, Gorbals Parish Church
Limited essential food supplies & delivery
Fuel & Energy Needs (Top Ups etc)

Gorbals Youth Cafe
Free lunches (take away) every Tuesday, Thursday for children & young people. Family cooking packs

Glasgow Central Mosque
0141 429 3132
Support for the elderly and vulnerable with hot meals, food parcels,shopping, medication pick ups

Link Up (Community Work)
07871797850
Emotional & Wellbeing Support

Health

COVID 19 National Helpline
0800 111 4000
for anyone unable to access support due to shielding, isolating or are unable to access food for themselves or families

GP LINK WORKERS

Can provide ongoing support for social & community issues, including links to deliveries of essential supplies, benefits or financial information, advocacy, emotional support or any other issues.

Each Link Worker is linked to the named GP Practices.

Dr McEvinney & Partners
Kayleigh Stockley 0797 372 2620

Gordon Practice
Kirsty McDonald 0792 934 3320

Ker Practice
Carrie Donnelly 0773 876 5331

Mills & Marshall patients please contact the practice on 0141 201 511 for information

All GP surgeries in Gorbals Health Centre are still open for general NON COVID treatment.
Contact GP by appointment only.

ADVICE ON BENEFITS/ FINANCE

If tenant of New Gorbals Housing Association, call Welfare Rights Workers on
0141 429 3900.

Information has been collated into this reference guide: Covid Benefits Awareness Guide. Click to download a copy.

Gorbals Law Centre
0141 634 0313
Mail@gorbalslawcentre.co.uk

Money Matters
0141 445 5221 advice@moneymattersweb.co.uk

Universal Credit Supportline
0808 169 9901

Citizens Advice Scotland
08000281456 www.citizensadvice.org.uk

IF YOU ARE SHORT OF MONEY FOR FUEL AND HAVE PRE PAID METER we can help with fuel grant application conditions apply and are listed below:
*Require key or top up card
* low income or financial difficulties
* existing health condition

text 0782 453 7627 or 0774 756 8373

Remember you can also contact your own energy provider if you are having difficulty with costs at this time

MENTAL HEALTH / OTHER SUPPORT

Aye Mind
www.ayemind.com

Lifelink
0141 552 4434 www.lifelink.org.uk

Breathing Space
0800 838 587 www.breathingspace.scot/

Samaritans
116 123 www.samaritans.org

South CAMHS
0141 201 5031

Child & Adolescent Mental Health
www.camhs-resource.co.uk/

Parent Line
0800 028 2233 www.children1st.org.uk/parentline

Youth Health Service 0141 451 2727

Quit Your Way (smoke free service)
0776 737 4685 (0800 916 8858)
bernadette.campbell2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Inform (Coronavirus)
www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus (other languages available)

Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 027 1234 www.saferscot

Mind Yer Time
www.mindyertime.scot

ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Gorbals Youth Cafe
e: gorbalsyouthcafe1996@outlook.com
fb: WaytoGo Youthcafe

The Barn Youth Centre
e: chrisl@cyca.org.uk e: nickm@cyca.org.uk
tel: 0754 836 6680
fb:The Barn Youth Centre

Bridging the Gap
fb: btgglasgow

ACTIVITIES ONLINE FOR PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN

Giggle N Grow and Bookbug sessions on facebook Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 10am.
fb: gogigglengrow

Online activities by Colin & Elsie Mackie on Bridging the Gap facebook page
fb: btgglasgow

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Quizzes, chats, virtual tours, story telling, songs and a whole lot more. fb:Live From Oor Living Room

Information leaflet info correct
@ 24th April 2020