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Theme 1: Support people who need us most

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Theme 1: Support people who need us most

The Council and other organisations have come together in the most incredible way during this time of crisis. Delivering meals and emotional support to the city’s residents, rolling out testing in care homes and launching a fundraising drive for local charities and foodbanks are just a few examples of how we have worked as one city. We will continue to support our communities as we live with and recover from Covid-19, using our outbreak control framework to keep local people safe, working with partners to build community resilience to the new challenges the pandemic has brought and harnessing the community spirit which has been so crucial during the city’s response phase and will continue to be as we move to recovery.

Initiatives under this theme include:

  • Continue to support residents to self-isolate and shield through our dedicated phone line which provides referrals for shopping, food or specialist services so that residents can keep themselves safe and well.
  • We have launched the One City fund in collaboration with Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council. To date over £85,000 has been raised for foodbanks, those financially at risk, homelessness and digital inclusion.
  • Expand current infection prevention support to high risk settings so incidents receive timely response and support, this includes places such as nurseries, schools, universities and domiciliary care settings.
  • We are developing a digital device lending scheme through our libraries and community centres to give more local people the opportunity to maximise the potential of digital connectivity.
  • Work with community partners, health and social care providers, and mental health services to promote community resilience and ensure residents have the right advice and support when needed.

    • For more information about our plans for this theme, please view the 'Additional materials' section below.

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