Information and advice about Coronavirus and how it affects our services.
We are continuing to work with colleagues in the NHS and Public Health England to do everything we can to delay the spread of coronavirus and ensure the people of Lancashire are protected.
As of 2 April 2020, Public Health England reported 463 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Lancashire - see regional breakdown of cases in England.
Find out what the government is doing to tackle coronavirus.
Good hygiene remains the best prevention and you should continue to take some simple steps to protect you and your family:
There is clear, helpful information on the NHS website about the symptoms of coronavirus and the steps to take.
Stay at home if you have either:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
If you are required to stay at home, you can find information from the NHS about self-isolation.
Please follow government advice to stay at home
Anyone can spread the virus.
GOV.UK: Full guidance on staying at home and away from others
Our focus is on providing the essential services which support the most vulnerable people in Lancashire.
We are moving to a managed closure of some services through the crisis such as older peoples services in line with national policy and medical advice. We are developing detailed plans and will be communicating shortly with affected individuals.
The following have been affected by the coronavirus, and there will be some changes to the service we are able to provide:
We will continue to carefully evaluate each service given the unprecedented and changing circumstances we are facing. We will update the information on a regular basis.
We are working closely with local authority partners, as well as the community and voluntary sectors across Lancashire, to be able to provide help to those who need it most during the coming weeks.
Community Hubs
Community hubs have been created in each district across Lancashire to coordinate support and help which is available for those in need.
Volunteer support
If you feel isolated, vulnerable and in need of volunteer support you can fill out a community support referral form and a member of the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership will contact you.
If you are a group or organisation that can help support vulnerable people at this time please visit Our Lancashire.
Talkzone advice and information line
Families can get support, advice and information online and over the phone through our Talkzone service. Talkzone is open from 8.30am to 10pm each weekday, and from 2pm to 10pm on weekends.
Support for vulnerable people
If you have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus, you can register with gov.uk for support. You’ll be able to ask for help, for example, getting deliveries of essential supplies like food or medicine.
Register for yourself or on someone else's behalf. GOV.UK: Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person
Age UK Lancashire
Age UK Lancashire provides an information and Advice Line for:
Call Age UK on 0300 303 1234 or visit the Age UK Lancashire website.
If you are struggling with your mental health, then the NHS Every Mind Matters website has lots of tips and advice to help you.
Public Health England and government departments have provided additional guidance about coronavirus for:
If your business has been affected by the coronavirus Boost Business Lancashire has a dedicated #AskForHelp team ready to assist.
We have produced some guidance for education providers which follows government guidance. This will be regularly updated:
We have produced some guidance for care providers, which follows government guidance. This will be regularly updated: