Staying At Home - Keeping Connected

GYC families connected on facebook

We have had a good response to our new facebook group for GYC families.  Join us to share ideas, advice, activities and support each other.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GYCfamiles/

GCC's Emergency Living Fund

GCC's Emergency Living Fund is extended...

During the Covid-19 Pandemic Gloucestershire's Welfare Support Scheme has been extended and the funding increased to support people who are in financial hardship as a result of the virus.

Click here to apply online.

Click here to find out more.

Gloucestershire’s Community Help Hub

Need practical help or support, or know a family or vulnerable person who is struggling?

This community portal feeds through into the neighborhood networks that have developed across the county, to ensure that those that need help can get it.

Beat The Bug

Beat the Bug on Facebook provides lots of tips, fitness ideas and activities for a whole range of different people.

Family Lockdown Ideas

A facebook group which has been created as a place to share ideas to help families through lockdown.

50 things to do with children at home

Produced by Cirencester Rocks.

50 activities to keep children of all ages busy at home. Some require using the internet; many do not. These are all things which are easy to do with what you have at home...and free.

Youth Work Support Website

NYA, UK Youth and the Mix have joined forces and created a website to offer help and guidance through the Covid19 Situation. It is regularly updated, so check back often for the latest information.

Adfam Top Tips

Adfam support families and loved ones of those with substance use problems to stay healthy and well.

This morning they have launched 2 guides (PDFs) with tips and ideas for how family members can look after themselves and their wellbeing during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

10 Top Tips if you're staying at home

6 Ideas for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

A Message From Ele Semadeni

17th March 2020

Gloucestershire Young Carers is finding new and creative ways to support young carers and their families during this current crisis.

The charity is embracing technology to ensure that young carers still receive support, advice and guidance during this extremely difficult time.

This video is a message from Senior Manager Ele Semadeni:

https://youtu.be/W5LgG0PBYqM