Vulnerable groups and food parcels update
The Council have delivered 160 food parcels this week as a part of the Government Scheme to support ‘extremely vulnerable’ people in the community.
However, the Government’s direct weekly food parcel service is now under way.
What is a Government food parcel?
The Government food parcels are for those people who are ‘extremely vulnerable’ and who require extra support in getting essential supplies.
The service is available to those people who have received a letter from the Government/NHS.
The weekly food parcels are not delivered automatically, those people who have recieved a letter and who have no other help or support will need to call the helpline number on the letter.
Who is an extremely vulnerable person?
An extremely vulnerable person is someone at very high risk of severe illness from Coronavirus because of specified underlying medical conditions. These are the people the Government and NHS has written to telling them they need to isolate for 12 weeks.
Check to see what types of health conditions are classed as extremely vulnerable.
Vulnerable people in Telford and Wrekin
The Council are aware that there are also a number of vulnerable people in the borough who may also need support, but who do not quality to receive the weekly government food parcels.
Vulnerable people aged 70 or over, or under 70 but with a health condition, and no support from family and friends or neighbours can contact the council’s community support team by completing the online form or calling 01952 382030.
