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Retired social workers are being urged by the council to come back to work and help support vulnerable Wandsworth residents through the Coronavirus crisis.

Cllr Melanie Hampton, Wandsworth’s cabinet member for adult social care and health said: 

The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers.

Of the visit Ravi Govindia said: 

It was fantastic to see our staff dealing with people in such a calm and professional manner, easing callers’ fears and helping them with their queries. I can also confirm they are observing the rules on social distancing.  

The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part.

Vulnerable, isolated residents can now access support from a new Community Hub launched today by Conservative led Wandsworth Council.

Conservative Cllr Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council said:

The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need.

Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives.

This will enable those who work in health services or those who deliver vital community support – including other care staff and volunteers, key workers and those providing help to vulnerable residents can apply for an emergency parking dispensation, giving them priority over parking in the borou

Published: Friday, March 20, 2020 

I’d like to reassure the residents of Wandsworth that we are continuing to work hard to keep people safe and maintain vital services.

Wandsworth has a strong sense of community, and it is no surprise that local groups and residents across the borough are offering their support in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Please read this page to find out how you can support your neighbours and the community.