Kenilworth support group wants more people to be helped by the services it is providing

Members of the support group set up six weeks ago to help the most vulnerable people in Kenilworth during the lockdown are appealing for more people to come forward if they are in need.
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The Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group's more than 250 volunteers have delivered more than 1,200 medicine subscriptions and is providing everything from food parcels to entertainment for more than 1,100 elderly and vulnerable residents.

The group's Street Champions, Pharmy Army, Phone Handlers, Call Pals and Food Bank Co-ordinators all guided by a small management team.

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Most are working remotely with the support of the Kenilworth Centre as the group's hub.

Part of the Covid-19 Support  Kenilworth banner.Part of the Covid-19 Support  Kenilworth banner.
Part of the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth banner.

Management team member Miranda De Freston said: "Many of the volunteers are also working, some even within the NHS, looking after families and juggling through what for many of us is a challenging time.

"The spirit and dedication of the group is amazing. It's incredible what can be done when people pull together.

"The community spirit in Kenilworth is one to admire.

The group wants no one to be suffering in silence, so they are calling out to anyone who needs help; be it for a relative that may be living in Kenilworth or, for yourselves.

One of the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group's Pharmacy Army 'Pharmy Army' team makes a collection of prescriptions for delivery.One of the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group's Pharmacy Army 'Pharmy Army' team makes a collection of prescriptions for delivery.
One of the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group's Pharmacy Army 'Pharmy Army' team makes a collection of prescriptions for delivery.
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"Don't suffer in silence, the group now has the tools and networks in place to help.

"If you are isolated and lonely call us, if you are financially struggling and need food or other support call us, if you find yourself not able to cope call us.

"All calls are handled professionally and confidentially by the team.

"However long the road is, the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group will be in place to help.

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"The group wants to thank those who are volunteering, supporting and have made donations towards its efforts."

If you or someone you know is in need of the group's support call 01926 919340, email [email protected] or find the Covid-19 Support Kenilworth group on Facebook.

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