Clare PPN Work report – January to March 2020
Click on the link below to access the Clare PPN work report for January to March 2020.
Child Protection During COVID
The National Youth Council of Ireland has prepared the attached fact sheet on child protection during COVID-19 which might be of interest to you and your organisations.
Age Action Fund – Helping Older People who are Most In-Need
Age Action Fund – Helping Older People who are Most In-Need
What: Age Action has launched a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross to respond to the immediate needs of older people in vulnerable situations across Ireland experiencing additional hardship as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Why: Age Action and the Irish Red Cross know that some older people in vulnerable situation and at the highest risk of the corona virus will need additional supports over the coming weeks, particularly as they are now required to cocoon to protect themselves and others. This scheme is designed to provide immediate practical relief to assist in alleviating the hardships they experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How: Age Action and the Irish Red Cross has raised funds to provide additional assistance to older and vulnerable people around Ireland who are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by making once-off grants, up to a maximum of €500, per person/household affected.
Who Can Apply: Older people in need of assistance, family members supporting an older person and carers of older people, social workers and local voluntary organisations or community groups providing direct assistance to individuals within this target group.
What Can I Apply For: Any practical needs that are adding to your hardship as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased social distancing restrictions of cocooning for over 70s. This can include costs of the following examples and other needs as they arise within the scope of this fund;
- Small household maintenance, repairs and safety improvements
- Food and basic provisions and associated delivery costs
- Upgraded or New Small Appliances (fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, cooker, etc.)
- Providing Digital Technology Equipment, for example smart phones or tablets
- Contribution towards increased energy costs or telephone bills
- Contribution towards additional home or personal security costs
- Contribution towards additional travel costs for essential reasons (medical appointments, etc.)
How Do I Apply: The COVID-19 Hardship Fund Application Form is available HERE or you can contact our offices to request a form by contacting us at;
Email: hardship2020@redcross.ie
Phone: Irish Red Cross at 01 6424600 or Age Action at 01 475 6989
Please ensure that you clearly outline the need for which you are applying, how the grant will alleviate hardship and what it will be used for and details of the costs (up to a maximum of €500).
What Happens Next: Age Action and the Irish Red Cross will assess applications and oversee distribution of funds on a weekly basis and successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible.
A member of staff from Age Action or the Irish Red Cross will contact you if they need further information.
Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support – 31st March
Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
31st March 2020
Dear PPN Member
We are very thankful for your ongoing support every day in helping to share information about Coronavirus COVID-19. Below are a few updates for you.
Digital Partner Pack Update
The digital partner pack contains:
- The most up to date posters on COVID-19
- Videos and audio files that you can share
- Leaflets, social media assets, the information booklet and more
- The digital partner pack now includes the COVID-19 Information Booklet, which is being delivered to all households from this week on.
- The digital partner pack now has illustrated stories for children going to test centres for COVID-19 testing. It is hoped that children going for testing may benefit from the illustrated stories.
- The digital partner pack also has the updated resources and materials asking people to stay at home.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/
Cocooning
For information on cocooning, please go to:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/at-risk-groups.html
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/923825-guidance-on-cocooning-to-protect-people-over-70-years-and-those-extr/
There is a poster (halfway down) the Department of Health page above regarding cocooning and this will also be available on the Digital partner pack tomorrow.
If your organisation has any specific requests or urgent needs in relation to COVID-19 public health information materials, please email: Partner.Pack@hse.ie
Thank you in advance for your support at this important time.
Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET)
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET)
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is leading our public health response to COVID-19 and a National Action Plan was published on 16th March, setting out a whole-of-society response and mobilisation of resources across Government and society to fight the spread of the virus. This Community Response Action Plan supports the National Action Plan and is focussed on our initial response in supporting a community response to COVID-19.
We have produced a Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public and we would appreciate if you distribute this information across your networks, to members of your group, neighbours, friends and recipients of your service. This pack contains:
- Department of Rural and Community Development – COVID-19 Government Action Plan to Support the Community Response.
- Information leaflet “You, Your Community and COVID-19” – We would ask that you distribute this across your communities, to individuals and in particular, those that do not have access or knowledge of digital platforms. Maybe include them as part of a meals on wheels drop.
- How can I volunteer?
- Sensible volunteering – Do’s and Don’ts
5. Advice for local community groups – how can we get volunteers?
6. Advice for vulnerable people who need supports
- How to guard against fraud and generate trust
We remind you that the HSE website is the key source for health advice: www.hse.ie/coronavirus. It also includes posters and other resources that can be used in your community.
Our email helpdesk facility is available to assist you with advice or queries and is open 7 days a week – C&VSupports@drcd.gov.ie
We thank you for your assistance in spreading these important messages.
Kind regards
The Department of Rural and Community Development
Survey for Clare community groups on response to Covid-19
Survey for Clare community groups on response to Covid-19
Clare PPN and Clare Volunteer Centre are working together to make the best uses of our resources during this Covid-19 outbreak.
We are fully aware that community and voluntary groups in County Clare provide essential services to vulnerable people in our communities and that many of the people who provide these services are already working at full capacity.
We are conducting a survey of community groups so that we can see where voluntary support might be needed over the coming weeks and months.
We would really appreciate it if you could complete the short survey at the link below, as soon as possible, to let us know who you are currently serving in the county and what your organisation might need in terms of supports.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6GD9D3S