New website launched across Leicestershire to help people during the Covid-19 outbreak

A high-powered new website is being launched across Leicestershire to back up people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The ‘One Prepared’ site aims to help you find local support teams who can help you in the current lockdown crisis.

You will be able to discover about help looking after vulnerable people and support for those suffering financial hardship.

Other help and advice includes extra support for employers, information on health provision in each area, details on changes to council services and local business advice.

The site will direct people to the right organisation for this support.

It will also provide details for those wanting to offer voluntary help in their immediate community.

You can visit the site, which is supported by the NHS, 999 emergency services and local councils and businesses, at www.llrprepared.org.uk/one-preparedThe One Prepared initiative is part of a network of community groups which have already had regional emergency action plans approved by the police and local authorities.

The site is being promoted on the social media channels of those involved.

And people throughout Leicestershire and Rutland are encouraged to use and share the site so it becomes the first point of contact for anyone in need of help or advice or who wishes to support their community.

Rob Nixon, Deputy Chief Constable at Leicestershire Police, said: “Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we have pulled together as one across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to prepare and help people during this emergency.

“Together we are taking action and local councils, the emergency services and voluntary organisations are doing all we can to help you and to support our NHS at this perilous time.”

He added: “I encourage people to use the new One Prepared site to seek the advice and help you need and to be directed to the right place to find this support.

“If you would like to volunteer in your community and help to make a difference then please also visit the site for further details on how you can do this.”