Updated 6th June 2020

The Community Development Association has been working to minimise the impact of coronavirus in our community and to ensure that help, support and advice is at hand.  The information below  is updated from time to time.

We are aware that not everyone has access to the internet and so have also summarised some of the information which we think will be of interest to individuals and printed this on a handy card.

The card can be obtained at any of these outlets or can be printed by clicking here.  Feel free to pass copies round your friends or neighbours.

County Hardware

Donaghadee Co-op

Jim Devenport

Gordons Chemists

Grace Neills

Harvest Fayre

Eurospar

Pier 36

Raineys

Russells Shop for You

Spar

The Corner

Joe Wright

Individuals

If you need help or are in a position to offer help, contact the Here to Help group or email info@visitdonaghadee.com and we will pass it on.

Ards & North Down Borough Council Distribution Service to Support Vulnerable Residents

Particularly vulnerable residents in who are required to self-isolate and have no means to obtain basic food supplies are being provided with vital support by the Council through a free weekly food distribution service.

Churches

All services have been suspended and church buildings closed until further notice.

Donaghadee Parish Church will have an online service at 9.30am on Sunday morning and has produced a Virtual Prayer Walk round our town  http://donaghadee.down.anglican.org/ 

First Presbyterian are posting a devotional called ‘First Worship’ on their website www.firstdonaghadee.org.uk and Facebook group every weekend here

Shorestreet Presbyterian are running Sunday services online at 11 am  at http://shorestreet.org/

St. Comgall’s R.C. Church:  daily podcasts found at https://www.bangorparish.com/ and live masses at https://www.newtownardsandcomberparish.com/web-cameras/

Housing Executive  advice here https://www.nihe.gov.uk/My-Housing-Executive/Advice-for-Housing-Executive-Tenants/Covid-19-(Coronavirus

Shore Street Foodbank

Wish to thank everyone for their continued support. We run in the hope to aid anyone in personal or financial crisis, we are available to contact via compassion@shorestreet.org or via Facebook at SST donaghadee

Home Deliveries – The following traders are offering home deliveries or special measures to assist those in need as at 08/04/20

Bay of Bengal – 02891 883559

Captains Table – 4.30- 8.30 (7 days) – 02891 882656

Cottown Nurseries – Delivery only £3 delivery charge –  07788 290665 

County Hardware – Order for pickup where possible, or free local delivery – 02891 883300 

Devonport Meats – Shop open 9-12 M-S Ring after 12 for deliveries that afternoon where possible- 028 91 883347

Donaghadee Dairies – please give plenty of notice – 02891 883966 

Flavour First – 02891 883250

Grace Neills – deliveries & collections Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm – 02891 884595

Grange Wines – 02891 883856

Harbour and Co M-S phone after 3pm deliver 4-9 Sun phone after 1130am delivery/collection 12.30pm-8pm

– 028 9188 4466 http://www.harbourandcompany.com/

Harvest Fayre Fruit Shop Shop open 9am to 12pm, Phone for afternoon delivery service to vulnerable and elderly – 028 9188 3559

Kam Inn – 02891 888863

Nash’s – 02891 857013

Natural Raw Feeding NI – 07885 821347 

Peninsula Veterinary Clinic – delivery and/or postal service for repeat prescriptions- 028 4273 8700 

Pier36 – phone from M-S 3pm deliver 4-9 Sun phone from 1130am delivery/collection 12.30pm-8pm  028 9188 4466 http://www.pier36.co.uk/

Raineys – Open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 4-8 – 02891 889222

Sudaes Ice Cream Van – Stocked with essentils, bread, eggs, toilet rolls etc – 07715 210145

The Corner – 02891 883759

The Dinner Bell – Thurs-Sun,10am-4pm with last orders at 3.30 – 02891 882370 

Wrights butchers – 8am-4.30 closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm – 02891 882535 

Any trader who would like adding to this list please contact us here

NI EXECUTIVE APPROACH TO DECISION-MAKING 

See full article here https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/execoffice/execuitveour-approach-to-decision-making.pdf

Advice and Assistance

Helplines NI  – 20 new helplines covering a range of topics (e.g. diabetes, community helpline, befriending, government grants, pregnancy) have been established specifically in response to coronavirus www.helplinesni.com

Community Advice Ards & North Down (CAAND) – In response to the current COVID-19 Crisis, they have extended the Advice Line opening hours to: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm, Saturdays, 9am to 1pm 0300 123 9287  Advisers are ready to take your calls on ALL COVID19 related enquiries.  If our lines are busy you can leave a voicemail or you can email an enquiry via website: www.caand.co.uk

The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland has some helpful information here – link to https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/

NHS has some very helpful advice on mental health here – link to https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters

SE Mental Health and Emotional Well-being directory services  Click here

Beware of Scams

Age UK has some helpful advice on how to protect yourself and stay safe on your doorstep https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/scams-fraud/doorstep-scams/  

Check-in and Chat

Age NI, with the support of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI), is offering a Check in and chat telephone service for everyone who is over 60 in Northern Ireland, who may feel isolated or lonely during this time. Contact the service by calling Age NI Advice on 0808 808 7575 or email info@ageni.org

Financial Assistance Package for Sports Clubs

The Department for Communities has announced a  £500,000 Hardship Fund for the sports sector.  The scheme is open to those sports clubs and sports organisations in the voluntary and community sector, which are unable to apply for other Government funded Covid-19 Emergency Schemes.  Successful applications will receive a flat rate grant of £2,000 each and is intended to cover costs such as rent, essential utility bills and to assist with the cost of basic maintenance of outdoor sports facilities

The scheme is being administered by the Sports Council.  Details can be obtained at  http://www.sportni.net/funding/our-funding-programmes/sports-hardship-fund-2/

Support for Businesses

BakerTilly has some general information and advice on their website which will be relevant to businesses.  This can be accessed here

They also have an articles on Home Working Expenses and Hardship Fund & Deadline Reminder 

Microbusiness Hardship Fund Announced – A new fund aimed at microbusinesses which require financial support due to the impact of COVID-19 and which have not been able to access the existing government support schemes will be introduced. Read more here or see Economy-ni.gov.uk website

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic can be found here

Hospitality Ulster

Guidance On Coronavirus can be found at https://hospitalityulster.org/

Ards & North Down Borough Council 

On 19 March 2020 Ards and North Down Borough Council agreed a series of measures to enable the Council to continue to deliver critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Although Council buildings have been closed to the public, including the Signal Centre, the Council will still be providing much needed information, guidance and support to local businesses.

• The Economic Development and Regeneration Services can help keep you up to date on all the latest COVID-19 and business information ANDbusiness.co.uk
• You can also connect directly with an officer to discuss your specific business needs on (028) 9147 3788 or signaladmin@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
• Information on various support packages is available here https://www.andbusiness.co.uk/latest-news/coronavirus-covid-19-guide-businesses
• Local businesses are strongly advised to read the item here on the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme Grants which will probably apply to all local traders

Other general information on Council services can be found here https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/about-the-council/covid19

AND Business Coronavirus: Webinars and Online Training for Businesses. HMRC, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Digital, Online Training and other information can be found here https://mailchi.mp/ardsandnorthdown/coronavirus-webinars-and-online-training-for-businesses?e=aee2aa6160

Covid-19 Business Impact Survey can be downloaded here

Covid-19 Business Impact Survey Dashboard can be downloaded here

We will endeavour to keep everyone informed as the situation develops.  Any ideas to improve this are welcome – email info@visitdonaghadee.com