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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on March 10, 2020 at 22:02

I am a full time carer to my elderly partner, who has dementia, and am keeping him indoors for a while.  He is happy, as does not like going out when its cold anyway.  I don't have any elderly neighbours myself, but would be happy to help, but, as yet, don't know about any such plans.  You raise a good point. 

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Permalink Reply by Clare Nicholson on March 11, 2020 at 12:38

I'm unable to lend a hand as I am immunosuppressed myself, however I have seen a similar discussion on the Barbican Forums that might be of interest: https://www.barbicantalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20308

They're currently discussing volunteers for home deliveries should anyone require them on the estate.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Bailey on March 12, 2020 at 10:35

Thanks Clare!

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Permalink Reply by AW on March 12, 2020 at 9:25

Actually , I was thinking about this as well. I'm happy to help out if needed.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Bailey on March 12, 2020 at 10:35

Alright, let's see how the situation progresses and use this thread as a place to organize if need be. 

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Permalink Reply by Philippe Rogueda on March 15, 2020 at 21:51

Good one Lee

Happy to help too

Does anyone know how to reach people in such cases?

Is there somehting being coordinated by the City?

Finding out who our neighbours are would be good...my immediate neighbours are young and appear healthy. I do not know the older ones further up.

Knocking on doors and offering help could be a start, or dropping a note? I doubt the older generation will be on this online community group.

How do we coordinate?

I am on the 3rd floor of Crescent house like maria and could watch out for our neighbours on this flloor. How do we cover the other buildings and floors?

Philippe

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Permalink Reply by Lee Bailey on March 17, 2020 at 15:11

Also consider joining this Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/citymutualaid/

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Permalink Reply by Iain Meek on March 18, 2020 at 19:49

oooops- just duplicated this?

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Permalink Reply by Peter Luckham on March 16, 2020 at 10:17

This is a great idea.  I suggest we contact the Estate Office to find out if there are any plans being led by the Housing Department.  We should probably also coordinate with the local supermarkets and pharmacy, as they may turn volunteers away if they have to implement a quota system and we turn up with a long shopping list on behalf of others.  I'll drop a message to the Estate Office to find out if they have any plans and post back here what I find.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Bailey on March 16, 2020 at 10:23

Hi Peter and Philippe. There is an email thread going with several others at GLE on this topic. If you'd like to be added, just drop me a message at leewilsonbailey at gmail and I will loop you in. 

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Permalink Reply by Philippe Rogueda on March 17, 2020 at 9:55

thanks will do

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Permalink Reply by Sue Lyon on March 18, 2020 at 21:29

Hi Lee

I have just tried to email you but I cannot get your email addy to take. Please would you post it as I would like to join the Volunteers for Coronavirus. 

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