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BT16 Covid 19 Volunteer Response

Unit 7 Enler Complex, Craigleith Drive, Ballybeen, BT16 2QP

Type of support for people

  • Emotional or social support (e.g. befriending)
  • Food / grocery / prescription delivery
  • Transportation
Help offered

THE BT 16 COVID 19 INITIATVE ARE WORKING ALONGSIDE LCCC, LOCAL CHURCHES AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS IN OUR AREA TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING: - phone befriending (to help combat the impacts of isolation) - pharmacy pick ups - foodbank vouchers issued - emergency food supplies - delivery of foodbank supplies from Dundonald Foodbank (140 volunteers current)

How to access this support

leaflet distributed around 10,000 homes with 4 key contacts facebook page at this link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2812345108819831/?

details shared on Lisburn/Castlereagh Council website - https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/communityhelp

link of the leaflet: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10221874304236447&set=pcb.2874486179272390&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Main contacts:

  • Councillor Sharon Skillen: 0803 411023
  • Rev Richard McIlhatton: 07776 142067
  • Councillor Martin Gregg: 07876 643239
  • John Howcroft (BIG): 028 9048 9990
Email Address
Telephone number

Ballybeen Improvement Group

Operating in the following council areas:

COVID-19 Service