Isle of Anglesey County Council, Medrwn Môn, Menter Môn and other key partners are working together to continue to support Anglesey’s residents as Wales heads into the two-week firebreak lockdown on Friday (23.10.2020).
Isle of Anglesey County Council’s J.E. O’Toole Centre is able to provide free and confidential advice on all state benefits and pensions, Universal Credit, Discretionary Payments and Tax Credits. The team continue to provide usual advice services including benefit checks, appeals and claim form filling by telephone. Phone: 01407 760208 to discuss.
Môn Community Link, provided by Medrwn Môn, can offer support and guidance for those who are having to self-isolate and have nobody to support them with shopping and/or medication deliveries. Those people are urged to contact Môn Community Link regarding volunteers in their local area that could assist on a short term basis.
Môn Community Link have also recently developed a new Information booklet that lists the services currently available to support health and well-being. Visit their website for more info: medrwnmon.org
Phone: 01248 725745
Email: linc@medrwnmon.org
Citizens Advice Ynys Môn is also offering advice, support and help with employment, debt, housing, welfare benefits, energy or any other issue. CAB are operating all services through email, phone or virtual meetings. Phone: 0300 3301 1921 (Mon to Fri).
The island's food banks can provide emergency food parcels and other essential items if anyone in the community is experiencing financial hardship. Contact details are below:
Amlwch Food Bank – Twrcelyn ward and up to Benllech - 07845655892
Anglesey Food Bank – covers all other areas on Anglesey - 07514897577 and 07738729651
Menter Môn have created a virtual, interactive map where Services provided by local businesses and organisations can be found. More details can be found on their website.
Residents are also encouraged to keep updated via Isle of Anglesey County Council’s website and social media pages.
Council Leader, Llinos Medi, said, “This is a critical time for everyone and it is important that people and communities look after each other. We are extremely grateful to all volunteers and our partner organisations for going the extra mile to support the island during this time”.
She added, “I’d like to remind everyone to look out for their family, friends and neighbours – especially those who may be lonely or having to self-isolate.”
“It’s also so important that people understand that there is no stigma in asking for help and we are here to support our communities.”
Ends 22.10.2020