Christmas 2020

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my constituents and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It’s been an incredibly tough year, and I would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard during the Covid-19 pandemic, the key workers and community volunteers who have supported our community.

I know we are all hopeful for a better 2021 where Norwich might be able to prosper again.

My office is closed for the festive period from Thursday 24th December and will re-open on Tuesday 29th December. During this period, answerphone messages and emails will not be checked.

If you, or someone you know, requires urgent assistance during this time, please see below for help and support that is available:

• You can keep up to date with the latest government guidance and announcements here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• If you require help and support whilst you are isolating, please call the Norfolk County Council hotline on: 0344 800 8020 
• The Norfolk Assistance Scheme can help urgently with food and finance:  https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/support-for-living-independently/money-and-benefits/norfolk-assistance-scheme 
• Should you need to urgently speak to someone regarding your mental health, please ring the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust helpline on: 0808 196 3494 
• For confidential 24 hour support from the Samaritans, please call 116123
• For any elderly constituents who live on their own and are feeling very lonely during this time, Age UK run a friendly chatline where you can have a friendly one to one chat with someone. Should you feel you would like to speak with someone, please do call: 0800 470 8090
• For domestic abuse support, please contact Leeway on: 0300 561 0077 Email:adviceandsupport@leewaynwa.org.uk 
• For urgent housing support, please contact Norwich City Council on: 0344 980 3333 or Broadland District Council on: 01603 430641 (Office Hours) 01603 412180 (out of hours)
• If you should need help while abroad, please see government advice here:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-a-guide/support-for-british-nationals-abroad-summary#staying-safe-overseas