COVID-19 UPDATE Staying Connected While staff are working from home and our face-to-face events and workshops are on hold, we are working to make sure that Merton’s Carers stay connected with us and with each other. Our telephone lines remain open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday to support Carers or the professionals who work with them. Call us on 020 8646 7515 for information, advice and support. Facebook Group We invite all Merton Carers looking for support, camaraderie and a space to chat online to join our Facebook Group Carers Support Merton Adult Carers Community. Virtual Workshops and Support Groups During June and July we are supporting Carers (and those in their household) to improve their physical and mental health online in our Facebook Group Carers Support Merton Adult Carers Community add link. This programme includes live exercise classes, talks and mutual support to help improve your physical and emotional wellbeing during this difficult time. Find out more here. Coffee and Conversation and various workshops are now online via Zoom. Factsheets The London Borough of Merton have produced fact sheets to help all residents locate information, advice and support during the crisis. Factsheet 1: Wellbeing Support Factsheet 2: Supporting Families and Young People in Merton Factsheet 2 Appendix 1 Application Form FWBSB interim April 2020 Factsheet 3: Energy Advice and Support Factsheet 4: Death and Bereavement Support Factsheet 5: Financial Hardship Factsheet 6: Supermarkets and Foodbanks Factsheet 7: Wider Voluntary Sector Support Factsheet 8: Access to Medicines In addition, the following Merton Council webpage includes comprehensive information on local and national support around accessing employment and skills: https://www.merton.gov.uk/communities-and-neighbourhoods/finding-jobs-training