Age UK Sheffield have launched a fundraising campaign to raise £50,000 to help deliver food, prescriptions and other basic necessities to the city’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak. The charity says it is helping over 1000 vulnerable people in the city and demand is increasing. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Steve Chu, chief executive of Age UK Sheffield.
Nether Edge and Sharrow councillor, Jim Steinke, has told Sheffield Live! the city’s hospitals are well place to tackle the expected number of coronavirus patients. On Wednesday, Sheffield was reported to have the highest level of coronavirus infections per head of population outside of London with 62 confirmed cases per 100,000 people, according to figures released by Public Health England. Baillor Jalloh reports.
Sheffield Foodhall Project is delivering dozens of hot and cold food parcels to vulnerable people in self isolation due to the coronavirus crisis. The charity says there is increasing demand for food deliveries and other support. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Foodhall Project director Louis Pohl.
Local perspectives and reports on the coronavirus crisis from the UK’s Local TV Network and internationally. A Channel 7 co-production.
Sheffield care provider, Silver Healthcare, has rewarded its employees with a pay rise for their work looking after some of the most vulnerable people in the city during the coronavirus crisis. Managing director Roy Young, whose company employs over 60 staff in Sheffield care homes, has pledged to pay carers an extra £1.79 an hour, amounting to a 21.8% pay rise. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Tributes have poured in for councillor Pat Midgley, a former Lord Mayor of Sheffield who served on Sheffield Council for 33 years and has died following a diagnosis of Covid-19. The 82 year old was admitted to Northern General Hospital last week and sadly died on Sunday afternoon. Sheffield Live! spoke to her colleague and friend Jim Steinke, councillor for Nether Edge and Sharrow. Baillor Jalloh reports.
City of Sanctuary Sheffield have closed their drop-in centre but are maintaining support services by phone and online. The charity is coordinating aid to some of the most vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers to stay safe during the coronavirus crisis. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
The Moor Market has shut its doors to the public until further notice to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The market was one of few businesses that had remained opened since the government ordered people to stay home and practice social distancing. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Council has launched a community response helpline to support those most vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus. The local authority says people who need more information or assistance can now seek help by phoning 0114 2734567. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Local perspectives and reports on the coronavirus crisis from the UK’s Local TV Network and internationally. A Channel 7 co-production.