Emergency Medical Services

Ambulance Service – 999 (not for covid related medical emergencies)
*Hatzola Emergency 24/7 Number – 0300 999 4999

Government Support for Extremely Vulnerable People

Website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

Where to get COVID-19 Advice:

Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
This NHS website provides comprehensive information on who is at higher risk, how to look after yourself, what precautions to take to prevent risk of infection spreading and what to do if you have symptoms.

If you have symptoms:

• Use the following NHS website: /111.nhs.uk/covid-19 to get help and advice.
• If you cannot get online call 111.
• Do not visit your local GP or pharmacy if you have symptoms.

Local Resources & Initiatives for people who are staying at home:

Local Authority

Barnet Adult Social Care
Phone: 020 8359 5000

Brent Adult Social Services
Phone: 020 8937 1234
Email: Coronavirus@brent.gov.uk

Carer Support

Barnet Carers Centre
Phone: 020 3995 1909
Website: www.barnetcarers.org

Brent Carers Centre
Phone: 020 3802 7070 
Website: www.brentcarerscentre.org.uk

Care Agencies

Jewish Care do not provide a Home Care agency service.
We recommend you look on the following website to find a care agency in your area:
www.cqc.org.uk/what-we-do/services-we-regulate/find-services-offering-care-home

Shopping & Prescriptions:

Supermarkets
Most supermarkets have a ‘golden hour’ giving priority to vulnerable and older people. However where possible it is best to remain isolated and seek the support of a family member to do your shopping. If you do not have anyone who can go shopping for you then the following organisations offer this support:

JGIFT 
Phone: 020 8457 4429 
Phone: Shira Joseph on 07801 953 207 
Email: volunteer@jgift.org
Help pick-up and deliver shopping and prescriptions (doorstep assistance)

Age UK Barnet
Phone: 020 8203 5040
Email: urgentcovidsupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Help people with a meal or food donation in urgent circumstances

Age UK Brent 
Phone: 020 8756 3040
Email: enquiries@ageukhhb.org.uk

United Synagogue 
Phone: 020 8343 5696
Help with dropping off food, picking up medication and emotional support 

Domestic Abuse

Domestic Violence Hotline 
Phone: 0808 2000 247

Jewish Women’s Aid
Phone: 0808 801 0500
Email: info@jwa.org.uk

Domestic Abuse Helpline
Website: www.jwa.org.uk/confidential-free-helpline

Emotional Support and Mental Health

If you are in a serious mental health crisis, please call:
Barnet Wellbeing Service 
Phone: 03333 449 088 

Samaritans
Phone: 116 123

JAMI
Website: www.jamiuk.org

Jewish Helpline  
Website: www.jewishhelpline.org

Mind
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing  

Financial Support & Advice

Paperweight Emergency Hotline 
Phone: 020 8455 4996
Website: www.paperweight.org.uk/covid-19