Some feedback from Young Knocknaheeny families in relation to the impact of COVID-19
• Parental anxiety around COVID-19, during pregnancy, birth and returning home; postponement of integrated health care appointments, assessments and interventions; preparedness for preschool and school (transitions), supporting children’s school work; allowing children outside the home in light of COVID fears; child development generally
• Deteriorating maternal mental health and wellbeing.
• Financial circumstances, food poverty, access to internet and appropriate devises.
• Housing circumstances, overcrowding, maintenance, relationships with private landlords
• Sleep patterns and disturbances of young children and no opportunities for respite and rest during the day.
How we’re reaching out …
Local phone lines WhatsApp/Facebook groups Newsletters/print Websites/Blogs
The Committee communicates via Co Vid 19 WhatsApp and weekly Zoom calls which are set up and chaired by Michael O Connor (HAZ HSE)
Farranree Community Centre Facebook – Meals on Wheels local contact door to door--
Noticeboards Door to door
Bishopstown It was a busy week for … Bishopstown Meals on Wheels: continue to play a major role in the provision of wholesome meals to those most vulnerable. This week Cork City Council will step back from supporting deliveries as the ever-present volunteers continue to provide this service. Bishopstown Meals on Wheels are very thankful of the CCC assistance for deliveries and noted how helpful and kind the drivers were. MoWs have about 10 new recipients because of Covid-19 and about four of our regulars opted out at the start to 'cocoon' with family. O'Crualoai's Butchers are preparing meals for us with 5-6-day shelf life and they deliver to the kitchen each Monday.
LOCAL CALL TYPE
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Prescriptions & Medical needs
1
Jobs in House
0
Grocery Deliveries
5
Meals on Wheels
242
Other Deliveries
1
Phone Support
1
This week a total of 242 dinners were delivered.
• 14 deliveries to Model Farm Rd, Glasheen recipients totalling 74 meals • 26 deliveries to Bishopstown recipients totalling 131 meals • 37 meals went to Aras Leon.
Bishopstown Senior Social Centre are continuing their supports through a phone call service. Four of the staff secured mobile phones before the lockdown, sourced through Cork South Community Work Department funding, and they continue to support older residents in Bishopstown making, on average 150 calls per week. The group are assisting older people with shopping, pharmacy, postal services, pensions and Care and Repair as needed. Social Contact and wellness check ins are part of the phone service. Bishopstown Senior Social Centre work to maintain the independence and wellbeing of older people in the community. This was clearly evident during the restrictions in Bishopstown as the staff in the centre shared contact details/arrangements of shops and services in Bishopstown, which in turn allowed people, where possible, to maintain their independence and confidence to look after themselves, while knowing support was t here if needed. Bishopstown Senior Social Centre have a close relationship with Bishopstown Men’s Shed, who are also based in Wilton Park House in Bishopstown. Bishopstown Men’s Shed have been supporting the Seniors in their work with older people, while also maintaining their own network through weekly phone check ins and assistance where needed.
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