Lutterworth Crisis Action is an inspiring community initiative which has been established to provide support to residents in Lutterworth during the Coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, which is led by St Mary’s Church in Lutterworth, came about through initial conversations between the church and a number of committed community organisations based within the town, all of whom felt the need to develop a local response to help people get through the crisis.
The agencies involved in the scheme include:
- St Mary’s Church
- Age Concern Lutterworth
- Lutterworth Town Council
- Lutterworth Community Transport
- Lutterworth Volunteer Centre
- Lutterworth and Villages Foodbank
The scheme recruits local volunteers and mobilises them to provide support to those most in need, particularly for people in households who are self-isolating during the Covid-19 crisis. The main tasks undertaken by the volunteers include delivering groceries and other essential shopping; collection and delivery of medication; transport to essential medical appointments; and befriending support to reduce loneliness.
In total, the initiative has recruited nearly 150 volunteers and provided support to over 200 local residents who are impacted by the Covid crisis.
More details can be seen at www.lutterworthchurch.org/crisis
This case study has been provided by Leicestershire County Council
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