New Guidelines from November 5th : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Free Food / Meals 

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We (FPCC) offer a FREE meal each Friday (delivered around 12.30pm)
If you or someone you know is elderly, vulnerable or isolating (in the OX4 area) and could benefit from a cooked meal delivered to their door.  please email florenceparkcommunitycentre@gmail.com
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*** We are massively grateful to have received a grant from Oxfordshire Community Foundation and one from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)  to be able to continue this service for the foreseeable future ***
Ark T (Waste2taste) offer a free meal on Tuesdays and Thursday, and Flo's in the Park offer one on Wednesday and Saturday (OX4 Foodcrew) : The Oxford Hub are organising distribution for these  through their networks to the people who need it most. If you know someone in need of a cooked meal please phone 07957105129  or use this online referral  - link: Document
Food services map - https://foodmap.goodfoodoxford.org/
  • A map of Oxfordshire food support services, including free and low cost schemes such as community fridges, larders and more.
​ Coronavirus information leaflet translations available in Somali, Arabic, Tetum and Swahili                      Healthwatch Oxfordshire and Oxford Community Action Group have been working together to make sure that new and emerging communities have access to trusted and clear information about coronavirus support available locally and nationally. healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/coronavirus/
Use this service if you have a medical condition which means you’re classed as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. www.gov.uk/coronavirus-shielding-support
Oxford City Council has launched an online Activities Hub with links to advice on exercise, mental health, learning and cultural activities, to help residents find supportive resources while social distancing measures are in place.
Here are the details: 
For opportunities to support businesses with online ordering and delivery services.
 
Oxford City Council have added a section to their website.
This provides a directory of providers that are open for business: 
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/businessesopenonline.
The Council contact centre is ready to help vulnerable residents get the help they need during the coronavirus crisis. To get help for yourself or someone you are concerned about either:
•Call the Contact Centre on 01865 249 811
•Complete our form: www.oxford.gov.uk/CommunityAssistance
Drug and alcohol support for young people
The Aquarius service offers support to those who use substances and also those who are affected by familial substance misuse. The manager for the drug and alcohol service for under-19s across Oxfordshire would like us to share this leaflet with you, to spread awareness of what they offer and how people can access their free-of-charge service.
 Local and wider sources of support
 
Oxford City Council’s dedicated webpages: www.oxford.gov.uk/coronavirus
 
Oxfordshire County Council: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-from-the-government/
 
Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership: www.oxfordshirelep.com/
 
Thames Valley Chamber Business Guidance: https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/covid-19-business-guidance/

Federation of Small Business: FSB
 
Experience Oxfordshire: www.experienceoxfordshire.org 
 
B4 Community Support: https://www.b4-business.com/press-releases/b4-community-support/

Enterprise Nation has collated key coronavirus resources, information and advice, following a Q&A session between experts and 630 SME business owners.
 
ICAEW Practical Business Guidance: https://www.icaew.com/insights/coronavirus/uk-practical-business-advice-covid-19
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