Buxton Street By Street

Covid-19 Response Volunteers group.

Providing Information & Services to the local community

Hello! We are Anna, Claire and Caitlin

Thank you for visiting our website. After setting up the Buxton Street by Street COVID-19 Support group up on Facebook on March 16th, Anna Watson was quickly joined by Claire Mitchell and Caitlin Bisknell who have been instrumental in building it into what it has become

Notable successes to date have been after inviting just 100 friends to the Facebook group, there are now nearly 2,400 members; there have been 1.7k posts, we have 200 volunteers performing a multitude of tasks.

Watch our Buxton Street by Street Celebration short film!

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LATEST NEWS UPDATES

ESSENTIALS FOOD DELIVERY

This service has been set up by members of the Buxton Street by Street Volunteer team and is aimed at Buxton residents who are self-isolating, vulnerable or unable to leave the house.

Please visit the page for more info

Local School Bubble Enters Isolation

It has been confirmed tonight (14/09/2020) that year 11 at Buxton Community School has been instructed to remain at home due to a case of Covid 19 within that year group bubble, following advice from Public Health England. Please take extra care with your own covid safety measures. Have your anti bac / hand sanitiser…

Facebook Thank You’s

Chicken soup for the soulApril 29, 2020

Thank you to all the people who have got up this morning and put themselves out there, so that I can have food, warmth, water, pet food, light, my dustbins emptied without fail, the knowledge that if I am scared I can ring 111, that if my money is in…

Government Advice re applying for Universal Credit if you have a Tax Credit Claim

Children and Families, General information, Hardship Support linksApril 29, 2020

A Government Information Video re Universal Credit https://www.facebook.com/DWP/videos/1126127187762910 If you receive tax credits and you’re considering applying for #UniversalCredit, read our simple guide before you apply. Applying for Universal Credit will mean that your tax credit claim will end immediately. It isn’t possible to re-open a tax credit claim once…

VCS Funding Review Deadline Imminent

Children and Families, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health information, Pleas for helpApril 29, 2020

Tomorrow (Thursday 30/04/2020) sees the deadline of a public consultation on the future of infrastructure support within Charities and Voluntary Organisations (VCS) across the High Peak and Derbyshire. Although a deadline extension was requested as organisations and charities are all tied up with COVID responses and support, this has not…

The NHS is still here for you for other illnesses

General information, Health informationApril 29, 2020

A video by Sheffield Teaching Hospital https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldTeachingHospitals/videos/655148828550882/

Derbyshire have now introduced messaging services to help patients stay in contact with their families

Children and Families, General information, Goods & Services, Health information, UncategorizedApril 29, 2020

Do you have family or friends in hospital? All hospitals in Derbyshire have now introduced messaging services to help patients stay in contact with their families. Please follow the relevant link for service details during the current visiting restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Derby Royal & London Road Hospitals:…

Covid-19 Test extended to Over 65s and anyone in their households who are symptomatic

General information, Health informationApril 29, 2020

The UK now have capacity to offer tests to anyone who has to leave their home to work, all over 65s, and anyone in their households who are symptomatic. Tests are available following this link: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/test-type Tests are available across the country.

Derbyshire Law Centre offers free confidential advice

General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpApril 29, 2020

As a legal charity, we are still providing free legal advice to Derbyshire’s residents. We advise on furlough-related issues such as employment, housing and debt. Call: 01246 550674/0800 707 6990 Txt: 07781 482826 dlc@derbyshireshirelawcentre.org.uk Textphone: 18001 01246 550674

Take part in Derbyshire’s Voluntary and Community Services consultation – deadline 30.04.2020

General information, Goods & Services, Offers of help, Rules & RegulationsApril 27, 2020

DCC are proposing a new way of working with VCS infrastructure providers to ensure funding is allocated in a fairer and more consistent way. The aim is to encourage the sector’s long-term sustainability while supporting our own ambitions and priorities. As this could impact on providers, we are consulting on…

Vinny’s fruit and veg at Buxton Market Place!

General information, Goods & Services, UncategorizedApril 27, 2020

Another bounty of fabulous fresh fruit and veg is promised as Tomorrow (Tuesday) sees the return of Vinny and his wonderful stall! Social distancing rules are in place to ensure the safety of all.

NatWest have introduced Companion Cards for customers in vulnerable situations

General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health informationApril 27, 2020

NatWest have introduced Companion Cards for customers in vulnerable situations or extended isolation. This can be given to trusted helpers as a secure, quick and easy way to pay for essential shopping. If you know someone in a vulnerable situation who can’t get online and who may benefit from…