Lapford Community Support
Village Support Network
Lapford Emergency Response Team
Tel: 07496 144 772
Facebook: Help The Vulnerable in our Community (Lapford)
A group of volunteers has come together under the Lapford Emergency Response Team to offer help:
Groceries
We can collect groceries from the village SPAR. You will need a bank card to pay over the phone for these.
Post
We can take any essential post items to the post office.
Medication & Prescriptions
We can arrange collecting medications from Bow, Wallingbrook or Morchard surgeries.
Dog Walking
We can give your pet some exercise.
Lapford Voluntary Car Aid (LVCA) provides transport to various local health centres, dentist surgeries and community hospitals within the area.
Contact: Grace Hill
Telephone: 01363 83178
Government Information
Mid Devon County Council Information
We’ve setup an emergency fund to support people experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID19 pandemic
Request community assistance online
Use our online form to request help if you or someone you know is isolated and in need of support
If you’re worried about a family member or neighbour, call us on our new Community Support hotline
Directory of community support groups
See our list of contacts to join a community group in your area for support whilst in isolation
Find out what funding is available to support community-led schemes during the COVID-19 outbreak
Organisations working across Mid Devon are offering specific support for people who are in need or self-isolating
Safeguarding adults advice for Coronavirus volunteers
If you’re a community volunteer, the DSAP has provided a leaflet to help you identify and report signs of exploitation during the COVID-19 ‘lockdown’
Local Organisations
Website detailing information and guidance on all the facilities and services available in Crediton and the surrounding local area:
Voluntary Action in Mid Devon
Mid Devon’s Council for Voluntary Service
We support and promote voluntary and community action across Mid Devon through: Developing the capacity, skills and knowledge of groups; Connecting groups to facilitate and promote joint working; Building the influence of the sector and helping people to become Active Citizens.
Website: https://involve-middevon.org.uk/#about
Tel: 01884 255734
Email: office@involve-middevon.org.uk
Facebook: @InvolveDevon
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am – 2.30pm