Kidsgrove Town Council has teamed up with North Staffordhsire Link Line, WRVS and Age UK North Staffordshire to help elderly and disabled Kidsgrove residents who might be unable to venture out in icy conditions.
Residents who call the Link Line on 01782-710436 will be referred to Age UK's Shop and Clean service who can collect shopping or WRVS;s Door2Door Transport Service as required. They can also call if they just want a chat (telephones are answered in the mornings, but callers can leave a message at other times).
While there is a charge for shopping and transport services, Kidsgrove Town Council has applied for funding to help those in financial hardship who might not normally be able to afford these services.
NB This is not an emergency service. Residents needing help in an emergency should still call '999'
To see our efforts on the BBC Stoke web pages, follow the link.
Cllr Dennis Richards,
Chair, Kidsgrove Town Council Cold Weather Working Party
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