Special Edition Covid- 19 Newsletter
Message from Tipperary PPN Re Covid 19: Dear PPN Member, We hope this newsletter finds you well and that this maybe of some assistance to you and your group members. We are asking community groups to look out for their neighbours and the vulnerable, while adhering to social distancing measures. We urge you to be particularly mindful of those with limited local family or social support. We have seen some incredible local responses to Covid 19 crisis since last Thursday and we are happy to share your information and initiatives through our network of members. Please let us know if there is anything you want us to share. #communityresponceIRL We encourage you to follow us on facebook on @PPNTipperary and twitter on @PPNTipperary Request for Local Support and Volunteers Tipperary PPN are working closely with Tipperary Volunteer Centre as we try to establish with community groups and local organisations what they may need and what volunteers are available to assist these areas. If your organisation needs help email response@volunteertipperary.ie Click here to register if you want to volunteer https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/C6BA7FBA0E13E6EA Finally we ask you to share the emails we send you to all members of your community organisation, you never know who may benefit from the information we send. Stay safe everyone, The PPN Team PPN Contact details Email: Avril on coordinator@ppntipperary.ie Sharon on admin@ppntippperary.ie Mobile 087 4567111
Help for Employers and Employees
Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment payment: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/ COVID Pandemic Unemployment Payment application file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/71472_a026043e90cc4d03bdfb1f3a58f3d7af.pdf Info for employers: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/612b90-covid-19-information-for-employers/ Info for Employees: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/eca524-covid-19-information-for-employees/ Social Welfare Covid 19 Contact numbers: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6aca97-social-welfare-contacts/ Revenue defer payment of local property tax https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0316/1123598-revenue-to-defer-collection-of-property-tax/
HSE Help
HSE: Calling all trained health care staff. Be on call for Ireland https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/oncall/be-on-call-for-ireland.html Covid-19 posters in different languages (Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Chinese and more to come)
Your wellbeing during this time
During this time it is important to look after your mental health. Please find a link to Covid 19 : What to do if we are concerned Here is a list of Mental Health supports and services during COVID-19
Local Information
Tipperary County Council Information https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/news/tipperary-county-council-covid-19-restricted-access-services Attendance at council offices or civic amenity attendance at council offices or civic amenity sites protocol – Wednesday 18th March 2020 Guide to services during Covid 19 restricted access Tipperary county council website
Tipperary County Council Library Service Since all local authority libraries across the country are closed to the public since Friday last, 13 March, Tipperary County Council Library Service has been showcasing the FREE online services that are still available to all of our patrons, despite the fact that our doors are closed. In order to access these services, you will need your library card number. Call us on 0761 06 6101 or email libraries@tipperarycoco.ie if you need help with this. If you are currently not a member you can join now by clicking https://www.librariesireland.ie/join-your-library. All of our extensive online resources can be viewed at www.tipperarylibraries.ie We are introducing our eCourses service, Universal Class. It’s ideal if you or someone you know is finding themselves with lots of time on their hands, and is looking for something productive to do with it. When signing up, you will be asked for your library card number. Click on the link below to register or sign in to Universal Class. https://lgma.universalclass.com/promo.htm Universal Class has also put together a very helpful instructional video which gives a tutorial on how to use the service. It can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=4vZS1Dl0gZ8&feature=emb_logo
What community groups are doing in Tipperary – #communityresponceIRL
Clonmel Community Resource Centre Clonmel Community Resource Centre has a wealth of information to offer families in need of support at this time..
If we can’t help we will know someone who can. Please pm me or call on 052-6129143, 9am-1pm or e-mail me at catherine@clonmelcrc.ie
Silvermines Mens’ Shed Silvermines Mens’ Shed has deferred all activities until 29th March and their members will keep in touch with each other over phone and give each other all the assistance necessary and safely.
Millennium Family Resource Centre Millennium Family Resource Centre Glengoole is closed to the public but will continue to provide parent support and advice over the telephone. If you have any queries please contact Julie on 052 9157992. We will also post daily parent support advice on our Facebook page (Millennium Family Resource Centre) with links to the Tusla Parenting 24/7 website. We are continuing to provide meals on wheels and laundry services in the Slieveardagh area – all queries to Mary on 052 9157992. Family Resource Centres are
‘Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much’ Helen Keller
Knockanrawley Resource Centre Office hours 9am-5pm until otherwise directed. No groups or courses until further notice Services are:
Contact Ruth Smith knockcdp@gmail.com or 062 52688
Just a reminder that we are still providing email and phone supports where possible throughout all programmes. Feel free to contact our offices in Nenagh, Thurles and Roscrea or if you have a more direct number, please give us a call or text. If instructed to attend our office by special appointment, please call beforehand and let us know you are on the way to ensure there is a staff member present to deal with your query. We hope that you remain safe and well during this time. https://www.ntdc.ie/contact-us/ NTDC Locations 2nd floor, Friars Court Nenagh, Co. Tipperary E45 KN59 067 56676 | receptionHO@ntdc.ie Main Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary E53 XP82 0505 24166 or 0505 24168 | reception@ntdc.ie 1 Kickham Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary E41 D935 0504 90579 | thurlesreception@ntdc.ie Little Learners, Tullaskeagh Knock Rd, Roscrea, Co Tipperary E53 RX77 087 6774609 – 0505 23568 | bsmall@ntlp.ie First Steps, New Line, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary E53 T680 087 360 2812 | bsmall@ntlp.ie Kickback Youth Cafe, Rosemary St., Roscrea, Co Tipperary E53 C859 0505 24462 Job Club, Unit 1, Ground Floor, Friar’s Court, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary E45 DK07 067 34900 | l.conlon@ntdc.ie
South Tipperary Development Clg staff will continue to deliver our services to community groups and individuals. Work will carry on in all our offices across South Tipperary. However, we would appreciate your cooperation in keeping visits to the offices to a minimum. You can contact us on 052 7442652, email info@stdc.ie or on Facebook or Twitter where we will post updates. Our Offices are: Cahir: Carrigeen Business Park. info@stdc.ie 052 7442652 Tipperary Town: 3 Drives Family Resource Centre 062 80831 Cashel: Spafield Family Resource Centre 602 62632 Clonmel: Place 4U: 087 440 7935 Carrick on Suir: Comeragh View 051 641066
National Action Plans and Press Releases
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