Here’s when all the coronavirus support services will be open over Easter in South Tyneside
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Residents have been advised of the opening hours of a number of vital services in the borough ahead of Easter weekend from Friday, April 10 – Monday, April 13.
Here’s a full list of when they will be open:
The Covid-19 Support Hub - which provides signposting to support the most at risk residents who must ‘shield’ or self-isolate and have no other support network, will be open on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday between 9am and 1pm. To contact the Hub, call (0191) 424 7575.
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Hide AdThe Hardship Fund – which isaimed at those who have lost their jobs or are struggling with reduced incomes, has received 527 applications for help since it was set up just over a week ago.
This service will be unavailable during the bank holiday.
It will close at 5pm on Thursday, April 9 and will re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday, April 14.
For more information about the Hardship Fund or to make a claim for support, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/crisissupport or call 0191 424 7444.
The Business Support Hub - established to provide proactive help and support, is continuing to make sure help is reaching those businesses which need help the most.
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Hide AdThe hub can be contacted by email at [email protected].
Information on the range of loan and grant funding schemes available can also be found at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/business.
Customer services centres – these will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
They are open between 10am-3pm all other days.
The Council’s Contact Centre closes at 8pm on Thursday, April 9 and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, April 14.
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Hide AdThe out of hours number - to be used for emergencies only – is is 0191 455 6111.
Adult social care – a team will be available on 0191 456 2093 to respond to emergency requests.
Pharmacies – A list of pharmacies which are open over the bank holiday weekend can be found on the Council’s website at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/health
Waste collection – Any domestic waste and recycling bin collections scheduled for Good Friday will be collected the following day.