Coronavirus presents an unprecedented challenge for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.

During this time my caseworkers and I will continue to provide all possible assistance to constituents who have concerns or need advice and support.

Call 0161-342 5800 or email angela.rayner.mp@parliament.uk if you need our help.

Useful sources of information

Up to date health advice – www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19

Government updates – www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

If you are abroad and having difficulties returning to the UK, see up to date advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office – www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-deal-with-a-crisis-overseas

Business support – www.businesssupport.gov.uk

Support for the self employed – www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

Guidance for food businesses – www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19

Claiming Universal Credit – www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit

Sign up as a volunteer to help vulnerable people across Oldham and Tameside – www.actiontogether.org.uk/volunteer/search-for-opportunities

Local sources of support

For updates from Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor – www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/coronavirus

For local medical advice – www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/coronavirusaccessingprimarycare and www.oldhamccg.nhs.uk/

Tameside Council

If you are self-isolating and have no family, friends or neighbours to support you call 0161 342 8355

General advice and information – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you need business support, visit www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/supportforbusiness or email employmentandskills@tameside.gov.uk

Business Grant Frequently Asked Questions – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/grantfundingscheme

Resources for parents – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/parentresources and www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/wellbeing/children

Citizens Advice – visit www.tamesidecab.org.uk or email advice@tamesidecab.org.uk.
Chat to an adviser online at www.citizensadvice.org.uk, phone 0300 330 9076 or textphone 03444 111 445

For help claiming Universal Credit – phone 0800 1448 444 or textphone 18001 0800 144 8 444

For help with your Council Tax – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/ctaxrecovery

For help with your mortgage or rent – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/mortgage

Food suppliers offering delivery or collection – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/groceries

Finding a job – www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/jobs

Tameside Foodbanks – www.tameside.gov.uk/healthyeatingandnutrition/foodbanks

Oldham Council

If you are self-isolating and have no family, friends or neighbours to support you call 0161 770 7007

Local pharmacies –www.oldham.gov.uk/info/100010/health_and_social_care/2458/coronavirus_health_services/2

Support for parents – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201170/coronavirus_update_and_advice/2437/coronavirus_schools

Health and Social Care – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201175/coronavirus_health_and_social_care

Help with Council Tax and Benefits – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201173/coronavirus_help_with_benefits_bills_money_and_council_tax

Bin collections – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200281/bins_rubbish_and_recycling/2433/coronavirus_bins_rubbish_and_recycling

Business Support – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201174/coronavirus_help_and_support_for_businesses_and_jobs

Business grants – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201174/coronavirus_support_for_businesses_and_jobs/2435/coronavirus_financial_support_for_businesses

Finding a job – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201174/coronavirus_help_and_support_for_businesses/2481/support_finding_a_job

Food delivery and takeaway guidance – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201174/coronavirus_help_and_support_for_businesses/2476/food_delivery_and_takeaway_guidance

Guidance for the construction industry – www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201174/coronavirus_help_and_support_for_businesses/2477/building_construction_and_development_guidance

Citizen’s Advice – www.casort.org

Oldham Foodbank – https://oldham.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/