Vulnerable residents who are running low on essential
groceries have been receiving a personal home delivery service
during the extreme conditions thanks to dedicated council
staff.
Due to the icy conditions some residents, who have no family
support, have been unable to restock their cupboards.
The prolonged wintry weather prompted the council's Care Connect
and Carelink services to identify residents who may need extra help
and they were offered a basic provisions service.
Shopping has been delivered to seven residents in Long Ashton,
Nailsea, Clevedon, Cleeve and Weston-super-Mare.
During the snowy conditions, the council has also maintained its
meals on wheels service to around 400 residents with people either
receiving hot meals or a supply of frozen ready meals.
The council would like to recognise the fantastic effort of all
domiciliary care staff that have maintained continuity of care to
1,400 vulnerable service users in their homes throughout the
period.
Cllr Nigel Ashton, the Leader of North Somerset Council said he
wanted to thank all council staff for going the extra mile during
the snow.
"I would like to thank all our staff for their efforts during
the recent winter conditions. Their actions show a true commitment
to providing the best possible service to our residents even if it
is in their own time.
"The staff who have spent part of their weekend ensuring that
our vulnerable residents have food and are warm are an excellent
example of the "can do" attitude that exists within the
council."
If anyone has concerns about a vulnerable residents or is in
need of emergency heating or shopping, please call Care Connect on
01275 888 801.
