How to stay safe from harm, plus money and work advice.
Social distancing - Hands. Face. Space.
When outside the home you should stay safe by practising social distancing.
You should minimise time spent outside your home and when around other people ensure that you are two metres apart from anyone not in your household or support bubble.
- Hands - wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds
- Face - wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet
- Space - stay two metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or one metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings or increasing ventilation indoors)
Safe from harm
Does coronavirus lockdown make you more at risk of abuse? Are you stuck at home with someone you can usually get a break from?
If you, or someone else is in danger right now, call the police on 999 and tell them what's happening.
- Childline supports children and young people. Call free on 0800 1111 or chat to someone on the Childline website.
- NSPCC have advice on how to keep a child safe from domestic abuse. Call them free on 0808 800 5000 or contact them on the NSPCC website.
- Women and girls experiencing abuse can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24/7 for help on 0808 2000 247.
- Read our guide on violence against women and girls for information if you’re confused.
- If you're unsure whether domestic violence is happening in your family, answer a few questions on The Hideout website to get a clearer picture.
Avoid risks
- Lambeth's Community Early Help can help and give advice if people are pushing you into taking risks, if you’re under pressure to break the law, if you're being threatened or you’ve been hurt. Call on 020 7926 9079 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- If you’ve been arrested, charged or you’re in custody, contact Juvenis for help on 07590 670090 or email info@juvenis.org.uk. If you think you’ve been victimised by the police, ask for the name and badge number of the police officer.
- Lambeth Victim Support can help if you’ve been a victim of crime. Call them on 0808 168 9111.
- If you’re worried about anyone who may be involved in terrorism, call 020 7926 7025 or email rsutton@lambeth.gov.uk. If you’re not sure how to spot the signs of terrorism read the guidance on the Let’s Talk About It website.
Money concerns
If you're worried about money, maybe because you're not getting paid due to the lockdown, you may be entitled to the test and trace support payment of up to a £500.
Lambeth Larder can help connect people to emergency food and other support. They have a list of organisations in Lambeth supplying cheap or free food and meals.
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