Coronavirus Information
Please note: as of 19th July 2021, our CV-19 helpline is now closed. We are continuing to support communities in a variety of ways through our projects and services, AS WELL AS TAILORED SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBER ORGANISATIONS.
Membership is available from just £24 per year! Find out more here.
Devon Communities Together staff have access to emerging information, extensive expertise in community resilience, and hold an oversight of community responses across Devon. We are experienced in setting up and supporting networking and resilience, especially within rural areas, and as a rural community council and member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we can access a wealth of knowledge sharing and best practice from across the country. We can help with a range of issues including but not limited to:
- Maintaining community support networks as we move into recovery
- Understanding the Devon Local Outbreak Management Plan and how to be prepared for the possibility of local lockdown in your community.
- Supporting parish councils and community groups through the pandemic, recovery, and local outbreak management planning.
- Looking after your community building and public spaces throughout coronavirus restrictions and recovery.
- Providing best practice and resources for Devon's businesses through recovery and the potential of local lockdowns.
- Best practice guidance in handling a wide range of covid-19 related issues at a community level
- Continued support for vulnerable members of your community
- GDPR and safeguarding
To talk to us about how we can support your community initiatives in Devon, please call 01392 248919 or email info@devoncommunities.org.uk.
This page will be updated as regularly as possible. For the most up to date advice, always check these five key sites:
Through this page you can access information on general guidance, stay at home guidance, advice for village halls, advice for community groups, protecting the isolated & vulnerable and advice for community transport. Please use the links below to access the information that you need!
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Cards
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FAQ's
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Health and Wellbeing Resources
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Case Studies
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Covid-19 3-monthly reportsRead how DCT has been supporting communities during the pandemic
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Latest survey resultsWhat do community enterprises need during this time?
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Funding & Grants Available
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Re-opening FacilitiesResources, advice and support for re-opening facilities
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Advice for Village Halls and Community Buildings
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VCS Emergencies PartnershipMeeting the needs of local communities
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Enterprise Support
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Local Outbreak Management Plan
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Advice for Community Groups
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Protecting the Isolated and Vulnerable
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General Guidance
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Churches Meeting Community Needs
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Advice from the Charity Commission Around Charity Governance
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Digital Initiative from Devon HighlightsFind out more about the new digital initiative from Devon Highlights, which lets you have your voice heard during Covid-19
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Current Cyber Protect Advice from Devon & Cornwall Police
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EventsSign up here for our COVID-19 related online focus groups and information sessions