• Stockport Council – In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, Stockport Council has launched a job matching website to help support employers with vacancies and individuals across the borough who are looking for work. Visit http://stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk to find out more and apply today.
• SMBC Libraries has introduced the National Shelf Service, a new daily YouTube broadcast featuring book recommendations from librarians. Tune in to the following link at 11am Monday – Friday https://t.co/V3Pi9UL7uL?amp=1
• Guide Dogs – Their new Covid-19 Sight Loss Information line is open. A telephone advice line – 0800 781 1444 – providing answers and information for adults and families of children with sight loss.
• Hearing Dogs for Deaf People: Message “Please note that in light of the recent advice on the Covid-19 coronavirus, our staff are having to make major adaptions to their daily routines. This may mean that, for the time being, responses to any enquiries may take longer than usual. We hope you understand. Thank you for your patience”. Tel:01844 348 100 Text relay: 18001 01844 348100 (for deaf & hard of hearing) Email: info@hearingdogs.org.uk
• The Silver Line Helpline is a completely free, confidential, 24-hour telephone helpline for anyone in the UK aged 55 and over. They offer information, friendship and advice to lonely and isolated people. Callers can even opt in for ‘Silver Line Telephone Friends’, where they will receive a weekly telephone call. 0800 4 70 80 90.
• ‘United we Stream’ is a free nightlife streaming service with free performances every night from 7pm! 70% of funds generated will support music venues, restaurants, bars, freelancers & cultural organisations who cannot work due to COVID-19 : http://unitedwestream.co.uk
• O2 – If you or a friend or family member have any technical issues, Shaun from O2 Stockport (and one of the O2 Gurus who volunteers at our monthly Tech Group) is available through Facebook Messenger to help with:
  • Google duo
  • WhatsApp video
  • Facetime
  • Facebook Messenger
  • And any other forms of video communication

Just search ‘Shaun Guru Stockport’ on Facebook Messenger and send him a message.

For information on any of the above contact us:

Phone: 0161 480 2612/ Email: admin@walthewhouse.org.uk / Text: 07980 507 884