As well as social distancing and self-isolating, there are lots of other ways you can help your local community get through coronavirus chaos. Many vulnerable groups – including the elderly, people with underlying health conditions and those in precarious living situations – are likely to be highly affected by the pandemic. Here’s how to be of assistance (even if you can’t leave your house).
Download the Nextdoor app
If previous interactions with your neighbours consisted of a mumbled ‘hi’ while you fumbled for your door keys, now could be the time to change that. It’s easy to download and sign up to the Nextdoor app on your phone. Once you’re in, you’ll be able to see messages from people who live in your area: ranging from neighbours offering to pick up shopping and medication for those self-isolating to people organising virtual meet-ups and online music lessons. Finding out that the people you live near are kind, helpful and fun could be a silver lining to these weird times.