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Ruth Granger, Health Protection Manager at Sheffield City Council, explains what we know about Coronavirus so far.
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Drug and alcohol support
The Sheffield DACT team also provide support for anyone with alcohol or drug related issues. Services are still operating and can be accessed as follows:
DRUGS: 0114 272 1481
ALCOHOL: 0114 305 0500
Visit www.Sheffielddact.org.uk for more information.
Domestic Abuse
We have seen a surge in cases of domestic abuse and related killings have more than doubled during lockdown.
IDAS is offering support including: online video, WhatsApp messaging, telephone calls, online chats and emails. Sheffield has a freephone number 0808 808 2241 and a website www.IDAS.org.uk
Help is also available for the abusers. If you think this could be you, we urge you to visit gov.uk/domestic-abuse for more information and help.
Always call 999 in an emergency and if you need a silent solution you can cough or tap on the phone and press 55 when prompted.
Emergency accommodation and support is available for anyone who needs to leave their home during Covid-19.
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#QuitforCovid
Leading health organisations and hospital doctors back the call for smokers to quit now.
The Sheffield Stop Smoking Service saw an increase of 53% more smokers accessing the service for quit support than the previous year.
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