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We are all feeling the strain of living in the shadow of Covid-19 and, just as the vaccine brought us hope, the new faster spreading variant of the virus has made the nights seem to draw in that bit darker as we retreat to our homes again. Both our physical and mental health is at risk. Not just from the virus but the isolation our response to it creates. But we can draw strength from our communities. We are all facing this together. To play our part, the Free Press will publish, online and in print, a list of support services - public organisations, charities, community groups and local volunteers - who are there to help in whatever way through this difficult time. ....
DURING this latest lockdown, you are not alone. The Argus We’re in it Together campaign is here to help direct you to any services you may need and show what services are on hand that you may not know you needed. For our full list of services all over Gwent, click here. Mental health is one of the main concerns for people during the lockdowns, as social distancing and the alert level 4 rules not allowing as much in-person contact as we are used to is very likely to affect the mental health of a lot of people - particularly young people, those living alone and the elderly. ....
Feed Newport Feed Newport help homeless, refugees, older people, people fleeing domestic violence, and those at risk through living in poverty. You can contact them on 01633 549796 or visit https://www.feednewport.com Faith Church Rogerstone Over Christmas Faith Church in Rogerstone, located on the Wern Industrial Estate, provided more than 40 people and families with hampers, reminding them they are thought of and cared for. “We realise we’re in an area which has felt the impact of Covid and the knock on effects that brings and we are committed to playing our part to help where we can. If you’ve been hit with the challenge of this time - practically or emotionally or just need a listening ear, please get in touch and we’ll be glad to see what we can do to help.” ....
TODAY the Argus is issuing a rallying cry to the people of South Wales to support one another through the bleak lockdown winter ahead. Starting today, the South Wales Argus launches our We re in it Together campaign, with the goal of bringing people together in spirit to help one another through the physical and mental challenges ahead. We are all feeling the strain of living in the shadow of Covid-19 and, just as the vaccine brought us hope, the new faster spreading variant of the virus has made the nights seem to draw in that bit darker as we retreat to our homes again. ....