[fb-exchange] Practical help for those who have to Self-isolate from the Corona Virus

  • From: "Michael Lavin" <lavinm37@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "Visually Impaired in Ireland" <irelandvipnews@xxxxxxxx>, <fb-exchange@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:05:05 -0000

Hi Folks

The website https://randall.ie/help/was created to raise awareness of the
help available to people who have had to self-isolate.

Users of the site can either request practical assistance or offer practical
assistance.

Unfortunately, the site isn't very accessible but it does provide a mobile
number to which you could send a text message.
Before you do anything please note the advice that appears on the website:
This is not a suitable way to request medical advice. For that, we can only
point you to the HSE, or your country's health service. In an emergency,
ring 999 (Ireland/UK only).

Before asking for help, check if there is anyone in your area already
offering the help you need.

This websie is like social media. We cannot vet or endorse any of the offers
of help we receive.

Most of the people here are kind-hearted "Good Samaritans", but it would be
impossible for us to promise everybody is like that.

Use the same caution you would use when buying a second-hand car. Maybe
speak to them on the phone first, and if you ever feel that something isn't
right, decline their offer and ask a trusted friend for advice.

If you need help with children, you will need to insist that the volunteer
has provable, up-to-date Garda/Police vetting available for inspection. You
cannot give that responsibility to any stranger.




Regards,

Michael


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