Coronavirus Latest Update from our Chief Officer

 

Hello Participants, Volunteers, Staff and Carers,

ECHO is here for you

I hope that you are all keeping well. We are now into our second week without any ECHO services and we are missing seeing you all very much. Our staff have been keeping in touch with our participants and volunteers in lots of different ways from telephone calls to online zoom meetings and even sending out activities to those who will benefit from them. As we adjust to the new way of living it is really important to look after yourselves, both your mental health and physical health so do keep active in body and mind.

As time goes on be prepared that things will change, including how you feel. It is really important that you let us know if you need anything from us or help in getting the support you need. We are also here if you just need someone to listen to you, having a friendly ear that understands can be really beneficial. If you need to reach us then please call our office on 01568 620 307 and leave a message, this is checked throughout the day and messages passed on.

If you can, please check out our Facebook, YouTube channel and website where you will see  more about what we are doing as well as  things that you can be involved with. Use the links in the top right hand corner of this page. We’d also love to hear about and see all the things that you have been doing at home and if you agree, share this with our community.

ECHO is here for you- please stay in touch.

To see the latest Government guidance click here

 

 

 

Mike Cook

Chief Officer,

ECHO

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