We’ve dedicated a page on our website to Coronavirus updates and advice. Below you’ll find the most recent advice from the Public Health Agency regarding self-isolating and looking after yourself and your family. As the situation changes rapidly we’ll update the page as soon as new information and guidance appears and you’ll find more news and information in the blog at the bottom of this page. Stay home, and stay safe.
Coronavirus Updates & Advice
We'll be posting news and advice in our Coronavirus blog below so be sure to check back for updates.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) translations
The Coronavirus - Isolate your household poster has been translated into 11 languages. These translations are available to download from the Public Health Agency (PHA) website https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/covid-19-coronavirus-translations If you...
Legal & General launch Coronavirus emergency charity funding
Legal & General are launching a £500,000 emergency community fund for charities and voluntary organisations which are supporting elderly and vulnerable people through the COVID 19 crisis. The application process is open until 20 April. Charitable organisations who...
Easter newsletter
This special Easter Edition of our community newsletter hopes to bring you information which may be of help over this difficult time. We hope you are staying safe AND staying at home. New support mechanisms are now in place to support the most vulnerable in our...
How to get food and medicine deliveries if you are isolating in Northern Ireland
With many elderly or vulnerable people self-isolating because of the coronavirus outbreak, getting food and medicine at their door is crucial. BBC News NI looks at the help available to those in Northern Ireland who may find it difficult to get assistance....
We need your help
*YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY* From next week around 10,000 food boxes will be delivered as part an effort between the Dept for Communities and Councils to support the most vulnerable in our community during the...
Covid-19 – Open Emergency Funds and Upcoming Emergency Funds
Open Emergency Funds National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland (New COVID-19 restriction) Description: A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £10,000. Suitable for voluntary or community organisations. In a statement, CEO Dawn...
How to contact CDRCN during COVID-19
County Down Rural Community Network is working remotely and looking after all our groups. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, ALL of our offices are closed to the public until further notice. If you need to contact us, please use the contact details below:...
Community Response to COVID-19
CDRCN wishes to provide community leaders with clear guidelines at this time who want to reach out and provide a Community Response to COVID-19 within your area.
Directory of useful services to help you stay at home, ANDBC
ANDBC Information on Ards and North Down businesses that offer food delivery services and more..
Ministers take action in relation to Free School Meals payment
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced plans to make sure families do not experience hardship as a result of schools closing..