UPDATE: Honiton Community Coronavirus Support Network

Honiton residents are fortunate to live in a town with an inbuilt health care system, comprised of support groups and professionals who are working together to protect those most at risk during the coronavirus outbreak.

Below is a comprehensive list of the support available for those who are vulnerable, or require extra help at this difficult time.

All of these Honiton based services are being coordinated and have adapted their operations to assist accordingly.

One of those overseeing 'joining up the dots' in this crisis is Heather Penwarden.

She said: "We are concerned that amongst all the great work been done in our community through these difficult times there are few devious people who are not acting in the best interest of others.

"We need to be mindful of this and where possible only accept help from someone who is known or trusted or belongs to a recognised organisation like the ones in our Honiton Support Network.

"If in doubt about anyone offering help, please check in with our Information Line."

Honiton Coronavirus Information Line: 01404 384050

Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm - run by Beehive volunteers.

TRIP: 01404 46529 - open weekdays. Providing a shopping and meal service for the elderly and vulnerable. To offer to volunteer click here.

Devon Freewheelers: 0300 800 0109

Medication delivery to those unable to get out or who have no one else to help.

The Random Kitchen - Honiton Rugby Club

To book, please call 07980 922696.

Cathy McCollum said: "We need name, address, any allergies and whether for children also.

"We offer homemade frozen meals for those in need; low income, vulnerable, homeless and elderly.

"We can heat these up for those that do not have a cooker or a microwave oven.

"We also have food bank vouchers.

"Because various ingredients and veg/meat has been donated, these will be free of charge.

"Money donations are accepted if you wish."

Honiton Coronavirus Mental Health Support Network: 01404 384050 Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm or email [email protected].

Honiton Foodbank: 01404 43800 or email [email protected]. Delivery service only now.

Honiton We Are Community: 07591 234 394 or [email protected].

Coordinator, Amber Wren said: "The priority is to help the Honiton streets and neighbourhoods become connected with the residents in their patch.

"It's a network to support people that are helping their neighbours and people they know in the community.

"We are working on accrediting all the key coordinators and issuing them with one of our ID Cards.

"Meanwhile if you are in doubt about anyone offering help please phone the Information Line on 01404 384050."

Updated details on the Honiton Health Matters website and Facebook page and the TRIP website.