Thanks to the generosity of so many individuals who have donated, and continue to donate, to our COVID-19 appeal, combined with grant received from the CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund and the Community Foundation,we were able to increase our staffing levels to meet the demands of lockdown. As the situation remains challenging, with a continuing need to remain vigilant and access to community activities limited, we have made the decision to maintain these staffing levels for the remainder of the financial year.
With access to community based activities continuing to be restricted we need to increase the in-house training and activities we can offer to people. As these restrictions continue to adversely affect the physical and mental wellbeing of many in the service and it is important that we have the staff on site to help people through this difficult time.