Thread by @AgeUKSutton

This is what partnership looks like.

A thread.

Two urgent referrals of older people in desperate need just came in from @SuttonCouncil , to our coalition triage line run by @ComActionSutton

We get a call to discuss and plan

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Age UK Sutton will support both people - one seriously ill and with no food or money, the other severely struggling with day to day activity under isolation.

But we’ve not got someone available to do an emergency food run tonight

But that’s ok because ...

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As part of our charity coalition, we’re all helping where needed, pooling our resources for emergencies.

We call @SuttonCarers , whi spring into action to deliver emergency food boxes.

They can do this because...

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We are working closely with @SuttonCouncil to coordinate food distribution, and can access emergency packs, paid for by the council, from their offices when needed. These complement the food hub we’ve set up and enable us to deal with late evening needs.

The outcome?

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Seriously ill local resident gets food tonight, provided by @SuttonCouncil, organised and delivered by @SuttonCarers .
Both residents will get support from first thing tomorrow from @AgeUKSutton ‘s specialist teams. All brought together by @ComActionSutton .

On another day..

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This story could have involved @HSSuttonSurrey or @VCSutton1 too. Because all five of us are working together in coalition to make sure no Sutton resident in need goes without food or essentials.

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We couldn’t be prouder to be part of our Borough’s voluntary and community coalition - by working together we are stronger, and Sutton is more resilient. We ❤️ our partners @VCSutton1 @HSSuttonSurrey @ComActionSutton & @SuttonCarers

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... & we all greatly appreciate the support of @SuttonCouncil & @nhssutton_ who we are coordinating & sharing resources with.
This is what Community looks like.
We are #SuttonStrong, #proudtocare and #ProudToBeAgeUK

Cc @age_uk @suttonguardian @BBCLondonNews @Jackie_News

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