If you are worried about money and need some advice, call our Money Advice and Rights Team on 0141 577 8420 or email mart@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk   or Citizens Advice on 0141 881 2032

If you need help with food or shopping you can find details of local support available on the We Care East Ren website; https://wecareeastren.org.uk/

If you need help to stay warm, make best use of energy and save money on fuel bills, contact Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 or email adviceteam@sc.homeenergyscotland.org

Children who receive a Free School meal are entitled to food packs if they are off school due to Covid19 call us on 0141 577 3575

COVID RESPONSE TEAM 0800 111 4000  or Shielding@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Customer First 0141 577 3001

Work East Ren www.workeastren.co.uk/ or call 0141 577 843

VAER Community Hub on 0141 876 9555 or by emailing hello@va-er.org.uk

Sometimes lockdown makes things hard. Focusing on the mental and physical health of ourselves and the people we care for is important. There is lots of sensible and practical in the latest update. HealthandWellbeingUpdate4

Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/article/7859/Homework-Help

Britannica Library, one of the most trusted resources on the web, offers easy access to reliable information on most topics enriched by magazine articles, images and video clips. Pitched at three different levels this resource is ideal for homework and study.

Login with your library card number (include the P at start of the number)

Borrowbox ebooks and aufdiobooks https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/ebooks

Borrowbox is an exciting and innovative collection with a great range of top titles.

Login with your library card number (exclude the P at the start of the number) and PIN

Pressreader – magazines and newspapers https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/emagazines

Pressreader gives library users access to over 7000 top magazines and newspapers from around the World. Customers will have access to over 500 UK magazine titles and 171 UK newspaper titles.

Login with your library card number (include the P at start of the number)

JOINING THE LIBRARY https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/joiningthelibrary

Complete an online membership form

When we’ve processed your application we’ll send a confirmation email with your new library card number and your PIN will be your year of birth

If you are a member but do not know your library card number or PIN please call 0141 577 4972 or email: libraries@ercultureandleisure.org

Family First is a free, confidential   advice and information resource in East Renfrewshire.

Their aim is to provide support by working in partnership with families with children eight years old or younger.

They  can assist  and enable families to access local services professional and voluntary, ensuring the children get the best possible start in life.

For more information, download the leaflet here, and the notification form here.