Cumbria Trading Standards are reminding people that help is available for those through the coronavirus pandemic.

If you are shielding, need help with food or prescriptions delivered, Cumbria County Council have a helpline you can call.

For those that do need help, all you need to do is call 0800 783 1966 and the council will be able to get you the support you need.

Alternatively, you can contact COVID19support@cumbria.gov.uk

Staff are on hand to help Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

Don't wait for problems to get worse, there are organisations that can help., and it's better to get advice sooner rather than later. For more information on what help and support is available visit http://cumbria.gov.uk/welfare #TogetherWeCan