THE opening times of the Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub are changing from Sunday.

Since it was set up at the end of March, the hub has been open seven days a week to provide assistance to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 situation.

However, Wiltshire Council says to ensure it aligns it's activities with the government’s National Shielding Helpline and to reflect a reduction in emails and calls to its hotline, the hub will now operate from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm on Saturday and will be closed on Sunday.

Councillor Laura Mayes, the council's cabinet member for adult social care, public health and public protection said: “The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub has proved to be a vital tool in helping vulnerable residents throughout this situation, and continues to do so.

“I’m delighted we’ve been able to help so many of our residents. This reduction in opening hours is a direct result of a government request and observing a significant reduction in demand, meaning less people require our assistance at the times impacted by the change, which is really positive.

“However, anyone out there who feels isolated, unable to leave their home to get food or medicine or not sure where to turn, or hub remains open from Monday to Saturday and can provide a friendly voice and reassurance to ensure people get the support they need.”

The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub continues to be available to anyone who is struggling during this time, such as people who are shielding or self-isolating and do not have a support network around them or know where to get help.

Wiltshire Council’s team can help provide support but also signpost them to where additional help is available in their local area.

Get in touch by emailing wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk or by calling 0300 003 4576.