Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and updates on Coronavirus, comments from Age UK Sunderland and ways you can support older people.

As Patron of Age UK, The Prince of Wales shares a message on the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the older members of the community.
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Information about Coronavirus
Information about symptoms, how to reduce your risk and what to do if you're feeling unwell.
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Staying Safe at Home
Tips and advice for maintaining routines and staying active at home.
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Crisis Food Packs
Crisis food packs are prepared by our dedicated staff to ensure the most vulnerable older people in Sunderland who have no family and friends to do their shopping get their essentials.
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Lunch on Wheels Service
Age UK Sunderland chef Peter prepares tasty meals for our service ensuring the older people of Sunderland receive a tasty meal during the current crisis!
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Age UK Sunderland Heroes
Our fantastic staff supporting the older people of Sunderland to stay safe during the current crisis!
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Case Studies
Great examples how the staff at Age UK Sunderland are helping older people during the COVID-19 crisis.
This is the reason we continue to do the great work we have always done during this challenging time
The Age UK Sunderland team are doing fantastic work and we are so grateful for their loyalty and dedication to Age UK Sunderland and the older people in the community during the current crisis.
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Coronavirus: Sunderland's Age UK team remains 'dedicated' to continuing services to help those most vulnerable to illness
A charity which works to support Sunderland’s elderly has pledged to continue its work during the coronavirus outbreak saying “now is not the time to back off.”
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Age UK Sunderland given priority access to Morrisons to get vital food for elderly hit by coronavuirus outbreak
Shop supplies are low due to people panic buying
Additional Support
Age UK Sunderland are working very hard to support you through the current COVID-19 crisis, however there is additional support available via our Sunderland City Council partners. Thanks for your ongoing support.