Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway City Council has launched a freephone number to assist the elderly and vulnerable across the city who are in social isolation due to Covid-19.
The number is part of the Galway City Covid-19 Community Reponse Forum - which includes over a dozen agencies, organisations and community groups.
It aims to help at-risk members of the public access non-emergency and non-medical supports and advice during the current crisis.
The freephone number is 1800 400 150 - while the forum can also be contacted via email at [email protected].
City Council spokesperson Gary McMahon is urging the elderly and vulnerable across the city to pick up the phone if they need help.