THE Muslim Women's Council has opened a helpline to guide people who need advice or access to the essentials.

Among the help they can offer will be: befriending service, food support and sign posting, advice and updates on coronavirus in different languages and emotional support.

The numbers to call are 07592890099, 07592889364, 07722946689, 07592890129.

The hotline will be open from 10am-8pm seven days a week.

The food service has been created in conjunction with MyLahore and Islamic Relief where people can access emergency food provision through hot meal food packs.

Bana Gora, CEO of Muslim Women’s Council says “This is an uncertain time, however it is imperative that we be brave enough to stay calm."