The BCPF will be setting up a structure for residents, either elderly or immuno-compromised, to be monitored for their well-being.

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It will require them joining a WhatsApp group relevant to their sector and checking in daily on the group.
Should they not check in, a volunteer will first call to ascertain their well-being and, if necessary, follow up with a visit.

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If you know someone elderly or immuno-compromised who would benefit from this BCPF initiative, please send their name, address and sector as a contact card to either:

• Tyrone Clark, BCPF Station Commander: 060 755 4913
• Alison Grobbelaar, BCPF public relations officer: 082 565 6018
• Gavin Henry, BCPF chairman: 083 675 3676

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