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The community hub that has proven a lifeline for the vulnerable throughout the pandemic
direct to your inboxA community hub has proven a lifeline to the vulnerable throughout the pandemic – including those who have only been told to shield in the last few weeks.Following the government’s change to its shielding lists this month, 1.7m more people were asked to self isolate for their own protection.A coordinator at one of Trafford’s local community hubs, which have been providing support for vulnerable people since the start of the pandemic, said there’s been an up-tick in people looking for support in recent weeks as a result.Gaynor Mullin, a former yoga instructor, started as a volunteer at the Sale hub when the pandemic first hit.She then became a full time staff member last November and said her team has been fielding calls
