In Epping Forest, Whatsapp groups have emerged with people offering to run errands. People are using newly formed takeaway services.
The number of people who have already pledged their support is amazing, but entirely typical of our community spirit and commitment to helping each other.
Labour-run councils in Cardiff, Newport, and Neath Port Talbot see extra funding – while others have cuts imposed.
What is needed is smarter budgeting – that uses evidence on what works to establish quantifiable future savings.
These opportunities and options should start far earlier in children’s lives, enabling a twin-track of skills training.