How we can help you

We are working across the Lisburn and Castlereagh community to get you the right information and the support you need at this time. Joining with our community partners, business, churches, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies we will use these pages to offer practical help to individuals and families to signpost you to available services across the city.

Local support

Read our Frequently Asked Questions on Community Service support.

Contact us on email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 

Regional support

A freephone helpline to help those in vulnerable groups to access information, advice and guidance in relation to COVID-19 is open 9.00am to 5.00pm, seven days a week.

Tel: 0808 802 0020 or
text: ACTION to 81025 or
email: covid19@adviceni.net
 

Your enquiry is important to us and it is our aim to get back to you within 24 hours but please bear with us if it is a little longer as we are experiencing a high volume of enquiries. Please do not use this form for bin collection enquiries. Go to https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/resident/bins-recycling for further information.

Community Advice Lisburn Castlereagh

For advice on benefit entitlement please contact Community Advice Lisburn Castlereagh (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm). Their fully qualified advisors can advise on benefits, employment, debt, furlough, consumer advice, housing issues etc.

Tel: 028 9266 2251 or email: calc@calcni.com or via Facebook
 

Community Signposting

Government and Public Safety Advice

So you can keep updated on the latest public safety information and government advice we have compiled some useful resources.

Information for Non-UK Nationals

Here you can find information such as travel advice and language resources.

Health and Wellbeing

Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing has never been so important. Our Museum, Arts and Leisure staff have some great ideas and initiatives to help you.

Funding Opportunities

All the latest funding opportunities and resources for local community groups can be found here.

Volunteering and Recruitment

Here you can find out how to volunteer or apply for health and social care jobs.

Find your Elected Member

Our Elected Members are here for you too. You can contact individual elected members who represent your area and they will be happy to assist.
Don’t forget to check out the latest information about our council facilities and details on how to contact the council.

Information on shopping and delivery services across the council area.