Health and Care
NHS launches Health at Home campaign
COVID-19 means that we all need to stay at home as much as possible in order to help save lives. If you need an NHS service, you should try to do it online from home first if you can – unless there’s a serious or […]
NHS Highlight Importance of Dignity and Compassion
NHS England have issued a letter highlighting the importance of dignity and compassion when caring for patients in the light of Covid-19. The letter particularly references ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) orders, which it says should only ever be made on an individual basis, […]
Public Heath England Guidance
Public Health England have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus guidance, which is being regularly updated. This page contains advice for people from various groups, including vulnerable people, young people and children, people who suffer from mental health issues, etc. To visit their website, and to […]
Sharing Coronavirus Symptoms to Help Others
A new Coronavirus Status Checker that will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the COVID-19 outbreak has been launched by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock. People with potential coronavirus symptoms are now being asked to complete the status […]
Supporting Mental Health in Communities During Covid-19
The Association of Mental Health Providers have launched a new briefing with the Centre for Mental Health and NHS Confed Mental Health Network on supporting mental health in communities during Covid-19 and bringing the VCSE and statutory services together. The global coronavirus outbreak is putting […]
Guidance from the Association of Mental Health Providers
The Association of Mental Health Providers has created a resources page on their website with key guidance and relevant information, including a page on managing your mental health and financial support during this pandemic. To view their webpage, please click here. If you’d like to […]
Supporting your mental health while working from home
Many of us are working from home at the moment due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mental Health First Aid have released new practical guidance and advice on supporting your mental health while working from home. Tips include maintaining routine, setting up your workspace, getting moving, […]
New government advice to support mental health
The Department of Health and Social Care have published new information that people struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope. Parents and carers will also benefit from tailored advice […]
COVID-19 Information from The Race Equality Foundation
The Race Equality Foundation have created a blog with information and resources in regards to COVID-19. Topics include: What we know about COVID19 and the risk factors relating to it How do these risk factors affect black and minority ethnic people and communities The wider determinants […]
Volunteers, your NHS needs YOU!
The NHS is “rallying the troops” for the war on coronavirus, with volunteers being called up to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home. Could you be one of them? We know that, as members of faith communities, you will all have been […]