Health and Care

Carers UK have released new research, ‘Caring Behind Closed Doors: the forgotten families of the coronavirus outbreak’, looking at the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the lives of unpaid carers in the UK. You can read the report here. The findings, based on the […]

Mind, Samaritans, Shout, Hospice UK and The Royal Foundation yesterday launched Our Frontline, a combination of 1-2-1 support and online resources for NHS workers, carers, the Blue Light emergency services and key workers who are putting their mental health under pressure, while many of us […]

People self isolating with suspected coronavirus symptoms will get regular check-ins from a new NHS 111 online messaging service launched on 28 March. Once individuals have been through the online assessment, daily texts will be sent to those who have registered their Covid-19 symptoms and left […]

Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the government has announced. NHSX is working with technology firms to help some of society’s most at-risk and isolated people access vital emotional support and […]

The Association of Mental Health Providers has launched their new briefing paper on the impact of COVID-19 on the VCSE mental health provider sector. COVID-19 and the VCSE Mental Health Sector is a live briefing document based on the experiences of their members and outlines […]

NHS England have recently updated their guidance for visitors. Overall, visiting is suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. The only exceptional circumstances, where one visitor who is an immediate family member or carer will be permitted to visit, are listed below: The patient […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]