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It is understandable to feel worried at this time.
The changing patterns of working and living are very stressful. Staying at home for a prolonged period can be difficult, frustrating and lonely for some people. It is important to take care of your mind as well as your body and to get support if needed.

Try to manage how you follow the outbreak in the media. If you can, avoid reading, or posting, speculation.

The most up-to-date and reliable sources of information are from the
NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ and GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Fortunately, there are some simple things we can all do to help ourselves and others stay healthy and well.

If you find yourself trying to cope with extended periods of anxiety or stress then speak to your doctor. GPs are offering telephone consultations – check with your GP surgery

You may find the below useful to manage your wellbeing during these extraordinary times:

STAY WELLEXERCISELEARN A NEW HOBBY/SKILLREACH OUTLAUGHMEDITATEGET SUPPORT IF YOU NEED IT

For tips on how to STAY WELL when self-isolating at home, visit the MIND website
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and- your-wellbeing/

Stay active! Short on time? Here are some handy 10-minute exercises
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/10-minute-workouts/

Use the time to LEARN A NEW HOBBY/SKILL do something enjoyable.
Lots of resources on internet to learn to play guitar, knit, code what ever takes your fancy.

There are still lots of ways to keep in touch: pick up the phone, log onto WhatsApp/Skype,
and connect with others. Remember, it’s always good to talk.

It reduces stress. Share a joke, watch a comedy.
Streaming with laughter: the 50 best standup comedy shows: CLICK HERE
Saturday Night Live Shows at the STAND: CLICK HERE

Take some time to clear your head. Why not try some Headspace mindfulness meditations?
It is FREE for NHS staff until December 2020. https://work.headspace.com/nhs-clinical/member-enroll

The Every Mind Matters website https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
has all the information you need, from advice to support helplines

INFORMATION ON MENTAL WELLBEING

FUTURE LEARN – provides youth mental health courses to explore and understand the mental health issues that affect young people.
CLICK HERE

ZERO SUICIDE ALLIANCE – an online suicide prevention training which only takes 20 mins:
CLICK HERE

NHS PEOPLE – this link has useful well being links to help us look after ourselves.
CLICK HERE

MENTAL HEALTH ORG Here’s a great site that provides useful tips and advice on looking after our wellbeing.
CLICK HERE

MIND-ED for families is supported and funded by HEE and has advice and information from trusted experts to help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to support your family, and how to take care of yourself.
CLICK HERE

RETHINK website has a special blog.
CLICK HERE

NHS PRACTITIONER HEALTH website has some information in relation to wellbeing.
CLICK HERE

Log into GOOD THINKING. Tools and resources to self-assess and help your management of some key mental health challenges: anxiety, sleep, low mood and stress. 
CLICK HERE

The NHS website offers short video’s on managing sleep difficulties and negative thinking.
CLICK HERE

Tips for Disaster Responders: preventing and managing stress from SAMSHA.
CLICK HERE

INTENSIVE CARE SOCIETY  has a range of PDF posters for managing staff well-being during Covid-19 crisis.
CLICK HERE

Managing fatigue from NHS EMPLOYERS.
CLICK HERE

An emotional and psychological survival guide from RED WHALE.
CLICK HERE

DOWN DOG YOGA Apps Free for NHS Staff Until July 1st.
CLICK HERE

SILVERCLOUD – Free Wellbeing Support for NHS Staff and Their Families.
CLICK HERE

UNMIND is a workplace mental health platform. We empower organisations and employees to measurably improve their mental wellbeing. Access to Unmind is free for NHS Staff during the COVID-19 Outbreak.
CLICK HERE

ONLINE CLASSES/SESSIONS/TOOLS/APPS

ADULT SOCIAL CARE Covid-19 Practice Support Programme of sessions and resources complement and provide opportunities to engage with the subjects outlined in the framework, and reflect on practice and experiences.
CLICK HERE

MOREYOGA would like to thank the NHS for their incredible work and to support them by giving them free online yoga, pilates, fitness and meditation classes.
CLICK HERE

OXFORD MINDFULNESS CENTRE – Free mindfulness classes for the public.
CLICK HERE

CHATTER PACK. A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources!
CLICK HERE

NCL CCG COVID-19 HR update: Health and Wellbeing.
CLICK HERE

NHS APPS has a list of up to date apps, search under ‘mental health’ to bring up relaxation, anxiety and low mood apps.
CLICK HERE

MIND Website has relaxation exercises.
CLICK HERE

CALM provides many free resources on this page.
CLICK HERE

HEADSPACE APP can also be downloaded for free.
CLICK HERE

NHS x FiiT (Fitness Training App) Free for 3 Months for NHS Staff.
CLICK HERE

ONLINE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE IN RELATION TO COVID-19

E-LEARNING FOR HEALTH – New learning path on Covid-19 for the health and social care workforce
CLICK HERE

RCGP published CPD resources for Covid-19.
CLICK HERE

HELPLINE AND CRISIS SUPPORT

ANXIETY UK provides general advice plus a helpline.
CLICK HERE

ICOPE Local (Camden and Islington) crisis support details.
CLICK HERE

FOR CARERS OF CHILDREN

MIND HEART: For those who have contact with young children there is a good workbook that is designed to help them understand what is happening.
CLICK HERE

WHO leaflet, helping children manage stress during Covid 19 outbreak.
CLICK HERE

EMERGING MINDS has a website with many links to resources suitable to use with children of all ages.
CLICK HERE

ANNA FREUD CENTRE  has a webpage with sections for young people and carers, advice and links to other websites.
CLICK HERE

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