We've grouped this list of resources into three sections:
We'll keep adding new resources to this page: please let us know if you've found something that has helped you or your colleagues: [email protected]
- health and wellbeing resources designed to support all NHS staff
- health and wellbeing resources designed specifically with frontline clinical staff in mind, and
- resources to support everyone: staff, their families and members of the public.
We'll keep adding new resources to this page: please let us know if you've found something that has helped you or your colleagues: [email protected]
You may also be interested in health and wellbeing resources designed specifically with frontline clinical staff in mind.
TRFT support: Browse The Hub for full details of staff support, including: Time to Talk drop in sessions with trained MED-TRIM practitioners; the Employee Assistance Programme (24 hour helpline); quiet spaces and wobble rooms; The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Health & Wellbeing Hub (offering rapid access to evidence-based mental health services and support where needed; Trust Mental Health Champions, yoga and mindfulness sessions; who to contact in the Trust for help and support 24/7. Full details on the intranet or contact [email protected] for further information.
Mental Health Hotline for all NHS staff
Launched by NHS England; staffed by volunteers from charities including the Samaritans Shout & Hospice UK. Read more about support from 'NHS People':
https://people.nhs.uk/help/ https://twitter.com/people_nhs
Phone line open 07:00 to 23:00 every day: 0300 131 7000
Text service available 24/7: text FRONTLINE to 85258
Free access to wellbeing apps for all NHS staff
NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps from now until the end of December (2020) to support their mental health and wellbeing. Access them all from here: https://people.nhs.uk/help/
Support for leaders through COVID-19: 10 evidence-based behaviours for leading through COVID-19
The new NHS Our People website is developing resources to support the psychological website of NHS staff, including the hotline and wellbeing apps listed above and guides on peer to peer, team and personal resilience support More resources are in development.
Launched by NHS England; staffed by volunteers from charities including the Samaritans Shout & Hospice UK. Read more about support from 'NHS People':
https://people.nhs.uk/help/ https://twitter.com/people_nhs
Phone line open 07:00 to 23:00 every day: 0300 131 7000
Text service available 24/7: text FRONTLINE to 85258
Free access to wellbeing apps for all NHS staff
NHS staff have been given free access to a number of wellbeing apps from now until the end of December (2020) to support their mental health and wellbeing. Access them all from here: https://people.nhs.uk/help/
- SilverCloud: programmes for a wide range of common mental health conditions (Depression, Anxiety, Phobia, Panic, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, OCD, Depression & Anxiety, GAD, Money Worries, Bipolar, Perinatal Wellbeing)
- Unmind: a mental health platform that empowers staff to proactively improve their mental wellbeing: designed to help with stress, sleep, coping, connection, fulfilment and nutrition.
- Headspace: a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep. All NHS employees with an nhs.net, nhsemployers.org and nhs.uk email address are eligible to receive full access to the Headspace Plus library, which houses 1,000+ hours of guided meditations across topics such as stress, sleep, commuting, focus, parenting, kids, and much more, as well as eyes-open exercises, workouts and sleep content. See The Hub for details.
- Sleepio and Daylight (developed by Big Health): a clinically-evidenced sleep improvement programme that is fully automated and highly personalised, using cognitive behavioural techniques to help improve poor sleep.
Support for leaders through COVID-19: 10 evidence-based behaviours for leading through COVID-19
The new NHS Our People website is developing resources to support the psychological website of NHS staff, including the hotline and wellbeing apps listed above and guides on peer to peer, team and personal resilience support More resources are in development.
Practitioner Health NHS
COVID-19 resources: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/covid-19-workforce-wellbeing
Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS service for doctors, dentists and all NHS staff (some resources open to all staff during COVID-19) across England with mental illness and addiction problems, who are working or looking to return to clinical practice.
See also the Practitioner Health events page or Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/nhsprachealth?lang=en for support including:
Plus virtual choir; workshops, space to reflect, online yoga and much more:
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/upcoming-events.
COVID-19 resources: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/covid-19-workforce-wellbeing
Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS service for doctors, dentists and all NHS staff (some resources open to all staff during COVID-19) across England with mental illness and addiction problems, who are working or looking to return to clinical practice.
See also the Practitioner Health events page or Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/nhsprachealth?lang=en for support including:
- The Staff Common Room: twice daily opportunity for our NHS people to come together and support each other during this difficult time. The staff common rooms are a safe and supportive environment through which colleagues can continue to stay mentally well. They are open to anyone working in the NHS. 1pm and 4pm: register on the Events page.
- Doctors' Common Room: a positive place to come together, to connect and to establish a safe, containing space in which to think and reflect. People can join the group when they wish and there is no expectation that people will attend every group. It’s designed to be a place people can come to if and when they can. 11am and 6pm: register on the Events page.
- Time to Talk: a confidential safe space to share, to get some help with managing the stresses, issues and anxieties you are experiencing in this current COVID-19 crisis. his space will be run by psychotherapists Denise Hurst Hastings & Fella Orlean-Taub. 9.30 am; register via the Events page.
Plus virtual choir; workshops, space to reflect, online yoga and much more:
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/upcoming-events.
Stay Alive App: NHS and social care staff have free access to the Stay Alive app, which aims to provide help to people with existing mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts, and those struggling in self isolation. It provides information to help colleagues stay safe, including advice for people concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
Listening Ear: 0800 048 5224
A new service for people who live in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw who have been bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
0800 048 5224, Mon-Fri, 10am - 5pm. listening-ear.co.uk/refer
A dedicated bereavement support service has been set up in South Yorkshire to help anyone who has lost a loved one to coronavirus and needs advice or guidance. Listening Ear, which is a national charity, established their South Yorkshire helpline last week on 20 April. It is there for anyone who has sadly lost someone during the coronavirus pandemic. You can refer yourself to the Listening Ear service, but can also be referred by a GP, hospital, funeral directors, or community organisations. Although it’s not a counselling service, it will be delivered by trained counsellors who understand the difficulties and turmoil faced when someone loses a loved one.
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Psychological First Aid Digital Training Module
Public Health England have launched an updated Psychological First Aid (PFA) digital training module, aimed at all frontline and essential workers and volunteers. The course aims to increase awareness and confidence to provide psychosocial support to people affected by COVID-19. |
MindEd eLearning from Health Education England
Coronavirus elearning for the health and care workforce. Covers mindfulness, physical symptoms of stress, grief, PTSD, OCD and more.
Coronavirus elearning for the health and care workforce. Covers mindfulness, physical symptoms of stress, grief, PTSD, OCD and more.
The King's Fund: Leading Through COVID-19 Project
Leading through COVID-19: Resources to provide support to health and care leaders, whether you are working in the NHS, social care, public health or the voluntary and independent sector. Includes articles on: Managing your energy; Space to think; Managing Anxiety; Responding to stress, and more.
Leading through COVID-19: Resources to provide support to health and care leaders, whether you are working in the NHS, social care, public health or the voluntary and independent sector. Includes articles on: Managing your energy; Space to think; Managing Anxiety; Responding to stress, and more.
RotherHive: quality mental health support services collated by Rotherham CCG
Adults in Rotherham can now get access to quick and easy help and advice on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues all in one place: rotherhive.co.uk. RotherHive has been developed by Rotherham CCG to provide a range of verified practical tips and advice, as well as local, national and online services.
Adults in Rotherham can now get access to quick and easy help and advice on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues all in one place: rotherhive.co.uk. RotherHive has been developed by Rotherham CCG to provide a range of verified practical tips and advice, as well as local, national and online services.
Free ebooks for NHS staff
Hachette UK is offering all NHS staff a free e-book to download. Simply enter your NHS email address, choose a book from the selection available, then validate using the link sent to your NHS email address and create an account. Free ebooks are also available from public libraries in the UK. Find your nearest local library for ebook services. The TRFT Library & Knowledge Service has collections of electronic textbooks plus a large collection of print fiction titles: call in to borrow.
Hachette UK is offering all NHS staff a free e-book to download. Simply enter your NHS email address, choose a book from the selection available, then validate using the link sent to your NHS email address and create an account. Free ebooks are also available from public libraries in the UK. Find your nearest local library for ebook services. The TRFT Library & Knowledge Service has collections of electronic textbooks plus a large collection of print fiction titles: call in to borrow.
Support the Workers
Resources from an international group of experts in disaster response, crisis psychology, high pressure decision-making and human performance and health under conditions of extreme stress. Free resources include short briefings on sleep, anxiety, motivation, resilience, moral injury, leadership and more, plus links to high quality psychological and well-being tools from other organisations. Also available: validated scales to monitor psychosocial stress of individuals.
Resources from an international group of experts in disaster response, crisis psychology, high pressure decision-making and human performance and health under conditions of extreme stress. Free resources include short briefings on sleep, anxiety, motivation, resilience, moral injury, leadership and more, plus links to high quality psychological and well-being tools from other organisations. Also available: validated scales to monitor psychosocial stress of individuals.
NHS Wales: COVID-19: Compassion Starts With Me
A selection of open access, supportive, resources and tools. Use the arrow on the side of the page to navigate the playlist, view resources and tools available for download.
A selection of open access, supportive, resources and tools. Use the arrow on the side of the page to navigate the playlist, view resources and tools available for download.
Project ARES: Resources to support front-line workers responding to COVID-19 (University of Liverpool)
Live project bringing together resources to support front-line workers dealing with COVID-19 covering decision-making, sharing experience, stress and resilience & communication.
Live project bringing together resources to support front-line workers dealing with COVID-19 covering decision-making, sharing experience, stress and resilience & communication.
Coping with Stress: Advice for Hospital Staff
Click on 'Coping with Stress' at the top of this page for support and guidance from The COVID Trauma Response Working Group (formed to help coordinate trauma-informed responses to the COVID outbreak, staffed by psychological trauma specialists and wellbeing leads at NHS Trusts).
Click on 'Coping with Stress' at the top of this page for support and guidance from The COVID Trauma Response Working Group (formed to help coordinate trauma-informed responses to the COVID outbreak, staffed by psychological trauma specialists and wellbeing leads at NHS Trusts).
The 'Going Home Checklist'
A poster which can be used to encourage reflection and mindfulness at the end of a working day (not produced specifically for COVID-19). From Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A poster which can be used to encourage reflection and mindfulness at the end of a working day (not produced specifically for COVID-19). From Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You may also be interested in health and wellbeing resources designed to support *everyone* during COVID-19.
See health and wellbeing resources designed to support all NHS staff for details of TRFT Support (including TRIM), the NHS Mental Health Hotline, NHS Practitioner Health and more.
BMA Wellbeing Support Services
Wellbeing support services open to all doctors and medical students (and now also open to all spouses, partners and dependants aged 16-24 of all UK doctors and medical students) confidential and free of charge.
Confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependants, on 0330 123 1245.
Wellbeing support services open to all doctors and medical students (and now also open to all spouses, partners and dependants aged 16-24 of all UK doctors and medical students) confidential and free of charge.
Confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependants, on 0330 123 1245.
BMJ Wellbeing Hub:
Doctors' wellbeing is a key priority for The BMJ. You can find a range of content and resources to support wellbeing at https://www.bmj.com/wellbeing
BMJ Podcasts:
'Continuing our series on wellbeing during the pandemic, in this podcast we speak to Occupational Psychologist Roxane Gervais about how doctors can look after themselves during the covid-19 pandemic. We discuss the importance of reaching out to friends and family during this difficult time, how to deal with the loss of control, as well how to tackle feelings of guilt when you are unable to work clinically.
Doctors' wellbeing is a key priority for The BMJ. You can find a range of content and resources to support wellbeing at https://www.bmj.com/wellbeing
BMJ Podcasts:
'Continuing our series on wellbeing during the pandemic, in this podcast we speak to Occupational Psychologist Roxane Gervais about how doctors can look after themselves during the covid-19 pandemic. We discuss the importance of reaching out to friends and family during this difficult time, how to deal with the loss of control, as well how to tackle feelings of guilt when you are unable to work clinically.
Coping with Compassion Fatigue: information, stories, and tips from the new Student Edition of The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures to help you recognise, prevent, and manage emotional stress.
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The Nightingale Frontline Service
A virtual emotional wellbeing service that allows nurses and midwives a safe space to discuss and work through the challenges of nursing in a pandemic. Remote, small group sessions are offered to senior leaders, Ward Managers/Team Leaders, Newly Registered Nurses/Midwives, Nurses/midwives redeployed or returning to practice, and Nurses/Midwives managing caseloads remotely. Find out more about the Nightingale Frontline service. |
Royal College of Nursing: Covid-19 and your mental wellbeing
Self-care tips from the RCN and details of the RCN Counselling Service
https://www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
Self-care tips from the RCN and details of the RCN Counselling Service
https://www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
COVID-19 - Mental health & wellbeing for healthcare professionals
Self-care tips and resources for all healthcare professionals from the AoMRC
https://www.aomrc.org.uk/covid-19-mentalwellbeing
Self-care tips and resources for all healthcare professionals from the AoMRC
https://www.aomrc.org.uk/covid-19-mentalwellbeing
Intensive Care Society Wellbeing Resource Library
Poster series that aims to improve understanding of psychological wellbeing at work, the impact reduced wellbeing can have and what we can do in response, and includes tips for dealing with extraordinary situations such as COVID-19 and everyday working in critical care.
2021: Psychoeducation Courses: https://www.ics.ac.uk/ICS/Wellbeing_hub/Training_and_Education.aspx
'We have designed a series of psychoeducational courses tailored specifically to ICU staff and their clinical experiences. These are delivered online and facilitated live by trained psychologists. The events will be run for free throughout 2021. ICU staff of all professions can sign up for the modules below.
ICU Aware: This course is about stress awareness for managers. You’ll learn how to recognise stress in staff you manage and respond quickly and effectively. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Share: This course is about recognition of stress in the team and team approaches to supporting each other. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Protect: Here you’ll learn how to manage your stress in ICU. Explore stress awareness and self-care techniques in greater detail in intensive care staff. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Engage: This course is about helping you to prevent burnout and to reconnect with your core purpose at work. It tackles the problems of burnout and disengagement. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Sustain: This course involves closed group across four sessions about managing the psychological impact of working in ICU. It provides group psychoeducation and self-management of repeated exposure to trauma and its impact, to help you make sense of your experiences. These sessions will be run in closed groups of 6 – 10 members.
Sign up: https://www.ics.ac.uk/ICS/Wellbeing_hub/Training_and_Education.aspx
Poster series that aims to improve understanding of psychological wellbeing at work, the impact reduced wellbeing can have and what we can do in response, and includes tips for dealing with extraordinary situations such as COVID-19 and everyday working in critical care.
2021: Psychoeducation Courses: https://www.ics.ac.uk/ICS/Wellbeing_hub/Training_and_Education.aspx
'We have designed a series of psychoeducational courses tailored specifically to ICU staff and their clinical experiences. These are delivered online and facilitated live by trained psychologists. The events will be run for free throughout 2021. ICU staff of all professions can sign up for the modules below.
ICU Aware: This course is about stress awareness for managers. You’ll learn how to recognise stress in staff you manage and respond quickly and effectively. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Share: This course is about recognition of stress in the team and team approaches to supporting each other. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Protect: Here you’ll learn how to manage your stress in ICU. Explore stress awareness and self-care techniques in greater detail in intensive care staff. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Engage: This course is about helping you to prevent burnout and to reconnect with your core purpose at work. It tackles the problems of burnout and disengagement. Up to 30 places will be available for each session.
ICU Sustain: This course involves closed group across four sessions about managing the psychological impact of working in ICU. It provides group psychoeducation and self-management of repeated exposure to trauma and its impact, to help you make sense of your experiences. These sessions will be run in closed groups of 6 – 10 members.
Sign up: https://www.ics.ac.uk/ICS/Wellbeing_hub/Training_and_Education.aspx
The Society of Radiographers
Wellbeing, emotional and mental health support and resources
Includes links to SoR resources such as SoR Tips on Reducing Anxiety Poster and SoR Tips on Managing Stress, as well as links to a range of external resources to support wellbeing and mental health.
Wellbeing, emotional and mental health support and resources
Includes links to SoR resources such as SoR Tips on Reducing Anxiety Poster and SoR Tips on Managing Stress, as well as links to a range of external resources to support wellbeing and mental health.
SuppoRTT for doctors returning to work in the pandemic - 01 Wellbeing
Presented by Dr Caroline Walker (The Joyful Doctor) and Dr Lizy Townshend, Clinical Fellow for Health Education England's Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) program. Discusses the concerns people have about coming back from a break from clinical practice into an unprecedented and uncertain period of clinical work.
Presented by Dr Caroline Walker (The Joyful Doctor) and Dr Lizy Townshend, Clinical Fellow for Health Education England's Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) program. Discusses the concerns people have about coming back from a break from clinical practice into an unprecedented and uncertain period of clinical work.
Top tips for well-being during a pandemic from The Joyful Doctor
Retweeted by NHS England https://twitter.com/NHS_HealthEdEng/status/1245018065273749520
See also Dr Caroline Walker's short video on the mental health impact of COVID19 pandemic on doctors and other health professionals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOrFieUQbyI&feature=youtu.be
Retweeted by NHS England https://twitter.com/NHS_HealthEdEng/status/1245018065273749520
See also Dr Caroline Walker's short video on the mental health impact of COVID19 pandemic on doctors and other health professionals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOrFieUQbyI&feature=youtu.be
You may also be interested in health and wellbeing resources designed to support everyone during COVID-19.
RotherHive: quality mental health support services collated by Rotherham CCG
Adults in Rotherham can now get access to quick and easy help and advice on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues all in one place: rotherhive.co.uk. RotherHive has been developed by Rotherham CCG to provide a range of verified practical tips and advice, as well as local, national and online services.
Adults in Rotherham can now get access to quick and easy help and advice on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues all in one place: rotherhive.co.uk. RotherHive has been developed by Rotherham CCG to provide a range of verified practical tips and advice, as well as local, national and online services.
Coronavirus: top tips to help you to look after your mental health (RDaSH NHS Trust)
It’s understandable to feel stressed, anxious or worried at the moment, so we’ve prepared some top tips to help you to look after your mental health: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/support-and-advice/coronavirus-information/top-tips-to-help-you-to-look-after-your-mental-health. Includes phone numbers for local support services.
BeTheOne Rotherham
Working to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in Rotherham. How to get help for yourself and how to help someone else at risk of suicide. https://www.be-the-one.co.uk
The Samaritans (tel: 116 123; NHS staff: see also the details of the dedicated helpline at the top of this page)
Your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Every Mind Matters (Public Health England)
Look after your mental health, get a mind plan, get help with mental wellbeing during coronavirus (staying at home, loneliness, money worries, sleep, supporting children and more).
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus
The Mental Health Foundation
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Mind
Advice about maintaining wellbeing during social distancing/self-isolation
Listening Ear
A new service for people who live in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw who have been bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
0800 048 5224, Mon-Fri, 10am - 5pm. listening-ear.co.uk/refer.
A dedicated bereavement support service has been set up in South Yorkshire to help anyone who has lost a loved one to coronavirus and needs advice or guidance. Listening Ear, which is a national charity, established their South Yorkshire helpline last week on 20 April. It is there for anyone who has sadly lost someone during the coronavirus pandemic. You can refer yourself to the Listening Ear service, but can also be referred by a GP, hospital, funeral directors, or community organisations. Although it’s not a counselling service, it will be delivered by trained counsellors who understand the difficulties and turmoil faced when someone loses a loved one.
Good Grief Trust: Coronavirus Bereavement Advice
'This is our new page to bring you updates on the crisis and signpost you to the charities, support services and helplines that offer dedicated advice and information': https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-know-info/coronavirus-bereavement-advice
CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably: a leading a movement against suicide)
Ways to stay social while social distancing
'Building your wellbeing and helping you cope' (website)
This website, co-funded by NHS England, has been designed by a group of people who want to help anyone who is struggling with the very challenging situation we are all in, to feel a bit calmer and find new ways to help them cope. If you or someone you know is struggling with this very challenging situation we are all in, please keep reading for ways to feel a bit calmer and ideas to help you cope: https://wellbeingandcoping.net.
FACE COVID
Practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis (YouTube)
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
A guide to coping during the COVID-19 lockdown period: important steps, simple tools and helpful resources
Psych Central
A blog about coronavirus anxiety and ways to cope with fear
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information for adults and young people and adults about dealing with anxiety
Psychology Tools
Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
A guide to normal and excessive worry and practical exercises that anyone can use to manage worry and maintain well-being in these uncertain times.
AgeUK
Advice for older people on staying safe and well at home during social distancing/self-isolation
WHO
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
Relate
Tips for maintaining healthy relationships during social distancing/self-isolation
It’s understandable to feel stressed, anxious or worried at the moment, so we’ve prepared some top tips to help you to look after your mental health: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/support-and-advice/coronavirus-information/top-tips-to-help-you-to-look-after-your-mental-health. Includes phone numbers for local support services.
BeTheOne Rotherham
Working to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in Rotherham. How to get help for yourself and how to help someone else at risk of suicide. https://www.be-the-one.co.uk
The Samaritans (tel: 116 123; NHS staff: see also the details of the dedicated helpline at the top of this page)
Your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Every Mind Matters (Public Health England)
Look after your mental health, get a mind plan, get help with mental wellbeing during coronavirus (staying at home, loneliness, money worries, sleep, supporting children and more).
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus
The Mental Health Foundation
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Mind
Advice about maintaining wellbeing during social distancing/self-isolation
Listening Ear
A new service for people who live in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw who have been bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
0800 048 5224, Mon-Fri, 10am - 5pm. listening-ear.co.uk/refer.
A dedicated bereavement support service has been set up in South Yorkshire to help anyone who has lost a loved one to coronavirus and needs advice or guidance. Listening Ear, which is a national charity, established their South Yorkshire helpline last week on 20 April. It is there for anyone who has sadly lost someone during the coronavirus pandemic. You can refer yourself to the Listening Ear service, but can also be referred by a GP, hospital, funeral directors, or community organisations. Although it’s not a counselling service, it will be delivered by trained counsellors who understand the difficulties and turmoil faced when someone loses a loved one.
Good Grief Trust: Coronavirus Bereavement Advice
'This is our new page to bring you updates on the crisis and signpost you to the charities, support services and helplines that offer dedicated advice and information': https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-know-info/coronavirus-bereavement-advice
CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably: a leading a movement against suicide)
Ways to stay social while social distancing
'Building your wellbeing and helping you cope' (website)
This website, co-funded by NHS England, has been designed by a group of people who want to help anyone who is struggling with the very challenging situation we are all in, to feel a bit calmer and find new ways to help them cope. If you or someone you know is struggling with this very challenging situation we are all in, please keep reading for ways to feel a bit calmer and ideas to help you cope: https://wellbeingandcoping.net.
FACE COVID
Practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis (YouTube)
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
A guide to coping during the COVID-19 lockdown period: important steps, simple tools and helpful resources
Psych Central
A blog about coronavirus anxiety and ways to cope with fear
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information for adults and young people and adults about dealing with anxiety
Psychology Tools
Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
A guide to normal and excessive worry and practical exercises that anyone can use to manage worry and maintain well-being in these uncertain times.
AgeUK
Advice for older people on staying safe and well at home during social distancing/self-isolation
WHO
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
Relate
Tips for maintaining healthy relationships during social distancing/self-isolation
Supporting children & young people:
High quality resources for children on coronavirus, selected by the Library & Knowledge Service at Health Education England
https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/children-and-young-people/
Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Coronavirus resources for children and families
Going Back to School Guide (The Children's Commissioner)
A guide for children to tell them some of the changes they might see when they go back to school as well as providing tips on how to cope if they’re feeling worried or nervous and helpful resources to stay safe. https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/report/going-back-to-school-guide
Every Mind Matters (Public Health England)
Looking after the mental health of children and young people.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health
Free ebook illustrated by Axel Scheffler, from Nosy Crow
Coronavirus: a book for children, by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts Consultant: Professor Graham Medley Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Last year, children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler released a set of special drawings showing how some of their much loved characters were handling the lockdown. They've now published a new collection of illustrations which reveal how some of the characters have been getting on this year. Check them out!
UNICEF: Free fictional book for children aged 6-11 to help families understand and cope with COVID-19
My hero is you: available in a range of languages.
British Psychological Society
Talking to children about coronavirus
ICUSteps (Intensive Care patient support charity)
Information about ICU for children unable to visit relatives:
Having a relative in ICU: information for children and families
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information for adults and young people and adults about dealing with anxiety
Young Minds
Advice for young people who feel anxious about coronavirus
MindEd (Health Education England)
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health for all adults. It has sections for mental health professionals, teachers and parents/carers. 'Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together'.
https://www.minded.org.uk
WHO
Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19
UNICEF:
COVID-19: a guide for parents: what you need to know to keep your loved ones safe
Resources to support home schooling
Library colleagues in NHS Berkshire have collated a list of educational resources to support home-schooling (pdf).
High quality resources for children on coronavirus, selected by the Library & Knowledge Service at Health Education England
https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/children-and-young-people/
Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Coronavirus resources for children and families
Going Back to School Guide (The Children's Commissioner)
A guide for children to tell them some of the changes they might see when they go back to school as well as providing tips on how to cope if they’re feeling worried or nervous and helpful resources to stay safe. https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/report/going-back-to-school-guide
Every Mind Matters (Public Health England)
Looking after the mental health of children and young people.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health
Free ebook illustrated by Axel Scheffler, from Nosy Crow
Coronavirus: a book for children, by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts Consultant: Professor Graham Medley Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Last year, children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler released a set of special drawings showing how some of their much loved characters were handling the lockdown. They've now published a new collection of illustrations which reveal how some of the characters have been getting on this year. Check them out!
UNICEF: Free fictional book for children aged 6-11 to help families understand and cope with COVID-19
My hero is you: available in a range of languages.
British Psychological Society
Talking to children about coronavirus
ICUSteps (Intensive Care patient support charity)
Information about ICU for children unable to visit relatives:
Having a relative in ICU: information for children and families
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information for adults and young people and adults about dealing with anxiety
Young Minds
Advice for young people who feel anxious about coronavirus
MindEd (Health Education England)
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health for all adults. It has sections for mental health professionals, teachers and parents/carers. 'Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together'.
https://www.minded.org.uk
WHO
Helping children cope with stress during COVID-19
UNICEF:
COVID-19: a guide for parents: what you need to know to keep your loved ones safe
Resources to support home schooling
Library colleagues in NHS Berkshire have collated a list of educational resources to support home-schooling (pdf).
Resources for older people:
High quality resources for older people selected by the Library & Knowledge Service at Health Education England
Information and advice for older people, supporting people with dementia, physical activity for older people, scams targetting older people, and more: https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/older-people/
MindEd (Health Education England)
MindEd is a free educational resource on mental health for all adults. 'Are you concerned about the mental health of an older family member, parent or grandparent? Or are you concerned about your own mental health as you get older? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to take care of yourself, and your family. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and older people, working together. https://www.minded.org.uk
Oomph Wellness: weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s
Now that the UK is on lockdown due to the global Covid-19 outbreak, wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure that we remain stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be difficult to know where to start with exercising at home, so we have developed some simple and easy-to-follow weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s.
AgeUK
Advice for older people on staying safe and well at home during social distancing/self-isolation
High quality resources for older people selected by the Library & Knowledge Service at Health Education England
Information and advice for older people, supporting people with dementia, physical activity for older people, scams targetting older people, and more: https://library.nhs.uk/coronavirus-resources/older-people/
MindEd (Health Education England)
MindEd is a free educational resource on mental health for all adults. 'Are you concerned about the mental health of an older family member, parent or grandparent? Or are you concerned about your own mental health as you get older? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to take care of yourself, and your family. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and older people, working together. https://www.minded.org.uk
Oomph Wellness: weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s
Now that the UK is on lockdown due to the global Covid-19 outbreak, wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure that we remain stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be difficult to know where to start with exercising at home, so we have developed some simple and easy-to-follow weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s.
AgeUK
Advice for older people on staying safe and well at home during social distancing/self-isolation
Physical activity:
NHS Gym-Free Workouts
Put the fun back into fitness with these equipment-free workouts for all levels. These illustrated guides are designed to help make your workouts effective and easy to follow.
PE with Joe
Daily PE sessions with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Oomph Wellness: weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s
Now that the UK is on lockdown due to the global Covid-19 outbreak, wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure that we remain stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be difficult to know where to start with exercising at home, so we have developed some simple and easy-to-follow weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s.
NHS Gym-Free Workouts
Put the fun back into fitness with these equipment-free workouts for all levels. These illustrated guides are designed to help make your workouts effective and easy to follow.
PE with Joe
Daily PE sessions with Joe Wicks (The Body Coach): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Oomph Wellness: weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s
Now that the UK is on lockdown due to the global Covid-19 outbreak, wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure that we remain stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be difficult to know where to start with exercising at home, so we have developed some simple and easy-to-follow weekly exercise programmes for the over 60s.
Working from home:
SleepOT: international network for occupational therapists interested in sleep
Working from home and your sleep
You might have recently had to start working from home during the covid-19 pandemic, here are some ideas to help protect your sleep routine and your sleep environment:
SleepOT: international network for occupational therapists interested in sleep
Working from home and your sleep
You might have recently had to start working from home during the covid-19 pandemic, here are some ideas to help protect your sleep routine and your sleep environment: