Covid-19 Resources

Covid-19 / Coronavirus Resources

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), a number of services have had to make changes to how they provide support to people. If you are currently accessing support from a service they will be in touch or please contact them for up to date information about their services.

The First Response Service supports people experiencing a mental health crisis so if you need urgent support please call 111 and choose option 2. The First Response Service provides 24-hour access, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to mental health care, advice, support and treatment.

You may also find the following resources useful for information and advice on how you can look after yourself and those around you...

General advice and information:

Mencap - Easy Read guide to Coronavirus: https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf
Amaze - information pack for parents https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the-coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/
Mental Health Foundation - https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus

Managing mental health and wellbeing:

Young Minds - Looking after your mental health while self-isolating - https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/
BACP guidance around managing anxiety - https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2020/28-february-coronavirus-anxiety-how-to-cope-if-you-re-feeling-anxious-about-the-outbreak/

Anna Freud links - Supporting schools & colleges: A guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption There are also three videos, one for school staff, one for parents and one for children and young people which may be useful.
Emerging Minds - Reading list of resources for supporting children and young people with their mental health, from other reliable resources and grouped by age and need - https://emergingminds.org.uk/recommended-resources-supporting-children-and-young-people-with-worries-and-anxiety-links/
Mental Health Foundation - https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus

Talking to children about Coronavirus and supporting their wellbeing:

BPS guidance on talking to children - https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/talking-children-about-coronavirus
Place2Be – Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing: https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
Anna Freud links - Supporting schools & colleges: A guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption There are also three videos, one for school staff, one for parents and one for children and young people which may be useful.
Liverpool CAMHS resource on supporting children during social distancing - https://wakelet.com/wake/564d7bc8-4bc9-462f-a9e1-2deb03150c3
Young Minds - Talking to your child about Coronavirus and 10 tips from their Parents Helpline to support family wellbeing: https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
Covibook – an interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under, designed to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic: https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Amaze - information pack for parents https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the-coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/
Emerging Minds – Advice for those supporting children and young people around COVID-19 - https://emergingminds.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf
Emerging Minds - Top tips for supporting children and young people with worries around COVID-19 (all based on the current evidence base) - https://emergingminds.org.uk/supporting-children-and-young-people-with-worries-and-anxiety-coronavirus/
Emerging Minds - Reading list of resources for supporting children and young people with their mental health, from other reliable resources and grouped by age and need - https://emergingminds.org.uk/recommended-resources-supporting-children-and-young-people-with-worries-and-anxiety-links/

Guidance for Carers:

Carers UK - Guidance for carers: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19

Advice around coronavirus and education:

Public Health England have produced an easy read version of their Advice on the coronavirus for places of education. You can download it here: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-03/V4%20Coronavirus%20advice%20for%20schools%20poster%20020302%20EDU15.0.4%20%282%29.pdf
National Autistic Society – guidance and helpline for parents, young people and staff: https://www.autism.org.uk/services/nas-schools/vanguard/news/2020/march/coronavirus-(covid-19)-advice.aspx
Amaze - information pack for parents https://amazesussex.org.uk/faqs-about-the-coronavirus-for-parent-carers-of-children-with-send-brighton-hove/