Covid-19 Advice and Support

How to book your Covid-19 Vaccination

 
 
 
 
 

Covid-19 Vaccination Advice

Information on the approved vaccinations can be found here:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/ 

 

Vaccine eligibility for Primary doses (including a third dose) and boosters can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/who-can-get-the-vaccine/ 

 

Information on children aged 12-15 needing vaccinations can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine-for-children-aged-12-to-15/ 

 

Side effects of the Covid-19 vaccinations can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/safety-and-side-effects/ 

Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status

Long Covid Support

Are you suffering from the lasting effects of COVID-19?

Find support at:

 

  • Mary Hutson-Social Prescriber 01354 695888

 

If self management is not working and you are still feeling symptomatic then contact us on 01354 695888 from 8.30am any weekday to book a telephone consultation with a GP to discuss further options.

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Blood clotting

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/985296/PHE_12015_COVID-19_vaccination_and_blood_clotting_leaflet_v2.pdf

Support for Children and Young People

There are a wide range of services available to help support the emotional and mental wellbeing of our Children and Young People along with resources such as pictures, books and videos to support parents in explaining Covid-19 and the changes it has made to our lives.

We particuarly like Nurse Dotty Books; https://nursedottybooks.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1.pdf 

YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus. https://youngminds.org.uk

Information for safeguarding children, families and vulnerable adults

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

The PDF below contains links to many more free suport services.

 

Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Support for Adults

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a huge impact on all of our lives, and therefore caused many stresses and anxieties. It is OK to feel like this, and there are many rescources and services out there offering support. We have tried to gather these together and many of which can be found below:

Websites

MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/

https://www.keep-your-head.com/adults

SafeLives: Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID. http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domesticabuse-and-covid-19 

IRISi interventions: irisi.org/iris/find-your-local-iris-site/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/ mindfulness/mindfulness-exercises-tips/

 

e-learning

https://elearning.10minutecbt.co.uk/courses/emotional-wellbeing-during-covid-19

Free online CBT course: https://llttf.com/

Self referral

CPFT Psychological Wellbing Service 0300 300 0055 or  refer online at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/services/pws/psychological-wellbeing-service.htm

Podcasts:

https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/

https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-sessions-podcasts

 

Urgent Support

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis then please call NHS 111 and select option 2

 

MH