Coronavirus Updates

 

Some links and information that may be useful, taken from Government website or Nationally recognised Groups and Organisations.

Government booklets and links Looking after your feelings and body
Coronavirus (Covid-19) How to help safely April 2020
   up to date advice link to Government website

 Other    Organisations

  MIND - for better mental health  This link contains some useful general information for everyone - not just those who may be feeling anxious or worried.

    NHS website  Find advice on any health issues you may have at this time
 

Wiltshire Council 

 

   website Link  

 

    Community Volunteers

    Community Pack  

 

Launch of mental health hotline for children and young people

 

A children and young people’s mental health helpline has been launched in Wiltshire, BaNES, and Swindon by the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust which runs children’s mental health services in the region.  

 

Anyone concerned about a child or young person’s mental health (or the child or young person themselves) can phone the helpline and speak to mental health experts who will provide advice, guidance and support over the telephone.

 

The helpline will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be contacted as follows:

9am-5pm – weekdays 01865 903777

5pm-9am – weekdays and weekends 01865 901000

 

Helpful resources to support children and young people experiencing worries about coronavirus are also available on the following websites

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/

 https://www.onyourmind.org.uk/

 

Launch of mental health hotline for adults

 

A mental health helpline for adults in Wiltshire, BaNES and Swindon has also been set-up by the Avon and Wiltshire Partnership.  The number is

0300 3031320 and more information can be found here: http://www.awp.nhs.uk/advice-support/24-hour-support/.