Key National Links
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Official Government website: provides comprehensive guidance and support on a wide range of related issues, including
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health and wellbeing
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work and financial support
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education and childcare
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NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19): This site sets out the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus
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NHS 111 online: this is the initial site to go to if you think you might have coronavirus symptoms
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Every Mind Matters: This site offers some really good advice about maintaining your mental well-being while staying at home. It also offers help and support if you are struggling with your mental health. You can also:
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click here for urgent support
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contact the Samaritans via the website or call for free on 116 123
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text SHOUT to 85258 or visit Shout Crisis
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visit the MIND website
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: a confidential way of seeking support - leave a message and someone will get back to you within 24 hours or you can ring 08082 2000 27
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In an emergency ring 999. If you are unable to talk dial 999 and then press 55. Other relevant sites include
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NSPCC : Provides a lot of advice about caring for children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic and how to get support. Also if you are worried about a child, ring 0808 800 5000
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Childine: a confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 who need help and support. Telephone helpline is 0800 1111
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Carers UK : Offers information about the support available to carers and those looked after by carers
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NHS Change4Life: easy ways to get kids eating well and moving more - lots of recipes for kids and all the family - you can also download the free app to get 160 quick, easy and tasty recipes. Also great ideas for keeping the kids entertained.
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Federation for Small Businesses : this site offers specific advice and guidance of small businesses and the self employed
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COVID-19 Mutual Aid: a voluntary group that provides details of local community support groups across the UK and offers broad advice for community groups