Covid-19 Signposting

Below are some helpful links which can be used to answer any questions you may have at this time or to get specific and up-to-date information on the Covid-19 outbreak.

Please also use these links to find ways of looking after your well-being and to help others if you are able.

National guidance and support

NHS choices

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

UK Government response

https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

NHS 111 online

https://111.nhs.uk/service/COVID-19/

Wellbeing, anxiety and mental health

Mind wellbeing guide

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

Bristol Mental Health useful links

http://www.bristolmentalhealth.org/useful-links/

Free online therapy

https://www.thehelphub.co.uk/

Vita Health Group

https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/bristol-north-somerset-south-gloucestershire/covid-19resources/

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/advice-support/24-hour-support/

How to volunteer

Can do Bristol

www.candobristol.co.uk

Do IT

https://doit.life/coronaresponse 

Get local Support

Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK (Includes list of local Facebook groups)

https://covidmutualaid.org/

Bristol Coronavirus Hotline  - 0800 694 0184 

https://news.bristol.gov.uk/news/we-are-bristol-coronavirus-hotline-goes-live

National Food Service

The National Food Service are delivering frozen cooked meals for free, anywhere in Bristol. If you or someone you know needs access to food, you can call the helpline, leave a message, and a volunteer will get back to you between 10am–6pm Monday–Friday. Food Package Helpline: 0117 325 0450.​

Condition/situation specific

 Asthma UK

https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/

COPD

https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/coronavirus/people-living-with-lung-condition

Diabetes

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus

Cancer (Macmillan)

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/physical-help/cancer-and-coronavirus

Pregnancy

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

Elderly

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/coronavirus/