Keeping Safe & Healthy

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is so important whilst staying at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Now, more than ever, we should ensure that we keep safe and healthy during these uncertain times.  Find Government and Public Health Agency advice relating to COVID-19 below as well as tips on things you can do to help your mental and physical wellbeing and cope with how you may feel while staying at home.

 

 

Looking after our Mental Wellbeing

 

• Check out Mind Matters for tips and advice to support your Mental wellbeing while staying at home 

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• Visit the Minding Your Head virtual wellbeing hub which promotes positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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• Listen to our podcast on dealing with fear at this difficult time

 

• Practice some mindfulness, this one only takes 5 minutes  Got a little more time, why not try this 

 

 

Government & NHS Advice

 

• Up to date Government Advice including Sign Language Versions  on COVID 19 

 

• Public Health Agency Advice on what you need to know 

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• Easy read Corona Virus advice from Public Health Agency 

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E-Safety staying safe online

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• Don’t share personal information or images with people you don’t know

• Don’t accept friend requests with someone you don’t know – not everyone online may be who they say they are

• Set privacy settings on all devices so that only people you know can view your account

• Be aware of COVID related scams such as phishing emails 

• If someone has made you feel uncomfortable or you have had disturbing interaction online, tell police or a trusted adult. You can ring the police on 101 or for help and advice ring Childline on 0800 1111 or Lifeline on 0808 808 800

 

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Keeping you safe 

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