COVID-19: Staying Well

This page contains advice for families on staying healthy during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.

All of our lives have changed, and this is likely to cause increased pressure, stress and worry.

You may be working in a critical capacity (or working or studying from home), caring for younger or older relatives, trying to keep the house clean & hygienic, keeping in touch with friends and family, staying abreast of the news, taking daily exercise... not forgetting washing your hands!

No matter how hard this feels right now - we will get through it together. You are not alone.

If you're struggling, there's plenty of help on this page. Reach out to someone you trust - or contact a professional listening/advice service.

Stay safe and stay well.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Government guidance on what YOU need to do

The UK Government and its public health and education departments are sharing the most up=to=date information and advice via their web pages and social media accounts:

UK Government

UK Government website

UK Government on Facebook

UK Government on Twitter

Public Health England

Public Health England website

Public Health England on Facebook

Public Health England on Twitter

Department for Education

Department for Education website

Department for Education on Facebook

Department for Education on Twitter

Support with studying at home

Advice for students and parents on how to study effectively at home:

https://www.tuptonhall.org.uk/wellbeing/help-and-advice/studying-at-home

COVID-19 Info for older children and teenagers

This is a really good, simple factsheet to help explain to older children and teenagers the importance of staying at home:

DOWNLOAD: Why do I have to stay at home? (PDF)

Coping with Coronavirus: A guide for young people

Tips on how to cope with Coronavirus from the Mental Health Foundation

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/coping-coronavirus-guide-young-people

Help and Advice for Parents

Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce your stress and help calm likely anxieties.

These resources will help you think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect your family - both physically and emotionally - and what you can do to help your family cope.

PARENT GUIDE: Helping your family cope with Coronavirus

DOWNLOAD: Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease (PDF)

PARENT GUIDE: Talking to children about Coronavirus

DOWNLOAD: Guide to talking to children about Coronavirus (PDF)

Advice for Parents from the Mental Health Foundation

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/parenting-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Tips from the World Health Organisation (WHO)

These tips from the World Health Organisation aim to help parents interact constructively during this time of confinement.

They cover topics such as planning one-on-one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress, and talking about COVID-19.

Click on each image to download the guides as PDFs.

1. One-on-One Time

2. Keeping It Positive

3. Structure Up

4. Bad Behaviour

5. Keep Calm Manage Stress

6. Talking about COVID-19

Helplines, apps & websites: For anyone needing support (including crisis support)

There’s a lot of information about Coronavirus in the news. Find out what it is, and what to do if you’re worried: www.childline.org.uk/coronavirus

DOWNLOAD: Who to contact if you need help NOW (PDF)

DOWNLOAD: Support lines, apps & websites for parents (PDF)

Derbyshire County Council: Register for help if you're isolated & vulnerable

REGISTER FOR HELP HERE

One of the Council's partner organisations can help if you have no friends or family to call on and:

you are self-isolating because you or a member of your household is at risk
you are struggling to meet your basic needs because of financial, social or health restrictions
you are pregnant
you have underlying health conditions
you are aged 70 or over.

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