Covid-19 Support Room
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
Well-being while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
For useful information and support, please read our GPs Supporting Patients document.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep please read our GPs Supporting Patients document. yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Looking after yourself during the COVID-19 outbreak
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
- Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
- Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
- Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
COVID Vaccinations
Latest Guidance
A reminder that the latest guidance can be found at:
- GOV.UK – the latest updates on shielding guidance from Public Health England, as well as information on the Government support offer for those on the Shielded Patients List (SPL).
- NHS.UK – patient-facing information on health services and medical conditions.
- NHS Digital – detailed information about the SPL and the method that has been used for identifying people who may be clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.
- NHS Volunteer Responders – the NHS is also providing further support to those at highest clinical risk via the GoodSam App and NHS Volunteer Responders. People who are shielding can request support from the NHS Volunteer Responders by calling 0808 196 3646 between 8am and 8pm. This service will not replace any local voluntary referral schemes already established but will complement these.
- Guidance note for patients requesting exemption letters
Advice for Vulnerable Patients
- Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
- How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
- Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
- Pregnancy advice
- Shielded Patients
- Guidance on protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19