Everyone's experience of Covid-19 and lockdown has been different, but we have one thing in common - we're all going through something and could benefit from a little help.
Below is a list of Covid-19 advice, guidance and resources that are relevant to our mission and our service users. The majority of our links go through to a webpage with specific support for the particular areas listed, rather than homepages.
Video Blogs
Throughout lockdown, we've created a series of videos in which our team discuss Covid-19, relationships and wellbeing. They contain advice and ideas from professionals, honest conversations about difficulties and some may even brighten up your day.
Lockdown & Relationships: Distance, friendships & intimate partnerships
Experiencing Lockdown Differently : Disabilities, diversity & anxiety
Friendships in Lockdown: Communication, commitment & cats
Living Separately in Lockdown: Love, loss & practicalities
Lockdown & Sharing Space: Negotiation, hints & tips
Lockdown with Teenagers: Independence, motivation & schedules
Homeschooling & Parenting: Expectations, time management & support
Impact of Lockdown: Debate, finances & structure
Families Sharing Space: Routine, negotiation & privacy
Caring Responsibilities: Isolation, anxieties & self care
Polyamory & Lockdown: Communication, boundaries & negotiation
Pre-School Children in Lockdown: Parenting, family & advice
Lockdown as an Introvert: Identity, adapting & top tips
General Guidance
NHS:
Symptoms, testing, self-isolating, research & more
UK Gov:
Latest announcements & restrictions
Mind:
Mental health and wellbeing support & advice
Mind
Social care changes & your rights
Relay UK
To help people with hearing and speech difficulties communicate over the phone
Switchboard
LGBTQ+ helpline offering support and information
Mencap
Supporting those with learning disabilities through Covid-19
Scope
Covid-19 specific support for disabled people
Citizens Advice UK
Information and advice on benefits, work, debt, housing, legal rights and more
Carers UK
Advice and support for carers during Covid-19
Age UK
Supporting older people and carers of older people through Covid-19
National Autistic Society
Support and guidance for people with autism, their families and professionals
Cruse
Bereavement support and care for those who have lost someone they love
Mental Health
Our Top Tips Video
A throwback to how our team take care of their mental health
Mind
Anxieties around face masks & coverings
CALM
Crisis support & support for those bereaved by suicide
Samaritans
A free non-judgemental listening service for anyone, 24 hours a day
Domestic Abuse
National domestic violence helpline website - click here
General domestic abuse helplines and resources - click here
Women's Aid
Handbook for survivors of domestic abuse
UK Gov
Advice & guidance on domestic abuse
Make Yourself Heard
How to get urgent support through 999 if you can't speak
UK Gov
Advice & support for if you don't have settled status in the UK
Universal Credit
Job centre and claims for those experiencing domestic abuse
Children & Young People
UK Gov
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people
UK Gov
Education & childcare guidance
NSPCC
Advice on if you're worried about a child affected by abuse
Mind
General support & advice for young people
Mind
Free online CBT tool, including a Covid-19 module
Mind
Support for parents of teenagers
Papyrus
Crisis support for young people who feel suicidal or if you're concerned about a young person
Council for Disabled Children
Support and guidance for parents, young people and professionals
Hope Again
Bereavement support for young people
Housing & Finance
Shelter
Rights, renting, repairs, mortgages & evictions
Turn 2 Us
Financial support through Covid-19
Department for Work & Pensions
Employment and benefits support
Working Families
Legal advice for parents and carers on their rights at work
The Money Advice Service
Free budget planner to help manage finances
Work
For companies: How we can help you support employees during this time
For companies: How to support employees experiencing domestic abuse
For companies: A toolkit for handling employees experiencing domestic abuse
Mind
Support with leaving the house to go to work
Acas
Advice and guidance on your rights if you're being made redundant
