Covid-19 Support Room
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. The Derbyshire Mental Health Support line is open from 09:00 to midnight for anyone who is feeling anxious and struggling with their mental health. Call 0300 790 0596
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Data for Pandemic Planning and Research (COVID-19)
Transparency notice for GPES data for pandemic planning and research.
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
- Type 1 Diabetes – What to do when you are ill
- Type 2 Diabetes – What to do when you are ill
Concerned for your safety?
Joined Up Care Derbyshire
- Want the latest on Coronavirus in Derbyshire? Find all the latest health service information at www.joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk
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
- New mental health campaign to support children and young people
NHS Volunteers Scheme
NHSE have announced that the scheme will soon be open for self-referrals – in the meantime, shielded patients can ask volunteers for short-term help by calling 0808 196 3646 between 08:00-20:00.