COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...

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.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Get urgent support now.

Suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) – Important Information To Keep You Safe At Home Leaflet

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

Recent Practice Bulletins

• Ramadan and Coronavirus Guidance
• Diabetes and Coronavirus
• General Advice for Patients and Parents
• Coronavirus Updates
• Appointments during Coronavirus
• Covid Booster Vaccine FAQs

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

• Government Support to Individuals
• VCS Lead – Food and Essential Supplies
• Food and Local Delivery Services
• Ready Meal Delivery
• Advice and Information
• Children and Young People’s Activities
• Physical Health
• Scams and Fraud
• Counselling Services
• Support from Neighbours and Community Members
• Useful Resources

Supporting Recovery

• NHS.UK: Supporting your recovery after COVID-19 – Your COVID Recovery helps you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.
• Supporting Recovery – support for those who have been discharged from the hospital following treatment of coronavirus
• Post Covid-19 physiotherapy advice and exercise programme – As you recover from COVID-19, the information in this leaflet about breathing techniques, general mobility and strengthening exercises will help to improve your day-to-day function.

Information for Patients and Families

• Advice For Parents During Coronavirus – Information and document guides on when to call for an ambulance, when to call your GP or 111, and when you can feel able to manage yourself.

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
• Supporting Recovery – support for those who have been discharged from the hospital following treatment of coronavirus
• Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook written by the Wellness Society
• Parent Guide During COVID-19

Apply for a Coronavirus Test

• Apply for a coronavirus test