You might be worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include having to stay at home and avoid other people. This might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing.
The information below is to help you cope by providing you with ideas to look after your wellbeing and signpost you to websites you can trust for more detailed information.
Trusted Sources of Information
Legal Advice (for example: employment, discrimination, EU Settled Status)
Benefits, Debt and Housing Advice
- Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau tel: 03444 111 444
- North Bristol Advice tel: 0117 951 5751
- St Paul’s Advice Centre tel: 0117 955 2981
- South Bristol Advice Services tel: 0117 985 1122
- Money Advice West tel: 0800 138 3422
- Shelter tel: 0344 515 1430
- WHAM (Warmer Homes, Advice & Money) tel: 0800 082 2234 – offering advice on energy, money, benefits and carrying out home repairs and some grants to help with paying for energy
Domestic Abuse Support
Mental Health
- Mind – Coronavirus and your wellbeing
- Rethink Mental Illness – Managing your mental health during coronavirus
- No Panic – Coping with anxiety during the outbreak
- The Samaritans tel: 116 123 (freephone)
- The Silverline (for older people) 0800 470 80 90
- The Bristol Sanctuary – telephone support for those aged 16+ in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are struggling right now with the day to day impact of COVID-19. Phone 0117 954 2952 or 07709 295 661 after 4pm or download their support leaflet (pdf)
- Nilaari’s phone support sessions tel: 0117 962 5742 emotional therapeutic support via phone. Our therapists will listen and support you to talk about how you are feeling and what’s going on in your life. Priority will be given to people from a BAME community who are over 55 or who have recently lost a loved one.
- Spark & Co – BAME mental health resources
Public Health
Loneliness & Anxiety
- Anxiety UK – Coronanxiety Support & Resources
- OCD UK – OCD & Coronavirus
Older & Vulnerable People
- Age UK Bristol – Coronavirus Advice Advice line: 0800 169 65 65
- Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service Access Point: 0117 904 5151
- Dementia Connect Support Line: 0333 150 3456
- Scope Disability Support/Advice: 0808 800 3333
- Diabetes UK Support Line: 0345 123 2399
- British Heart Foundation Support Line: 0300 330 3311
Carers
- Rethink Mental Illness – Carers of those with a mental illness
- Carers UK – General information for carers
Alcohol Support
- NHS – alcohol support
Grief and Bereavement
- Cruse Bereavement Care tel: 0808 808 1677
- The Bridge Foundation tel: 0117 942 4510
- Winston’s Wish for children and young people tel: 0808 802 0021
- The Support Hub for Older People contains information about bereavement support offered by Oasis Talk in this partnership – tel: 0117 929 7537
- Download What Is Grief (pdf) – a document containing information about local services and support, produced by Community Access Support Services
LGBT+ People and their Families
- Information and support for LGBT communities and their allies. Contact Stonewall’s Information Service FREEPHONE 0800 050 2020. Lines are open 9:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday or email info@stonewall.org.uk
Supporting Victims
- SARI – Stand Against Racism and Inequality tel: 0800 171 2272
- Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Service
Be Active
Physical activity and relaxation techniques can be valuable tools to help you remain calm and continue to protect your health during this time.
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Take Notice
A mindful approach and taking pleasure in the small things can help during stressful times.
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Keep Learning
Help beat the lockdown blues by keeping your mind busy and learning new skills.
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Give
Whether it’s providing practical help or emotional support, there are lots of ways you can volunteer to help.
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