Useful resources for support
Here are some useful resources to support you during the COVID-19 outbreak
NHS
The NHS across the UK has several helpful websites with a range of useful information and links including guidance re staying at home; what to do if you suspect you have coronavirus; advice on managing coughs, colds and fever; links to other online resources to assist with questions re employment rights, mental health and wellbeing and a link to a standard letter for your employer if you have to self-isolate.
It also has a comprehensive directory of health and wellbeing services across Scotland.
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
- https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
Government website about coronavirus and claiming benefits
https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Consumer rights website with updated information
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-help-and-support/
Reading Well
Reading Well helps people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using helpful reading. There is also a link to a ‘Mood-Busting’ book list: is a national promotion of uplifting titles, including novels, poetry and non-fiction. The books are all recommended by readers and reading groups.
An International Student's Guide to UK University (COVID-19)
The guide covers a lot of useful information including the following:
- A summary of the education sector’s response to COVID-19 and the impact it’s had on students - such as their mental health, which 83% of young people said has declined since the outbreak.
- How admission requirements and visa extensions are being handled according to the latest guidelines from Ofqual and the Home Office.
- What changes can be expected in the future - such as 97% of universities aiming to provide in-person learning once lockdown restrictions are lifted.
- A FAQ section, which addresses some of the most common concerns that international students might have.
https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/complete-guide-for-international-students/#covid
Headspace
Headspace offers some free mediations as part of their “Weathering the Storm” collection during the COVID-19 outbreak.
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19