Help Information
Sources of Information and help
OFFICIAL ADVICE FROM THE GOVERMENT
Government Response https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Mental health Guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE NHS
(Each item listed has a link to the relevant NHS advice)
Advice for people at high risk
For Information on financial options and support visit
https://www.
EXPLAINING COVID 19 TO CHILDREN
As some children will be going back to work, they may be more anxious and have more questions about the Corona virus, hopefully the information below will help
VIDEO FROM ADER HEY
Alder Hey have produced a short video to help children understand Coronavirus
ADVICE FROM VARIOUS ORGANISATIONS
For advice from the NHS visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/talking-to-children-about-feelings/
For advice from the NSPCC visit
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/
For advice from the BBC's tiny happy people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/how-to-talk-child-about-coronavirus/zntjjhv
For advice from Mental health.org.uk visit
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/talking-to-children
For advice from Youngminds visit
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
#YouAreNotAlone
At home shouldn’t mean at risk, but sadly for many people the lockdown has meant that they are trapped in isolation with their abuser under a pressurised situation.
Over the weekend, the government launched its #YouAreNotAlone domestic abuse campaign to reassure victims of domestic abuse that there is still help for them during the Covid crisis.
If you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse. (Gov.uk, Covid19 and domestic abuse) the COVID-19 household isolation does not apply
Domestic abuse is a serious crime. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.
KEY POINTS
- If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police - the police will continue to respond to emergency calls.
- If you call 999 from a mobile and cannot speak, press 55 to Make Yourself Heard (link embedded to scheme) and this will transfer your call to the police. Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and does not allow police to track your location.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 or www.
nationaldomesticviolencehelpli ne.org.uk
SOURCES OF HELP
- Childline – 0800 1111
- Refuge – 0808 2000 247 (National Domestic Abuse Helpline)
- Women’s Aid
- Men’s Advice line - 0808 801 0327 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
- The Mankind Initiative - 01823 334244 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
- National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline - 0800 999 5428
- Respect Phoneline offers confidential advice and support to help domestic violence perpetrators stop being violent and abusive to their partners or ex-partners. 0808 802 4040
(With Thanks to the Archdiocescan safeguarding officer Alex for providing us with the above information)
A FREE BOOK TO HELP CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE PANDEMIC
SOUTH LIVERPOOL LINKING LIVES
SLLL have closed their weekly over 60’s group at Mossley Hill Church, but are continuing to offer friendship and support to anyone over 65 who is isolated through their befriending service.
This will now be operating as a telephone befriending service (rather than face to face). People can get in touch to make referrals on their own or someone else's behalf at or on 07858570301.
CORONAVIRUS HOTLINES
Liverpool City Council have set up two Holtlines in response to the CoronaVirus Crisis (manned 8am to 6pm)
The volunteer hotline is 0151 233 3068.
Volunteers are needed to help deliver medication to those in self-isolation, or check in with neighbours, and to help the foodbanks across the city
The support hotline is 0151 233 3066.
This has been established for anyone to call who feels they need support with a range of basic tasks because they don’t have a support network – friends and family – in place.
People can also sign up online via Liverpool City Council’s website: www.liverpool.gov.uk/coronavirus
Uptodate infromation will also be available via new socialmedia feeds at www.facebook.com/covidliverpool and www.twitter.com/covidliverpool
THE HERBERT PROTOCOL
The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person can fill in.
It is particularly useful for people caring for someone living with dementia.
Keeping a completed form reduces the worry of trying to remember the information when someone goes missing.
To learn more about the Herbert Protocol, and to download a form to fill in visit
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/notices/af/herbert-protocol/
MENTAL HEALTH - SOURCES OF HELP
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
“The Hub of Hope is the world’s first of its kind mental health database bringing grassroots and national mental health services together in one place for the first time ever.
Using the location of web browser or mobile devices, the cloud-based web application allows anyone, anywhere to find the nearest source of support for any mental health issue, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and suicidal thoughts, as well as providing a ‘talk now’ button connecting users directly to the Samaritans.
It is currently the biggest and most comprehensive resource of its kind, with more than 1,200 validated support networks already registered on the web app and this number increasing each day. I
t has been endorsed by the Samaritans and 25 other national mental health support organisations and trusts. It already has a proven record of providing support to thousands as a vital stopgap for those on the five to six month NHS waiting list for mental health referrals.”
The Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at
The Silver Line is a free confidential telephone helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people in the United Kingdom, available 24 hours a day.
Students against depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.
Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won't show up on your phone bill.
NSPCC
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ 0808 800 5000
Kind to your mind
Developed for Merseyside and Cheshire, with access to online therapy courses developed by medical professionals. https://kindtoyourmind.org/
The following resources may be useful for those living with dementia and their carers. Some of the advice is applicable to all carers (whoever they are caring for)
BBC MUSIC MEMORIES:
A very useful resource for people living with dementia can be found at: https://musicmemories.bbcrewind.co.uk/
ARE YOU A CARER?
The Senior Caregivers Alliance have suggested the following website which carers may find useful: https://blog.taxact.com/tax-deductions-and-tips-for-seniors-and-their-families/
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
A number of organisation have created a page on Corona Virus - which provides some advice for those caring with those living with dementia
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19
Helplines
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY'S DEMENTIA CONNECT SUPPORT LINE: 0333 150 3456
DEMENTIA UK: 0800 888 6678
CARERS UK: 0808 808 7777
SAMARITANS 116 123
THE SILVERLINEUK 116 123
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL COVID SUPPORT HELPLINE 0151 233 3066.
