Advice & Resources

The following websites provide the most up-to-date, accurate information regarding Coronavirus, and some resources that might be useful for people at this time. 

Local Advice 

• Leeds City Council: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus
  • Help for people and communities: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus/people-and-communities 
  • Advice for shielding residents: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus/advice-for-shielded-residents 
  • Leeds coronavirus hotline – 0113 378 1877: Anyone unable to leave their home because of coronavirus, and worried because they don’t have family or friends who can help
• Voluntary Action  Leeds: https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/information-and-guidance.html

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
• Mindwell Leeds: https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/myself/coronavirus-mental-health-information-hub
• Public Health England: COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing 

Health Advice

• NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• Gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• Shielding advice: The latest Government advice on shielding can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19 
• Face coverings: information on what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely used and stored: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

Coronavirus and Older People

• NHS – find out how to protect yourself or check if you need medical help: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
• Age UK: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus-guidance/coronavirus/
• Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/coronavirus/about-coronavirus#content-start
• Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer
• Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/coronavirus/cancer-and-coronavirus#advice
• Parkinson’s UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/news/understanding-coronavirus-and-parkinsons

Grief and Bereavement

• Covid-19 – useful bereavement links and resources (Leeds Bereavement Forum): Includes questions, guidance and updates about funerals: http://lbforum.org.uk/news-and-events/covid-19-useful-bereavement-links-and-resources/
• West Yorkshire & Harrogate Grief and Loss Support Service: for anyone suffering any form of grief and loss, or those worried about losing someone, whether this relates to a family member, friend or member of their community: https://griefandlosswyh.co.uk/
• Coronavirus: dealing with bereavement and grief (Cruse Bereavement Care): https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus-bereavement-and-grief
• Before Their Time (Dying Matters): https://www.dyingmatters.org/page/their-time

Other Resources

• Health Innovation Network: A guide to online resources for those providing care for people with dementia: https://forumcentral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Maintaining-Activities-for-Older-Adults-during-COVID19.pdf
• Time to Shine
  • Shine Magazine: produced fortnightly, a publication sharing the stories of older people in Leeds: https://timetoshineleeds.org/projects/shine-magazine
  • What’s happening in Leeds for older people during lockdown: https://timetoshineleeds.org/friendly-communities/coronavirus-and-older-people-in-leeds/whats-happening-in-leeds-for-older-people-during-the-lockdown
• Public Health England: Covid-19 Resource Centre: https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/