Self Help UK’s Services Updates and Advice (COVID-19)
Covid-19 support and information
Self Help UK are focused on continuing to support the most vulnerable members of our community.
We understand the long-term implications and impact COVID-19 has had on our communities. Self Help UK know the importance of keeping connections going. Coronavirus continues to pose challenges for our mental health and wellbeing. We have created this page to help you to access support.
Mutual Support:
Self Help UK have created a platform for people to share their experiences of surviving Coronavirus. This COVID-19 Survivors Group is bringing people together to talk about the longer term effects on their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Having the backing of a mutual support group can help you to feel less alone and more understood. Mutual support groups continue to operate. If you would like to join a Self Help UK supported group visit our directory https://www.selfhelp.org.uk/directory
Self-Care:
Self-care is something we need to teach ourselves and is all about creating new habits. Being empowered to take control of our own health and wellbeing can be one of the most effective forms of self-care:
- Ten Tips For Self-Care from Self Help UK
- Tips on Protecting your mental health from the BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799 - Dealing with your anxiety from Anxiety UK
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/coronanxiety-support-resources/ - Advice from MIND about managing your mental health at this challenging time
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ - Dealing with insomnia, here is a link to a guide that may help you to manage it:
https://howtosleep.co.uk/guides/the-complete-guide-to-insomnia
Staying connected:
Video or communicating online through whats app and zoom is a good way to keep in touch with family, friends, colleagues and group members.
Outreach & Developments Tips for Staying Connected
Click here for instructions on how to use WhatsApp
Click here for instructions on how to use Zoom
The BBC website for a clear explanation of how to make a video call on WhatsApp:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51968122