Covid-19 vaccinations for Carers
Unpaid family Carers are in Group 6 of the vaccination programme, if they haven't already been vaccinated at that point due to age or vulnerability.
Group 6 is for adults aged 16 to 65 who are in an at-risk group - and Carers who receive Carers Allowance or are somebody's main Carer are included in this. You will need to ensure your GP practice knows you are a Carer by registering with them. You should not assume you're registered because the practice knows you care for someone; you need to formally register using the practice's registration form or process.
Worth knowing - if the person you care for has fluctuating capacity, you have the right to ask to be present during the vaccination process.
Support Available During Covid-19
BBC Bitesize
Supporting Academic Work, with teaching and online games. Plus daily lessons beginning on 20th April:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Twinkl
Supporting primary academic work, including craft activities and printables:
Flourish with Jo Morton-Brown
Each video created by Jo Morton Brown, Emotional Health Practioner, will have a professional focus where different topics are discussed such as: our emotions of feeling anxious/stressed/overwhelmed, importance of finding a new routine, self-care, etc. As well as suggesting additional resources/helplines for further support.
Kids cooks with Theo
Supporting your ‘healthy body, healthy mind. Online cook alongs for young people, on a budget and takes the stress out of meal planning.
NSPCC
NSPCC website supporting parents to keep their children safe online.
Other Resources
Shout UK
is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks.
https://www.giveusashout.org or TEXT-85258
Kooth
free online counselling service in Essex
Childline
Call 0800 1111 or talk to a counsellor online at
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/message-from-childline/
Big White Wall
online support for people feeling anxious or stressed.
https://www.bigwhitewall.com/
Samaritans
24hr helpline offering support and someone to listen.
Call 116 123
Action for Happiness
A charity hoping to make the world a happier, kinder place.
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/
Youngminds
Supporting the mental health needs of children and young people.
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
MindHeart
a fantastic resource for young children to explain about the coronavirus.
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