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Supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing
Supporting people with their mental health has never been more important, as many struggle to deal with the Covid-19 lockdown.
26 August 2020
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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
12 August 2020
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During the local Leicester lockdown, take extra care to protect yourself and others from coronavirus
Although a localised lockdown is in place for Leicester and some of its outlying areas for at least two weeks, the tougher restrictions do not apply in Rutland.
2 July 2020
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Maternity support during COVID-19
Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.
1 June 2020
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New resources for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
If you have a learning disability or are autistic, or care for someone is, you can complete a ‘Grab and Go guide’ ready to give information to doctors and nurses if you need to go to hospital because of Covid-19 in the future.
20 May 2020
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Looking after yourself during quarantine - Young Healthwatch News
Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) are common, a lot of people are worried about staying at home and avoiding seeing people outside their household.
6 May 2020
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Cancer and coronavirus
If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.
4 May 2020
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Help the NHS to help you get the treatment you need
If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you.
30 April 2020
Mental health and COVID-19
Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody, especially for those with existing mental health conditions. It can be a struggle for anyone to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life.
27 April 2020
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Bereavement care and support following the death of someone who was important to you
The processes that follow the death of a loved one may be different during the coronavirus pandemic, so you can find here some links to advice that will help to guide you through the process and what you need to do, after the death.
20 April 2020
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Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms.
15 April 2020
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Planning care at the end of life
With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19.
9 April 2020