Restrictions may be changing, but the Covid-19 pandemic means many people are facing changing financial challenges and still spending more time indoors. We have pulled together some useful information on staying safe, staying healthy and supporting each other.
Looking after yourself:
- Mental Wellbeing – Now more than ever, every mind matters. The COVID-19 pandemic means that life is changing for all of us for a while and it’s important to take care of your mind as well as your body. You can get expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbieng: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
- Supporting those with mental health needs, leaning disabilities and autism during lockdown
- Quit for COVID: Today is the Day – www.stopsmokingsunderland.nhs.uk or call 0800 169 9913 for local support. Visit www.todayistheday.co.uk to find out more about smoking and COVID-19.
- How does your weekly drinking add up? Don’t let drink creep up on you: call the National Alcohol Helpline on 0300 123 1110 or visit www.reducemyrisk.tv for tips to help you cut back.
- Seeing your GP: During lockdown, all GP practices in Sunderland have been able to continue to see patients through online and telephone consultations.
Click below to download the leaflet with a wealth of information: