Support during the pandemic (COVID)

Government guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health during the coronavirus

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

‘Many ways to share a hug’ – Social Story

https://www.childhood.org.au/app/uploads/2020/04/hug_HR.pdf

Ten tips for talking to your child

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/#ten-tips-from-our-parents-helpline

How to tell children and young people that someone is seriously ill

https://www.winstonswish.org/telling-children-young-people-serious-illness

 

A lovely, printable 14 day mindfulness activity challenge

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-home-challenge.pdf

A coronavirus story

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-story-for-children-1.pdf

Dr Chris and Dr Xand are here to tell you why the coronavirus might not be as scary as it sounds.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51342366

Action for Happiness – Coping Calendar

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars

Telephone Helplines

Samaritans – Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans can help- they offer emotional support and a listening ear 25 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a freephone number that can even be called from a mobile that has no credit. Your call will not appear on the phone bill.

Childline – Call 0800 1111 (24 hours)

Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.

NSPCC Helpline – Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Winston’s Wish – Call 08088 020021

https://www.winstonswish.org

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