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Instructions on how to wear and make a cloth face covering from Public Health England

Short film from the World Health Organization about how to wear a fabric mask safely.

Short film from Worcestershire County Council; Worcestershire’s Public Health Consultant, Rachael Leslie demonstrates  how to put on, take off and wash face coverings safely.

Instructions on how to wear and make a cloth face covering from Public Health England

Child-friendly film by the NHS showing how to wash your hands properly.

From Monday 14th September 2020, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is asking outpatients and visitors to wear a  fluid-resistant surgical face mask when visiting hospitals.

Short film showing how to wash your hands properly to protect yourself and others from coronavirus (adults).

NHS site to help you understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery after Coronavirus.

Government guidance for everyone who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable from Covid-19.

Government information on how you can get informal childcare for anyone under 14 from friends and family you do not live with.

Government information on how you can safely expand the group of people you have close contact with during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do – Gov.uk guidance.

Gov.uk coronavirus guidance and support

Government roadmap out of lockdown, published 22nd February 2021. Includes large print version; also summaries in languages other than English and Easy-Read.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s interim statement, published 26th February 2021.

Independent report by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, 30th December 2020 (replaces report of 2nd December).

How the UK government is planning to deploy the vaccines.

Stay at home guidance for households with possible Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.

Government information on social distancing.

Government national plan for winter (from December 2nd).

Public Health England’s latest  information about variants detected in the UK.

Public Health England information about the new variant which transmits more easily 20th December 2020.

Announcement that vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter.

Helpful resources for good mental health from the Blurt Foundation

MIND’s information to help you cope.

MIND’s information resources, information, tips and useful contacts.

Mental health app designed for 10 to 18 year olds; free to download during the Coronavirus crisis.

ParentZone’s mental health app – a virtual friend that encourages 8 – 11 year olds to share how they’re feeling with an adult and advice for parents.

Tips, advice and where to get support for your child’s mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Three parents share how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting their child’s mental health – and what they’ve been doing to support them.

Information and resources from the Mental Health Foundation.

The Mental Health Foundation’s information for parents. In this time of international uncertainty, parents’ and babies’ mental health may be affected more than ever before.

Guidance produced with the Mental Health Foundation Young Leaders.  

Information about loneliness during coronavirus from the Mental Health Foundation.

MIND’s information and advice on how to talk to your teen about coronavirus, how to support their wellbeing, and where to get help.

Family Lives’ guide for parents

NHS information about pregnancy during coronavirus.

Information about pregnancy during coronavirus by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (updated regularly).

Dr Christine Ekechi of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists gives information on coronavirus for pregnant women from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background.

Best Beginning’s online Group Support to new and expectant mums, dads and other non-birth parents until the end of March 2021.

Government information on how you can get informal childcare for anyone under 14 from friends and family you do not live with.

Advice from the Lullaby Trust for anyone who is pregnant or has a young child.

The Mental Health Foundation’s information for parents. In this time of international uncertainty, parents’ and babies’ mental health may be affected more than ever before.

Information from Best Beginnings. Includes a list of charities and helplines offering remote support to pregnant families and new parents. 

Government information on how you can safely expand the group of people you have close contact with during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Guidance produced with the Mental Health Foundation Young Leaders.  

Worcestershire County Council’s information hub for young people.

BBC Bitesize secondary parents’ survival guide – with Dr Sheila Redfern

Tips on how to cope after staying home for many weeks.

Tim Sigsworth of the Albert Kennedy Trust tells The Mix about the biggest issues facing LGBTQIA+ young people at the moment.

Information and guidance from the Office for Students.

Simon Lebus, Interim Chief Regulator of Ofqual, responds to the Prime Minister’s announcement of 4th January.

SEND specific information in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Disability Information and Support Service has suggestions for activities to manage anxieties.

The Worcestershire Speech and Language Service’s collection of accessible information resources. More is added every week

Carers UK’s information about coronavirus for unpaid carers.

The National Autistic Society’s tips to help during this time of uncertainty.

The National Autistic Society guidance and information about coronavirus

The National Autistic Society series of useful resources that autistic people of all ages and their families can use during this time of changes.

Support materials about coronavirus from the Autism Education Trust

A visual story explaining how going back might be different – Ambitious about Autism 

Worcestershire Children First’s guide for parents/carers of children in school; what to do if a member of the household has coronavirus symptoms or has had a positive test.

Worcestershire Children First’s guide for parents/carers of young people at college; what to do if a member of the household has coronavirus symptoms or has had a positive test.

Short film by Worcestershire County Council as children and young people prepare to go into schools and colleges.

Government guidance for parents and family carers of children and young people at educational settings, from nurseries to colleges

Guidance on the use of face coverings for years 7 and above in England.

Government guidance for parents and family carers coverimg changes to after-school clubs, holiday clubs, tuition, community activities and other out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Some tips to help support your child as they start or return to secondary school 

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Getting back to school may signal the start of a new year, the legacy of the previous two terms cannot be overlooked. Child Bereavement UK has information about supporting pupils.

Government guidance for organisations or individuals who provide community activities, tuition, holiday clubs or after-school clubs for children (up to age 18), as well as their staff and volunteers.

An open letter from Gavin Williamson, published 23rd February. 2021,

Government guidance about what schools need to do..

Public Health England article.

Government guidance about transport for children to travel to school safely.  

The Young Minds Parents’ Helpline experts share their tips for supporting a child in the transition back to school life.

Childline’s tips about going back to school

Tips by Dr Jess Richardson for supporting a child in returning  to school (Nip in the Bud)

Government guidance on actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak  

Information on the return of students for the spring term.

Details of a Public Health England study conducted in December 2020.