Whilst the country continues to tackle the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, we have drawn together a series of resources to help you keep up to date, know what support is available and understand how you can help.
Our Information & Signposting Team remains here to support you with all health and social care enquiries in Essex. For support, please call 0300 500 1895; leave a message and we’ll reply as soon as possible. Alternatively, text 07712 395 398 or email [email protected]. A full directory of services in Essex is available here, although many will be subject to restrictions as a result of Coronavirus.
National Updates & Information
- Latest government information on Coronavirus – click here
- Government Coronavirus WhatsApp Information Service – click here
- NHS information on Coronavirus – click here
- Latest news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – click here
- News about educational settings and The Department of Education helpline – click here
- Government advice for people with animals – click here
Local Health Information
- Mid and South Essex Hospitals Coronavirus advice – click here
- Mid and South Essex Hospitals information for pregnant women – click here
- Update on outpatient appointments at Basildon Hospital – click here
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, outpatients advice – click here
Local Council Information
- Essex County Council updates on Coronavirus – click here
- Colchester support for communities – click here
- Epping Forest Coronavirus support – click here
- Maldon Council – latest updates and support – click here
- Uttlesford Council Coronavirus updates – click here
Accessible Resources
- The latest information on Coronavirus provided in British Sign Language – click here
Information for Parents & Carers
- A fact sheet on Coronavirus for children is available here and a short animation here
- Latest information from the government relating to young people’s mental health & wellbeing – click here
Support
- Information about bereavement & grief – click here
- Food and medicine supplies for those without support in Essex – click here
- Get Coronavirus support as an extremely clinically vulnerable person – click here
- Find information about Coronavirus and your mental health here
- Advice for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic – click here
Information for Health Professionals & Organisations
- Public Health England’s guidance about Coronavirus for health professionals and organisations – click here
- Government guidelines on Infection and Prevention Control can be found here
- A film about Personal Protective Equipment for hospital clinical staff – click here
- A film about Personal Protective Equipment in health and social care settings – click here
- Latest information for those working in social care environments – click here
- Local psychological support for people working in health and social care in Essex – click here
- A Facebook support group set up to connect care workers in North East Essex can be found here
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