Information
Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19
World Health Organisation guidelines for coronavirus (including specific guidance for older people)
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf
Age UK specific information on coronavirus – including guides for shopping, connecting digitally, and funeral arrangement
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus
Age International general information on coronavirus for older people
https://www.ageinternational.org.uk/news-features/news/2020/coronavirus2/information-about-coronavirus-covid-19
Information on coronavirus for those with hearing loss
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/coronavirus-response
Article about the impact of isolation on older people
https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/beyond-self-isolation-what-does-coronavirus-mean-those-later-life
Collection of links to supporting your wellbeing, tips for staying at home (including a supply checklist), and information on financial, benefits and housing support
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention tips for precautions around COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html
Information on coronavirus for those with hearing loss
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/coronavirus-response
Information for those supporting someone with dementia
https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/coronavirus-covid-19
BBC article on how to support older relatives during the pandemic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51855011
Community Support
Volunteer group providing resources and connecting people to their nearest local groups and voluntary support.
https://covidmutualaid.org
Scottish council for voluntary organisations directory for access to community-based services e.g. Transportation, grocery delivery, emotional support
https://coronavirus.scvo.org
Mental Health Resources
Living with worry amidst global uncertainty
https://www.psychologytools.com/assets/covid-19/guide_to_living_with_worry_and_anxiety_amidst_global_uncertainty_en-us.pdf
FACE-COVID document on managing psychological response to COVID-19
https://e-tmf.org/app/uploads/2020/03/FACE-COVID-How-to-respond-effectively-to-the-Corona-crisis-by-Russ-Harris.pdf
FACE-COVID video on managing psychological response to COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_gXW9bo3uQ
NHS Mind Matters – 10 tips if you’re worried about coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
A collection of self-help guides for managing mental health during the pandemic
http://copingwithcoronavirus.co.uk/self-help-guides.html
Managing Loneliness
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/loneliness-in-older-people
Silverline
Phone: 0800 470 80 90 (free to call, open 24/7, 365 days per year) or visit https://www.thesilverline.org.uk
OCD and Corona Virus Survival tips
https://www.ocduk.org/ocd-and-coronavirus-survival-tips
Information on compassionate wellbeing in the face of world change
https://www.compassionatewellbeing.com/compassion-safe-relating-and-world-change.html
