Useful COVID-19 Support Links
We understand the impacts that coronavirus (COVID-19) can have on mental health and well-being. To help you, we have provided some links here that we have found useful. We hope they help you too.
Do you have any questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Not sure how it will affect you? Find out more by visiting YoungScot below
Barnado's have created specific COVID-19 support for young people. Are you worried about how it might affect you? Visit their website below
Coronavirus advice for young people
Mind are a charity who understand mental health and well-being. If you're stuggling and would like to open up, they can help.
If you're a victim of bullying, you're not alone. There is support available for you. Young Minds have a dedicated page for bulying support. They provide good advice for different cases of bullying and give details of people available to contact. Find out more on their website
Are you going to be going to university in the next year or two? UCAS has all the latest updates you need about COVID-19 and how this will affect the application process.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest updates
Are you interested in volunteering, either during the pandemic or in future? Volunteer Edinburgh has lots of information on how to get involved.
For all the latest news and updates, make sure to visit the Newsround website. It has all the latest information on COVID-19.
Newsround
The ability to soothe ourselves at times of distress helps us stay well. Project soothe has been set up by The University of Edinburgh to understand what images oothe people when they're stressed. To find out more about the project, visit the link below:
Mind are a mental health charity that now have a dedicated webpage for COVID-19. For their advice, visit the link below:
Coronavirus and your well-being
The Samaritans are providing COVID-19 specific mental health support. If you're worried about your mental health during the pandemic, visit their support page: Support during coronavirus
NHS and Public Health England have partnered up to create Every Mind Matters. Their page provides useful information about maintaining your mental health at home and addressing your COVID-19 concerns:
Every Mind Matters: Look after your mental health
In addition, the NHS also have a mental health and well-being page, which has audio guides on well-being. It also allows you to complete mood self-assessments:
NHS Inform have their own advice for Scottish citizens:
NHS Inform: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
NHS Inform also offer a free helpline for general advice unrelated to coronavirus symptoms. Call 0800 028 2816 to speak to one of their advisers.
The NHS has recently launched a mental health hotline to help advise and support healthcare staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. To use this hotline, healthcare staff can phone 0300 131 7000 or text FRONTLINE to 85258. Opening hours are between 7am and 11pm.
It helps to talk to someone when our thoughts and feelings overwhelm us. The Breathing Space helpline is open 24 hours at weekends and 6pm - 2am on weekdays. It's available for anyone in Scotland over 16. All calls are confidential 0800 83 85 87. Learn more about Breathing Space below:
The ability to soothe ourselves at times of distress helps us stay well. Project soothe has been set up by The University of Edinburgh to understand what images oothe people when they're stressed. To find out more about the project, visit the link below:
The World Health Organisation have some great posters and images that you can share or use to help with mental health:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
They've also made some fantastic animated videos that might help:Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: videos
Do you need guidance on supporting your son or daughter's mental health suring COVID-19? The government provides some useful advice in the link below
COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and well-being
We understand that some people may be suffering from domestic abuse. If you are a victim or are concerned for a loved one, the Citizens Advise Bureau have a useful list of charities you can approach. Please be advised the government has said that it's ok to visit these charities during lockdown.
Domestic violence and abuse - organisations which give information and advice
SocialBite is usually the main home for supporting the homeless. Due to the recent pandemic, they have turned their attention to producing 3,000 food packs for the vulnerable everyday.
Feeding Scotland's most vulnerable people
Fareshare have also joined the fight to help vulnerable people gain access to food. Read more about what they are doing to support them in the link below.
Help us get food to vulnerable people
A helpline has been opened to provide advice to Scots who are at high risk from coronavirus and do not have a support network at home. The service is aimed at people who are older, disabled, are pregnant, or who received a flu jab for health reasons. To use the service, call 0800 111 4000, between 09.00 and 17.00, to use the service.
Citizens Advice for Scotland provide links about working rights, school closures, financial help and more:
Coronavirus - what it means for you
If you need any work-related support or advice during the COVID-19 pandemic, be sure to visit the below UK government website for advice:
Citizens Advice for Scotland provide links about working rights, school closures, financial help and more:
Coronavirus - what it means for you
ParentClub has useful advice on how to manage, now that your children are no longer attending school. To see their advice click the link below:
For advice on transport restrictions, click the link below:
Are you currently pregnant? For up to date guidance and advice, we suggest you visit the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website:
Citizens Advice for Scotland provide links about working rights, school closures, financial help and more:
Coronavirus - what it means for you
If you are concerned about your finances during this period, Money Saving Expert has some useful information: