Self-Care Limit your social media time. Being constantly connected to a news feed in the time of a pandemic can be exhausting, try to distance yourself from your devices at certain times of the day. Focus on you creative pursuits, set yourself aims and revisit old pastimes or find...
Advice for those with eating disorders during the Coronavirus pandemic
People with eating disorders don’t necessarily have lower immunity but, per Government guidance, it’s a good idea to try to avoid unnecessary social interaction. Despite the prevalence of Coronavirus right now, other health issues are not less important. If you are needing extra support in this time contact the...
Advice on supporting your children during Coronavirus pandemic
Be calm and proactive, inform your children that it is possible they might contract the virus but they should not fear. Explain to them how they are generally less likely to have a severe case of Coronavirus but that they are all members of a wider community and a...
Keeping healthy while indoors in the time of Coronavirus
With isolation need not come loneliness, be sure to keep up contact with those you care about through social media, phone or email. Look into learning something new through an online medium or teaching something you have to offer, consider an exchange format. Remember that the crisis is bringing...
Who you should contact over your benefits and services
Below is a list of contact numbers for anyone making a claim or seeking advice on their Benefits and Services from the DWP: Making a claim 0800 055 6688Now Let’s Talk Money 0800 012 1656Close your JSA Claim 0800 169 0310 Enquiries Benefit Enquiries 0800 169 0310 Social Fund 0800...
Domestic abuse advice in the time of Coronavirus
If you or somebody you know is a victim of domestic abuse contact Athena, a Lewisham based support charity who give confidential advice. This includes one to one, non-judgemental support. A specialist independent gender-based violence advocacy team to support clients at risk of serious harm. There is also a...
Sexual health advice in the time of Coronavirus
SEXUAL HEALTH AND COVID-19 – YOUNG PEOPLE & VULNERABLE ADULTS For any high risk young people or vulnerable adults that need to be seen in Reproductive and Sexual Health please note that we are NOT accepting walk in patients. Please phone 0203 049 3500 or 0203 049 3516. The...
Looking after your wellbeing in the time of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on our lifestyles in the last few weeks and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. With self-isolation becoming increasingly more commonplace, the mental health charity Mind have detailed some information on how to look after your well being. Staying at...