Well-being while staying at home

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Get urgent support now.

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

Exemption from Wearing a Face Covering

The Government website clearly states that the public should not be asked to provide written evidence of their exemption from wearing a face covering, and has now included templates for badges and cards that the public can download.

Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign.

This is a personal choice and is not necessary in law.

Those who have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this. Written evidence includes exemption cards.

This guidance can be found at:

• www.gov.uk/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
• www.gov.uk/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions

• Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
• Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
• Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
• Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
• Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease

Local Covid-19 Information

• Please view our page for more information on local Covid-19 updates and Support
• Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
• Staying alert and safe (social distancing)
• Support and advice during Covid-19
• Lets Stop the Spread
• Suffolk and North East Essex COVID-19 Vaccination Service – Location of Walk-in Clinics

Coronavirus Vaccine Studies

The new sign up to be contacted for coronavirus vaccine studies service has now been officially launched and is available for everyone – patients, public and staff – to join.

It has been developed in partnership between the NIHR and NHS Digital, and has now been formally rolled out to everyone in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales through the NHS website.

Recovering from Covid-19

For people who are still coming to terms with the impact the virus has had on your physical and mental wellbeing, visit Your COVID Recovery website which will help you to understand what has happened to you, and what you might expect as part of your recovery process.

Advice for Vulnerable Patients

• Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
• How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
• Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
• Pregnancy advice

Covid Vaccine

• NHS.UK: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination
• NHS.UK: Chief midwife urges pregnant women to get NHS COVID jab
• Vaccinations in Pregnancy NHS England PDF

Booster Vaccinations

• You Don’t Need To Wait Until You’re Invited
• COVID Spring Booster