Resources

Testing of residents and staff, in combination with effective infection control measures, supports prevention and control of Covid-19 in care homes. [ COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\Testing residents and staff.pptx – missing resource ] Further resources Home testing: fact sheet : [ COVID-19\DHSC Coronavirus National Testing Programme.pdf – missing resource ] Easy guide: How can you […]

PPE and escalating your supply issues How to access additional support to order PPE supplies [ COVID-19\Care Home Resource Pack\PPE & escalating supply issues.pptx – missing resource ] Personal Protective Equipment Strategy Admission and Care of Patients in a Care Home during COVID-19 Donning and doffing Different types of PPE are worn depending on the […]

[COVID-19\Suspected Coronavirus Care Pathway 2020.pptx – Missing resource] This pathway is a consolidation of existing national and regional guidance and resources currently available to you. It is designed to complement and not replace local guidance and professional judgement. This document is accurate as of 26th May 2020. [COVID-19\1b. STARLINES LOGO – PNG.png – missing resource] […]

This section contains national and regional guidance and resources developed for the care sector; from sources such as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public Health England (PHE) NHS England & Improvement (NHSE/I) and Healthy London Partnership. You will find information aimed to support your care home, staff and residents in response to […]

This section contains national and regional information and guidance developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public Health England (PHE) NHS England & Improvement (NHSE/I) and Healthy London Partnership. Vaccine advice for social care staff Download guidance on care home staff vaccinations – vaccination as condition of deployment, key dates and exemptions […]

Thank you for all the support for our #AskAboutAsthma campaign week on keeping children’s asthma under control particularly more so this year due to the coronavirus and this second wave. Below you will find links to our blogs, podcasts, webinar recordings and slides from the campaign programme. Blogs Using all of the rainbow – painting […]

In 2018 and 2019 the NHS England and NHS Improvement Mental Health System Improvement Team (MH SIT) undertook reviews in 7 London boroughs of NHS commissioned children and young people’s mental health (CYPMH) provision. The reviews focused on the delivery of evidence-based treatment pathways and the standards for CYP access expansion and outcomes. We are […]

SELCA Webinar – Difficult to Diagnose Cancers Recording of a live webinar for the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA). Myeloma with Dr Winnie Kwan GP Cancer Lead Bexley And Carmel Rice Locum Consultant Haematologist, King’s College Hospital. Ovarian with Dr Esther Appleby GP Cancer Lead Lewisham and Mr Rahul Nath Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist, Guy’s […]

Cancer prevention training courses There are many things that the public can do in order to reduce the risk of cancer, including not smoking, healthy eating and drinking, drinking less alcohol, keeping a healthy weight, being more active and staying safe in the sun. A number of courses  have been developed by Royal colleges and […]

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What was the original proposal? Living Well proposed to work with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and various local voluntary sector partners. The project, called Connect Well, aims to support people living with HIV who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation. The original proposal was that this would be done face to face, […]

If urgent support is required please find below the relevant crisis lines for every borough in London. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust An Open Access 24/7 Telephone Hub available for all ages has been established with the following telephone number: 0800 1510 023.  This covers Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden and Islington. More […]

Time4Me – Children’s Bereavement Workbook BBC BBC education resources for home schooling Department of Education Supporting vulnerable children and young people during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak – actions for educational providers and other partners Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings Schools comms Q&A Online resources to support home learning Safeguarding children and […]

Personal stories Facing COVID-19 with Asperger’s: Chris’ story Chris gives insight into how adopting a new routine and writing things down has helped in dealing the pandemic. Adjusting to a new way of living: Alis Rowe, autistic creator and entrepreneur This blog was written by Alis Rowe who founded The Curly Hair Project, a social […]

Good Thinking Looking after your mental health  This Good Thinking article offers advice on what apps and other resources are available to support you if you are feeling stressed, anxious, sleep deprived or depressed. 5 ways to good mental wellbeing Good Thinking, offers advice on 5 ways in which you can improve your mental health […]

Time4Me – Children’s Bereavement Workbook BBC BBC education resources for home schooling Supporting home learning Emerging Minds Supporting children and young people with worries about COVID-19 Department of Education What parents and carers need to know about schools, colleges and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak What parents and carers need to know about […]

Young People under the age of 13 Coping with the pandemic (Children 7-12 years) It’s okay to worry about coronavirus- Resource for children under 12 The Stay Home Superheroes Book How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak Every Mind Matters Our feelings diary Dealing with change Young People- over 13 years […]

This page provides a summary of resources relating to COVID-19 including guides to help manage mental health, advice guides and personal stories from organisations aiming to support better mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. Explore the resources by following the links.