Mental Health conditions

PATH (Perinatal Mental Health)

PATH (PerinAtal menTal Health) is a EU-funded project which will enable women, families and healthcare professionals to prevent, diagnose and successfully manage mild and moderate perinatal mental health issues. Read more

Little Steps Peer Support Group for Mental Wellbeing

Friendly and informal support group for past and present users of Steps 2 Wellbeing Southampton Read more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments

Changes to guidance for direct payment holders to reflect the latest PPE guidance from Public Health England, in particular what PPE should be worn during a time of sustained COVID-19 transmission. Also, questions have been added to the Q&A attachment on footwear, the use papers towels and responsibility for paying for PPE.

Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries, dedicated telephone numbers and more

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

How can someone who is isolated at home access benefits in cash

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries and dedicated telephone numbers

Find out what help you can get from the Post Office and banks if you can’t leave your home. Extracts taken from an article by Which? Written by Kim Kaveh 12 May 2020

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