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Coronavirus Links

Who is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination?

Details from UK Government website on who will get vaccine and in which order

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Details of when eligible groups can have the Covid-19 vaccine

See here for full article: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-why-you-are-being-asked-to-wait/why-you-have-to-wait-for-your-covid-19-vaccine 

The vaccine will be offered in age order to:

  • those aged over 80 years
  • those aged over 75 years
  • those aged over 70 years
  • adults on the NHS shielded patient list
  • those aged over 65 years
  • adults under 65 years with long term conditions (see conditions below)

At the same time as the adults under 65 years with long term conditions the vaccine will also be offered to:

  • adults who provide regular care for an elderly or disabled person
  • younger adults in long stay nursing and residential settings

Those aged 50 to 64 will be offered it later.

Clinical conditions list:

  • a blood cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma)
  • diabetes
  • dementia
  • a heart problem
  • a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including bronchitis, emphysema or severe asthma
  • a kidney disease
  • a liver disease
  • lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as HIV infection, steroid medication, chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
  • rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or psoriasis
  • have had an organ transplant
  • had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
  • a neurological or muscle wasting condition
  • a severe or profound learning disability
  • a problem with your spleen, example sickle cell disease, or you have had your spleen removed
  • are seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above)
  • are severely mentally ill

Published: 19th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Helpful technology

This page lists apps to help coordinate care and access mutual support: Jointly, Rally Round, CareTeam, The Pod, Agylia Care, NHS apps and also the Covid-19 symptoms reporting app.

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Helpful technology

Rally Round online tool for family and friends to support someone mutually

CareTeam App to coordinate a loved one's care

Jointly app

The Pod app

Agylia Care app

Covid-19 symptom reporting app

NHS apps

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 23rd October, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Learning Disability Resources

Accessible cooking videos for people with learning disabilities, Covid-19 Learning Disability Resources, Virtual support from HomeGroup

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Learning Disability Resources

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Covid-19 Learning Disability Resources

Virtual support from HomeGroup

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Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 17th September, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Housing resources

FREE phone support in Southampton on housing, benefits, debts, employability and social connection. Phone this free line 0191 731 1958.

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Free virtual support and qualified advice on benefits, housing, debts, money management, accessing community services via this number: 

Phone 0191 731 1958  Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm

The support on offer is identical to face to face service except that it takes place over the phone.  Throughout the day the phone lines and the email inbox are staffed by a large team ready to offer support. 

This service is provided by Southampton Flexible HRS Service which is run by Home Group care and support providers who work with people who have a variety of needs.

Polish and Spanish speakers available.


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All referrals should be sent by email to [email protected]


Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 27th August, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Coping with loss during the COVID crisis

Guidance prepared by the British Psychological Society on coping with loss during the COVID crisis

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Guidance prepared by the British Psychological Society on coping with loss during the COVID crisis.

See: https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/supporting-yourself-and-others.pdf

Published: 27th August, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Mental health support

Southern Health Resource Round-Up, CiS Mental Health Resource Sheet, Online choir, Big Health mental health resources, Mental health crisis or emergency contacts, Virtual support from HomeGroup

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Mental health support

Southern Health Resource Round-Up

EU Families Affected by Mental Ill Health

CiS Mental Health Resource Sheet

Online choir

Big Health mental health resources

Mental health crisis or emergency contacts

Virtual support from HomeGroup

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 5th June, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • CiS Mental Health Resource Sheet
  • Mental health crisis or emergency contacts
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Advice from Carer Organisations

From Carers UK and Carers Trust: Coronavirus guidance, Further support, Joint statement on Covid-19

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Carer Organisations

Coronavirus guidance

Further support

Joint statement on Covid-19

Advice on accessing prescriptions and pharmacies

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 4th June, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Concerned about domestic abuse during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak?

The household isolation instruction as a result of coronavirus does not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger. More support contacts on this page.

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The household isolation instruction as a result of coronavirus does not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse.

Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free and confidential advice, 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.

Get help for #DomesticAbuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger.

If you can’t speak and are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator and, when prompted, dial 55 to connect to the police, who will help.

Find support: gov.uk/domestic-abuse #YouAreNotAlone


Other support for domestic abuse:

PIPPA (Southampton). Phone:  023 8091 7917 Email: [email protected]

Yellow Door. Phone: 023 8063 6312 Email: [email protected] 

New online support for BAME families.  Phone: 07557 / 07501 888331 Email: [email protected]

National Domestic Violence Helpline. Phone: 0808 2000 247 

Respect Men’s Advice Line. Phone: 0808 801 0327 Email:  [email protected] 

The Hampton Trust. Phone: 023 8000 1061 

National LBGT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline.  Phone: 0800 999 5428

 

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 22nd May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • The Hampton Trust
  • BAME families
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline
  • free and confidential advice
  • Respect Men’s Advice Line
  • Domestic abuse and rape crisis services
  • Coronavirus Links
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How can I exercise effectively at home?

Active Nation are gving free virtual classes through their app until the end of June. Download the app here: https://activenation.org.uk/app/

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Active Nation are gving free virtual classes through their app until the end of June. That means you can continue to enjoy over 800 Body Pump, Body Combat, Sh'Bam, RPM and Grit workouts completely free of charge. Just visit the 'Virtual Classes' section of the Active Nation app.  Download the app here: https://activenation.org.uk/app/

Published: 21st May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Advice from local hospital services

Latest update from UHS, Hospital information for carers

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Local hospital services

Latest update from UHS

Messaging service for patients at UHS

Southern Health support for carers

Hospital information for carers

Email Carers Lead at UHS

Changes to access at UHS hospitals

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 17th May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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I'm so lonely. Where can I find someone who will chat to me?

Here is a list of befriending and support services

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Telephone befriending services

Mobilise Care: Online cuppas.  A bunch of carers coming together online for supportive chats to share practical tips and tricks, and sometimes just to vent.  The format is really simple; you all come together at the same time for a conversation about how it's going.​  As well as the 'live' conversation on the screen, you can also discuss what's going on using the 'chat' function.  ​Normally the chat is about things like:

  • What challenges are other people facing?
  • How are people adapting, and finding ways to cope?
  • What practical steps can we take to help each other?

Sign up for a virtual cuppa here: https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/cuppa

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mobilisecommunity/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MobiliseCare

chit-chat LINE 0333 002 0333
A new telephone line has been set-up by the mental health funding hub the The Blurred Line Group. The social support line, which is open daily from 9am to 9pm, is intended to alleviate social isolation by letting callers chat about their days, with volunteers boosting morale and creating uplifting conversation. Amidst the current global health crisis with ‘social distancing’ a normal way of life for everyone, it is more important than ever to stay connected. The anonymous call line is a space open to anyone and everyone to simply talk about their day, ask a question regarding a certain worry they have or to simply have a good ole chin-wag. While committed to providing a platform for positive natter, chit-chat wants to ensure that nobody feels alone, afraid or anxious. Volunteers on the phone lines help direct those with concerns towards further advice and support.

https://theblurredlinegroup.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TheBlurredLineGroup/

https://twitter.com/theblurred_line

Feeling lonely? The Silver Line is a free confidential helpline for older people

Information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  Need help?

Phone ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 

Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSilverLineUK

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesilverlineuk

Age UK Call in Time is a free telephone friendship service for people 60 and over. They'll match you up with a likeminded person who's keen to make a new friend, and every week they'll give you a call. Not having someone to talk to regularly can be lonely, particularly if you're used to sharing your home and time with others. A friendly, 30-minute chat on the phone every week can make all the difference.  While Age UK are waiting to find a suitable match for an older member of the public, they carry out regular, short Good Day Calls with them, to make sure they're still being talked to.  For more information Phone Age UK Advice: 0800 169 2081

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/

Re-Engage Call Companions.  A volunteer call companion calls the same older person between two and four times a month at a mutually agreed time for an informal chat. Calls will last for around 30 minutes.

Freephone: 0800 716543 Email: [email protected]

Who can refer? Anyone can introduce an older person to the service, including family, friends, social and health care professionals, day centres, churches and other charities. We welcome referrals from NHS link workers. Re-engage work with older old people who are over 75, an age group incredibly vulnerable at this time. They are often living alone or in sheltered housing with little or no contact with family or friends, and struggle to leave their house in normal times.

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

RNIB Telebefriending Service

Free telephone social groups to make friends, chat with and support other blind and partially sighted people. 

To join a group, email [email protected], or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

 

Telephone support services

MENTAL HEALTH

The Lighthouse offers a safe haven for people in mental health crisis. It is staffed by mental health nurses and peer workers who themselves have experience of mental health crisis.  The Lighthouse is an informal, non-judgemental, out-of-hours mental health service for anyone over the age of 18 who requires short-term support in times of great difficulty or is struggling with poor mental health.  

Temporary virtual service within Mind’s existing text/skype/telephone service. This is for Southampton city residents (postcodes SO14-SO19) during our usual opening hours of 4.30pm-12am. Those in mental health crisis or emotional distress can text ‘lighthouse’ and their postcode (for example LIGHTHOUSE SO14 0YG) to the Mind text line number (07451 276010) between 4.30pm and 12am. Staff will then contact them via telephone, email, webchat or text.

Red Cross

10am- 6pm DAILY

Coronavirus support line: 0808 196 3651

If you are self-isolating and need to talk, Red Cross are there to listen.

Samaritans

If you need someone to talk to right now
The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call free on 116 123 or email [email protected]

DISABILITY

Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families.

Contact by:

  • Freephone: 0808 800 3333
  • Textphone: Use Type Talk by dialling 18001 from a textphone followed by 0808 800 3333
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Filling out their contact form

Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm

Sunday: 10am to 6pm and most bank holidays.

Friendili - A free social networking app for parents of children with additional needs, including health conditions and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You can find friends near you and get emotional support from families travelling similar health and parenting journeys.

DEMENTIA

Alzheimers UK

Questions or concerns about dementia, you can get phone support from a dementia adviser by calling 0333 150 3456.

Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline

Free on 0800 888 6678

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 9am to 5pm
  • All calls to the Helpline are free

OLD AGE/DISABILITY/HOUSEBOUND

WaveLength- Gives technology to people who are lonely and living in poverty to help them reconnect with the world.  WaveLength gives radios, televisions, and tablet computers to help people maintain and increase the number of meaningful connections they have in their lives. We support people who are lonely because of age, poor physical or mental health, or by circumstances which make it hard for them to leave their home.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Call free 0808 808 00 00 7 days a week, 8am-8pm

* Free on all mobile networks. Calls are also free of charge from all consumer landlines and mobile phones

 

 

Published: 1st May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Latest updates on Covid-19 from central Government

UK Government response, Social distancing measures, Residential and care homes, Advice in other languages, Easy read advice in other languages, Guidance if you live in a house with a vulnerable person, Assistance for the extremely vulnerable

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UK Government response

Social distancing measures

Residential and care homes

Advice in other languages

Easy read advice in other languages

Guidance if you live in a house with a vulnerable person

Assistance for the extremely vulnerable

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Free online entertainment

Free stage shows online, Online choir, Movies and TV online for free, House of Memories App, BBC Archive, Free online tours of world museums and galleries, Free online pub quizzes

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Free online entertainment

Free stage shows online

Online choir

Movies and TV online for free

Online pub quizzes

House of Memories App

BBC Archive

Free online tours of world museums and galleries

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Information about benefits changes in response to Covid-19

Extra support and measures, Face-to-face assessements suspended, PIP assessment extension, Money Advice Service, Energy supplier help for prepay clients, Govt will protect energy supply, Coronavirus Financial Help & Rights, Help for the self-employed

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Benefits information

Extra support and measures 

Face-to-face assessments suspended

PIP assessment extension

Money Advice Service

Energy supplier help for prepay clients

Govt will protect energy supply

Coronavirus Financial Help & Rights

Help for the self-employed

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Advice from Southampton City Council

Coronavirus advice in Southampton, Carers affected with no cover, Carers Assessment, How to protect yourself

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Latest Government information

If you (any age) are caring for an adult (18+) and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact
Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care


In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Southampton City Council has launched a Community Support Hub and a dedicated helpline to ensure that the most vulnerable people across the city have access to the support they need.

Helpline: 023 8083 4800

Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support

Find advice and guidance using the links below

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Emergency helpline for vulnerable residents

Coronavirus advice in Southampton

Carers affected with no cover

Carers Assessment

How to protect yourself

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Emergency helpline for Southampton residents in crisis

Helpline: 023 8083 4800 Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support. Emergency food and social contact, signposting and connecting people to local support services.

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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Southampton City Council has launched a Community Support Hub and a dedicated helpline to ensure that the most vulnerable people across the city have access to the support they need.

Helpline: 023 8083 4800

Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support

The Community Support Hub will bring together support from across the city including the NHS Southampton CCG, Southampton Voluntary Services and other voluntary and faith groups.

This service will prioritise those who have received a letter from NHS England stating they are in a priority group and are unable to rely on family or friends for adequate practical support.

It will provide:

  • A dedicated helpline 023 8083 4800, open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm if you are in a vulnerable group, in critical need and have no other means of support
  • Emergency food and social contact, if needed, to those who have registered for support after having received their letter from NHS England
  • Signposting and connecting people to voluntary organisations and community groups in their local area for support, and linking residents to an appropriate service, which may be provided by the Council or the Voluntary sector
  • Support for queries and issues, such as if you are unable to pay council tax or if you cannot pay your rent.

You can also access help via this link: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/i-need-help.aspx. 

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 2nd April, 2020

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Where can I access all local support in Southampton fast?

Search for local COVID-19 support services include advice, guidance, signposting, food and medicine deliveries and emotional support using the SO:Linked information directory

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Search for local COVID-19 support services include advice, guidance, signposting, food and medicine deliveries and emotional support using the SO:Linked information directory

Visit: https://www.solinked.org.uk/

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Educational resources

Free resources from Chatterpack, BBC CBeebies Special Needs resources, SEND BBC lesson resource, Sky Badger, Mencap SEND resources, Fledglings Sensory Learning Resources

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Find advice and guidance using the links below

Below see clickable links to latest news from government, charities, information on benefits, food delivery and other services including free online movies, museums and theatre shows.  Scroll down the page to see everything.

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Free resources from Chatterpack

BBC CBeebies Special Needs resources

SEND BBC lesson resource

Sky Badger

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Fledglings Sensory Learning Resources

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 28th March, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Volunteer Services

Communicare in Southampton, Southampton Timebank

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Southampton Timebank

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27/03/20 STOP PRESS FROM COMMUNICARE: 

“Our teams are being overwhelmed from people seeking assistance. Those asking for help need to be aware that we have been inundated with requests and as we’re working remotely, we are struggling to keep abreast of the demand.

“For this reason, we would ask everyone to please bear with us and only get in touch if they have no other alternative. Currently, it is unlikely that we will be able to help individuals who have been in touch with us recently without at least 48 hours’ notice and then only if we have a suitable volunteer available."

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 27th March, 2020

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Where can I find local food and medicine delivery?

See the link below that takes you to SO:Linked website search listing for food and medicine delivery

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This link takes you to SO:Linked website search listing for food and medicine delivery: https://www.solinked.org.uk/service_area/food-medicine-deliveries 

Published: 24th October, 2020

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Supporting recovery after COVID-19

Understanding the impact of the virus on both your body and mind. 'Your COVID Recovery' website aims to give you reassurance and support during recovery.

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Information for family, friends and carers

Supporting your family member, relative or friend following their COVID illness can be challenging.

You may be providing emotional and physical help in addition to all your other responsibilities.

This can be a very stressful time for you both; the information within the website aims to give you reassurance and support during their recovery.

See: https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/

For carers: https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/your-wellbeing/family-friends-and-carers/

Published: 27th August, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Local support in Hedge End area

Hedge End town council have a useful round-up of local resources including home delivery of groceries. See below.

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R&M Supplies Fruit and Veg Shop, Hedge End Village Centre now delivers – Contact number 01489 783893

See here for many more helpful ideas: https://www.hedgeend-tc.gov.uk/our-community/covid-19-helpful-info/

Published: 19th August, 2020

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Where can I access facemasks and PPE?

The SouthMasks CV19 Support Group. See website www.SouthMasks.co.uk to connect with the Group for anyone wishing to help by donating materials, joining the sewing group or needing PPE themselves.

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The SouthMasks CV19 Support Group

See website www.SouthMasks.co.uk to connect with the Group for anyone wishing to help by donating materials, joining the sewing group or needing PPE themselves.  There is also a Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/923105234770268/

The recently-formed Wessex Academic Health Sciences Centre (WAHSC) funded this project at its launch in May 2020.  Tammy Thomas is the Chair and Founder member of the SouthMasks Group.  She is SNIFSII Trial Manager in Medicine at the University of Southampton.

Since launch, the SouthMasks CV19 Support Group has processed over 1,600 orders for face masks and other personal protection equipment (PPE), fulfilling requests from across individuals and organisations in Southampton as well as hospitals in Middlesex, Chichester and Salisbury.

The Group received £500 from the WAHSC to produce face masks for key workers in the community, thanks to a proposal submitted by Professor Roxanne Carare (www.cararegroup.org) in the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine. The Group now has an extensive network of sewing volunteers across the community but is in need of delivery drivers to collect and redistribute materials, donations of unwanted fabrics (curtains, bed sheets, duvet covers, t-shirts, etc) and more sewing volunteers to keep up as request continue to arrive.

See: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2020/07/southmasks-making-difference.page

Published: 14th August, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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Sexual and reproductive health support for vulnerable individuals and communities during COVID-19

1:1 telephone support is available for vulnerable people who are more at risk of poorer sexual health outcomes.

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Sexual and reproductive health support for vulnerable individuals and communities during COVID-19

1:1 telephone support is available for vulnerable people who are more at risk of poorer sexual health outcomes.

Please contact 0300 300 2016 for an appointment, or email the health promotion team securely at [email protected] for support with relationships and sex education.

1:1 referrals should be made here https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/referrals/  

For updates about services and information for young people and professionals visit the sexual health service COVID-19 updates here: https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/news-popup/covid-19/


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Published: 28th May, 2020

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