Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for the public Latest Government information COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable Page summary: Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19. Change made: Added audio and British Sign Language (BSL) versions. 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 contactSouthampton 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 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. Central Government Information for people who are caring, unpaid, for friends or family during the coronavirus outbreak Update to government guidance on shielding What you can and cannot do UK Government response Social distancing measures Visiting 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 Public Health England Stay at home guidance Information for the public Local Government Emergency helpline for vulnerable residents Coronavirus advice in Southampton Carers affected with no cover Carers Assessment How to protect yourself NHS Symptoms and what to do GP Online Services NHS Online Free Fitness Studios NHS Covid information in 32 languages 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 ACAS Employers and Employees Absence from work Carer Organisations Coronavirus guidance Further support Joint statement on Covid-19 Advice on accessing prescriptions and pharmacies Handwashing video Looking after older relatives How to protect yourself Can I MOT my car? and other FAQs What if I can't pay my bills? Education Closure of educational settings Free school meals to continue SEND emergency school provision guidance SEND COVID Q&A Southampon Parent Carer Forum Benefits information 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 Virtual support from HomeGroup Food delivery services Meals on Wheels SCM Foodbanks Sainsbury's Phone Order Service Parsley Box Long Life Food Delivery Visiting residential and care homes Supermarkets special access for vulnerable shoppers 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 Free fitness videos from Active Nation Volunteer services SO: Linked Communicare in Southampton Southampton Timebank Volunteering opportunities NHS Volunteer Responders Red Cross Power of Kindness Age UK Telephone Befriending Southampton Voluntary Services Useful contacts Emergency Telephone Numbers Safeguarding, welfare of a vulnerable person or domestic violence Telephone befriending services 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 Free online entertainment Free stage shows online Online choir Movies and TV online for free Free online pub quizzes House of Memories App BBC Archive Free online tours of world museums and galleries Educational resources Free resources from Chatterpack BBC CBeebies Special Needs resources SEND BBC lesson resource Sky Badger Mencap SEND resources Fledglings Sensory Learning Resources Learning Disability Resources Accessible resources from Southern Health Accessible cooking videos for people with learning disabilities Covid-19 Learning Disability Resources HomeGroup Virtual Resources