Covid-19 (coronavirus) national information and support
The following organisations are providing Covid-19 support and information across England.
See a list of local organisations in Birmingham here.
Official Advice and Guidance
Gov.Uk
Official government updates about coronavirus.
Extremely vulnerable people can also find more guidance about Covid-19.
NHS England
Official medical advice about Covid-19.
UK Health Security Agency
Links to all the detailed guidance that has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency related to Covid-19.
Mental Health
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Samaritans
When life is tough, Samaritans are here to listen at any time of the day or night. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult.
Call free on 116 123 or visit the website.
Shout
Confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance.
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 or visit the website.
HopelineUK
If you are under 35 and feel that life is not worth living any more, call Papyrus’s HopelineUK from 9am to 10pm weekdays and 2pm to 10pm on weekends.
Call HopelineUK on 0800 068 41 41
Text 07786 209697
Visit the website.
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason.
Call 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Free, anonymous webchat with trained staff.
Visit the CALM website
Young Minds
A charity which supports young people’s mental health.
Support for Children and Parents
NSPCC
Help for adults concerned about a child call 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people call 0800 1111
Childline
A free helpline that you can call any time to talk about any worries you might have.
Call 0800 1111
British Psychological Society
Advice on talking to children about illness.
The National Autistic Society
Covid-19 resources for people with autism and their families.