Mental health crisis support Every NHS mental health trust in London has put in place a mental health helpline, so children, young people and their families can get help quickly when they need it. Professionals are also able to access these crisis lines if they are concerned about or would like advice about a child, […]
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 […]
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.
In London, people experiencing homelessness qualify for a free flu vaccine. GP’s and pharmacies may offer this in other areas. A range of resources and guidance is available to promote flu jabs for the homeless. Guidance on staying healthy this winter for people experiencing homelessness Groundswell’s updated (December 2021) leaflet includes tips from staff with […]
To coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2-8 March 2020), Healthy London Partnership, has launched guidelines – in partnership with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity – for educational professionals about helping children and young people with eating disorders to seek treatment. These guidelines are being dispatched to schools and colleges across London to increase […]
The Healthy London Partnership launches the ‘The London Health Podcast’ today, with homeless health and challenges around NHS hospital discharge the theme for this month’s episode. Length of stay for homeless people are around three times longer and around 70% of rough sleepers are discharged back onto the street, further damaging their health and costing the […]
New eating disorders guidance for primary care professionals Healthy London Partnership has produced guidelines for primary care professionals about treating children and young people with eating disorders. The guidelines are being dispatched to GP practices across London to coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The eating disorders guidelines share advice about spotting the signs of eating […]