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The picture described here through analysing nationally-available data shows how people across England are ageing. It shows the state of our health, our finances and our communities when COVID-19 hit and the impact it has had so far.
This guidance is for everyone in England who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. If you are in this group, you will previously have received a letter from the NHS or from your GP telling you this. You may have been advised to shield in the past. This guidance applies to clinically extremely vulnerable individuals only. Others living in a household with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable are not advised to follow this guidance.
There are over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK. Watch our short film to see the impact that caring can have on people’s lives, and how talking can help.
How Don't Tone Alone CIC is helping unpaid carers better support others within their communities through the provision of online exercise classes.
If you can’t afford food, you can call 0800 470 4831 to speak to Greenwich Community Hub, a referral agency partner of Greenwich Foodbank about getting a voucher. Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly. If you have any questions, please contact the food bank on the number on our contact us page.
Peer Support is widely recognised as an effective method of supporting anyone experiencing mental health problems. It provides community-led solutions which can be tailored to the individual needs of adults who are experiencing mental distress.
This guidance is for anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.
Leaflet for the family and friends of a person who needs ongoing care and support after leaving hospital.
This article provides 6 practice tips to save/claim a bit of extra money if you are struggling to make ends meet.
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested.
This article provides tips on where to draw the line, how to create boundaries and examples of self-care.
Family carers keep the fabric of society from tearing apart, writes Gareth Howells, while Michael Somerton describes 14 years of unstinting devoted care provided by his wife.
How to get food and other essential supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Creative tips to include grandparents more that will benefit all parents and help carve long lasting relationships and happy memories.
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.
Carers Trust CEO, Gareth Howells, explains how years of neglect for social care has unfairly transferred the government’s responsibility for care on to the shoulders of unpaid carers.
How ‘Fit by Phone’ is helping everyday people focus on healthy eating, getting enough exercise and more importantly managing the additional stress and feelings of isolation that have resulted from Covid-19.
A resource of written and audio material with guidance on coronavirus to support those with dementia, their families and carers. The materials have been translated into the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Kurdish, Punjabi, Portuguese, Polish, Somali, and Urdu.
If you look after someone with an illness or disability, this factsheet will help you to work out which benefits you may be able to claim.
We are a group of committed, professionally qualified counsellors operating as a registered charity. We provide a low-cost high-quality service to all of our clients who may not be able to access counselling due to cost.
Useful URLs and resourcs for Life Events such as Addiction, Mental Health, Bereavement, Community Support, Medical Services
Understanding grief, the grieving process, how to cope with someone who has died by suicide and how to help a friend who is grieving.
Carer’s Allowance is a government benefit to help you out financially if you care for someone close to you.
If you spend a lot of time helping someone who is disabled, seriously ill, or needs a lot of extra help, then you are a carer.
They tell us how these feelings can be faced and overcome.
In this video, we talk about the 5 do's and don’ts of mental illness.
Carers UK has a team of volunteers across the UK who help to reach, connect, and support carers.
Whether it's in life, friendships, business, leadership, or progress; Connections make the difference.
If you want to become a support worker you will need to pass an interview. This video is suitable for all care worker positions, including jobs within the NHS...
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Plays Rock and Roll Piano in Tottenham Court Road Tube Station.
Mencap offer support services to help people with a learning disability live life the way they choose, both at home and in the community.
This article asks us to question our information sources on health and wellbeing and to examine the effects that these sources may have on our communities.
It can be difficult to know how to react to the knowledge that a loved one is self-harming. Approaching the subject can be daunting, these tips will help you to support the individual in need..
Examining recently released data to get a more accurate picture of who is facing homelessness in England and the main causes since March 2020.
Created by Don't Tone Alone CIC and Greenwich Carers Centre
