Responding to the coronavirus
Signposting to Support Services
Child Support
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Self-care strategies - the Anna Freud Centre A selection of self-care strategies that have been developed by young people to help manage their own wellbeing. During a time when access to regular appointments may be disrupted or anxiety might be heightened, it might be helpful to try one or some of these strategies.
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Worries about the world - Childine advice page This page includes information on what concerns you might currently have, for example about the coronavirus, and some things to try to address these worries.
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Mood journal - Childine You can sign up to Childline’s “locker” and track your daily mood in the mood journal. This might be a helpful way for you to balance your mood during a period of uncertainty.
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Calm zone - Childine A toolkbox of activities such as breathing exercises, coping videos, yoga videos and games that can help you feel calm in a period of disruption.
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Priory Group Understanding anxiety illustration
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Newsround video Tips for if you're worried about the coronavirus
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Newsround video How to cope when you can’t go to school because of the coronavirus
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Cbeebies - 'Under the Same Sky' bedtime story Actor Tom Hardy reads a bedtime story about two friends who find a new way to keep in touch despite being far apart. If you are finding it hard being apart from friends and family, you may find this story and its message comforting.
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CBeebies Radio - Calming sounds Settle down, relax and fall asleep to these calming sounds from CBeebies Radio.
Helplines
SHOUT - text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support
Childline - under 19s can call 0800 1111 for free, confidential support
Parental Support
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Place2Be Helpful information to answer children questions about coronavirus
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YoungMinds Talking to your child about the coronavirus
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Anna Freud Centre - Keeping in mind the children of high conflict separated parents An expert blog by Dr Emma Morris on the challenges facing children of separated parents during lockdown and tips for professionals on how to support them.
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Action for Children - Are you or your child lonely? Tips for parents. Tips for parents on how to support a lonely child and talk to them about loneliness.
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Coronavirus sleep tips for families Evelina London Dr Shreena Unadkat, a sleep expert at Evelina London Children's Hospital, shares her tips for good sleep during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sleep Scotland - 11 ways to get a good night’s sleep Simple, clear advice for parents and carers on how to help children get a good night's sleep.
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Thinkuknow - Online safety guidance A useful resource website for parents and children, focused on internet safety.
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NSPCC - What is cyberbullying? Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying online.
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NSPCC - Netaware Reviews of the most popular apps, games and social media platforms that children use, providing useful information and advice for parents on how appropriate they are and any potential risks to be aware of.
Resources