THE RULE OF SIX. To see the government’s latest regulations regarding meeting up with other people, these apply from Monday September 14th 2020. Click HERE

The message above has been translated into 11 languages, to read it in: Arabic, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Romanian, Urdu, Punjabi, Tigrinya, Farsi, Kurdish or Bengali please click HERE.

Also in addition to a lot of written information we also have links on this noticeboard to videos in a number of community languages. These are available HERE. 

Re-opening churches. When reading this information please take into account the new regulations that were announced on September 9th. 

• Government guidance on safe opening of places of worship 
• Guidance from the Baptist Union about re-opening Baptist Churches
• Baptists Together: Risk assessment template for safe opening of Baptist Churches 

Health and Wellbeing 

• TOGETHER LEEDS. A wealth of local information including the latest advice on tackling Covid myths, returning to school, testing etc.
• Testing and tracing for Coronavirus  
• Latest NHS advice on Coronavirus 
• Routes to local Coronavirus testing
• Walk in Coronavirus test sites  
• Self management support in Leeds for older people and people living with LTC  
• Royal college of physicians advice: childhood illnesses advice   
• Online health resources and support for different groups
• Advice during pregnancy – a short video in 9 different languages
• Active Leeds – Online workouts to do at home and live activity sessions via Active Leeds app
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapists – Exercises for older people to keep active
• Free dance class videos for the over 55’s from Yorkshire Dance 
• Keeping Well at Home – Printable Booklet which includes strength and balance exercises and Leeds contact number.
• Free Zoom Dance Class for over 55s to engage as a group: Email admin@yorkshiredance.com or ring 07743 171249

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

• Mental Health links to resources and support
  
• Help and resources for when talking to someone expressing thoughts of suicide or self-harm
• Battle Scars – self harm support 
• Listening /debrief service to support covid volunteers
• Telephone helplines and psychological therapies for mental health support
• New Mental Health Helpline available 24/7 for anyone registered with a Leeds GP: 0800 183 0558
• ‘Let’s talk loneliness’- Support and advice about feeling lonely during lockdown or at any time
• Managing feelings about lockdown easing

Bereavement Support   

• Coronavirus Bereavement support: grief and bereavement information and support
• New grief and loss support service launched across West Yorkshire and Harrogate
• For people facing the end of life, join a professional songwriter to compose and record your memories in song
• Planning and paying for the cost of a funeral

Face coverings

• Latest information on face coverings
• How to make and wear a cloth face covering
• Leeds patients must wear face coverings when accessing health services 
• Face covering exemptions – travel assistance cards 

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse

• If home isn’t a safe place for you, support IS available 
• Silent Solutions. Make yourself heard. Poster to show what help is available
• Silent Solutions. In danger but cannot speak – step by step guide

Support for Older People 

• AgeUK leaflet covid-older person needs support 
• Learn how to provide good support for people living with dementia
• Support for Older People in Leeds
• FAQs on Coronavirus – by Independent Age (Advice and Support for Older Age)

Practical help and advice – Support for Carers

• 3 new ways for those who are isolated/shielding to access cash via the Post Office
• Helpline numbers
• Help with home repairs, grabrails etc
• Green Doctor Home Plus 
• Green Doctor telephone energy advice service
• Finance Support available during Covid-19 (24.04.20)
• Pension credit – you may be eligible to claim

Support for Carers

• Time for carers grant scheme –apply for up to £250 to enable you to take a break
• Covid-19: Support and guidance for Carers

Information on food

• Information for the general public about eating well and food support AND Emergency food aid (Leeds North and West Foodbank)

Information on activities and online resources during lockdown

•  Online links to culture, learning and fun and Join Leeds Libraries to access online resources for free and find links to ebooks, eaudio, tutorials on Zoom, Facebook, Ancestry.

Scams to watch out for

• Although we have reduced the number of scam alerts please make sure you read the latest ones. These are all different notices and they are added to regularly so please keep checking.
• LATEST SCAM ALERT
• Scam alert  
• Scam alert
• Scam alert
• Scam alert 

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