Self-isolation and lockdown can have an enormous impact on our health and wellbeing. If you can, sticking to a schedule and keeping busy are ways to minimise this impact on our overall physical and mental health. These links will hopefully give you ideas of how to fill the time when stuck in-doors. We will be regularly updating them so keep checking in!
There are some great resources on NHS Better Health. They are categorised into- cardio, strengthening and stretching. You are given alternatives and adaptations depending on intensity during each session.
10 Minute Shake Ups – Great one to do with children. Kids will love the familiar Disney Characters.
It’s never too late to learn a new language or brush up on your linguistic skills.
Open Learn is the Open University’s online free learning site. There are loads of different courses covering a diverse range of areas including science, history and health.
United Nations online volunteering allows organisations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device.
**Please remember when using Facebook groups, they are still public forums even if they are closed groups, therefore, please be careful what information you choose to share
Step-by-step lessons to learn to play the guitar or the ukulele
Write to a resident in a care home in your area:
Walker Grange, Central Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9RY
Manifold Grange, Coyne Road, West Bromwich, B70 7JU
Holly Grange, Mallin Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1QY
Physical and Mental Health Advice Support Services for Students.
School Nurse Services: ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (11 year olds plus) to contact their local Public Health nursing (school nursing) team and is available on 07480 635486
Kooth: Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people (11-19 years plus) available at all times and includes accessing online counselling support (Monday – Friday: noon – 10pm: Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm)
Beam Drop in-service (anyone under 19): All face-to-face services have been cancelled; updates will be placed on Twitter @beamsandwell
Brook (Sexual Health Support: 11 years old plus): Are contacting young people on their caseload directly to discuss the appropriate mode of support for their personal circumstance. Referrals are still being taken.
Childline: Website is operating and the counselling service is still available; please call 0800 1111
Papyrus (Youth Suicide Prevention charity): Still operating. Please call 0800 0684141 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Other Useful Links
Advice on looking after your mental health while keeping a happy, healthy relationship with alcohol and or if someone you know is drinking more than usual please see this useful guidance