Covid Information for Parents/Carers
On this page, we have compiled a list of links and resources which we hope you will find helpful while you are at home.
HOW TO BOOK COVID TEST
See PDFs at the bottom of the page.
GENERAL ADVICE ABOUT STAYING AT HOME
Please see attached PDF (bottom of the page) - General Advice for Staying at Home
In the PDF you will find:
The importance of keeping a routine
Communicating with children who have severe or profound learning difficulties
Movement and exercise
Looking after yourself
SCHOOL OPENING INFORMATION
See attached PDF (bottom of the page) - Going Back to School Social Story - Brunton Place
INFORMATION FROM THE SHS THERAPY TEAM
Please see attached PDF (bottom of the page) - Information from the SHS Therapy Team
In the PDF you will find:
Contact details
Details about alternative 'virtual' appointments
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19
Please refer to the following attached PDFs (bottom of the page):
Talking to Children about COVID-19
Helping Children Cope with Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
KEEPING EVERYONE HEALTHY
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Mindful breathing exercises (Pocket Mindfulness)
Mindful breathing exercises (NHS)
VOLUNTEERING
Tower Hamlets Volunteering opportunities
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
NHS
If you are feeling unwell, you can contact the NHS for advice using the phone number 111, or by accessing their online service: NHS
SOCIAL SERVICES
Social services are there to support you. "Early Help is the term used by agencies in Tower Hamlets to describe how we provide support to children, young people and their families, as soon as problems start to emerge. The aim is for families to get help as early as possible, so things don't get worse." You can contact them using the details below.
Early Help (or call the Early Help Hub on 020 7364 5006 and select Option 2)
SAMARITANS
The Samaritans are a charity available to listen to people who may be facing severe distress, "Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
Samaritans (or call Samaritans on 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org)
IMMEDIATE DANGER
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 999