If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
Non-urgent advice: Well-being while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
– Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
- Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
- Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
- Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
Non-urgent advice: Advice for Vulnerable Patients
Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Healthwatch Suffolk
Healthwatch Suffolk has created a coronavirus update source to share information about the impact of the virus in Suffolk, and how this may affect your access to health and social care services – www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk/coronavirus