...Health, Support & Wellbeing

As I write this post the UK enters a third round of restrictions imposed to help control the spread of the Covid-19 virus across the country.  Since most schools do not actually shut during lockdown (despite unhelpful reports to the contrary) teachers continue to provide teaching and learning opportunities, pastoral care, and even food to their pupils.  Student teachers, too, are considered to be key workers in terms of Covid-19 restrictions. Teacher training therefore continues, to help ensure the teaching workforce is maintained...

This post draws together a range of online avenues of help and support, with school staff in mind. Please engage, share and support.

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NHS – 111 

https://www.nhs.uk/ 

A-Zs of health and medicines, and up-to-date advice on Coronavirus.  Links on the website to support for specific conditions, healthy living, blood and organ donation and to other services.

Shout – text 85258 

https://giveusashout.org/ 

24/7 text support service. Link provides resources and tips including support for students and those facing more specific struggles.

Mind – 0300 123 3393 

https://www.mind.org.uk/ 

Information to help understand and manage situations, from emergency to legal advice, and tips to help manage times of pressure and stress.

Samaritans – 116 123 

https://www.samaritans.org/ 

24/7 phone and email service offering confidential, non-judgemental emotional support.

Citizens Advice – 0344 411 1444 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Confidential advice offered online, over the phone, and in person on a wide range of issues.

 Education Support – 08000 562 561

https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/

Providing mental health and wellbeing support for all education staff.

Kooth 

https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/

Providing anonymous online support and counselling.

NB Depending on circumstances, charges may be incurred accessing these services.

As always, feedback (supportive or critical) gladly received.

Best wishes & take care,

DJA