[vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”38″ font_family=”none”]COVID-19 Information[/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585906742956{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Guidance for Carers

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588330600278{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This is a confusing scary time for everyone, especially if you have someone depending on you to help look after them Carers UK have put together some really useful guidance to help you through this time.

    https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19 

    Carers UK have also put together some digital resources to help carers through this time.
    https://carersdigital.org/login/index.php

    Once you have clicked the link you will be asked to create an account. Once you have done this enter the code DGTL3300 and this should give you access to the resources.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585737209974{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Barnsley’s Emergency Contact Centre

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585907203352{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Here at BeaconSY we thought it would be useful to make people aware of the new ‘Emergency Contact Centre’ that Barnsley’s Metropolitan Borough Council have now launched. The centre will help vulnerable people who need emergency support after being impacted by disruptions due to coronavirus.

    Find out more at: https://bit.ly/2WJoBy7.[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585737498913{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Staying Active During Isolation

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585737560711{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It is recommended that you do 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. This could be adhered to by completing 20-25 minutes of exercise per day. Many household activities – mowing the lawn, decorating, vacuuming or many household cleaning tasks could count towards the low-moderate end of the physical activity guidelines.  You can be creative with your exercising; resistance exercise includes anything that offers a resistance to normal movement patterns – this can include lifting items at home (tins, filled bottles or children!).

    A number of online videos for such activities can be found on YouTube, such as the beginners’ workout by the Body Coach TV. The workouts vary in intensity and have low-impact beginner versions all the way up to advanced.

    Links to check out, which direct to some popular exercise channels:

    Low Impact beginner’s workout – only 15 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbA2RHjDKaU

    For seniors: 10 minutes workout at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2wp8Ipxn9s

    10 minutes Home chair workout for seniors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVMu31DLQU

    From Monday 23rd of March 2020 Joe Wicks will be organising live workout for all families called PE with Joe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8

    You could also try the 30 days Yoga challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBu-pQG6sTY
    Or if you are a senior or prefer a more gentle session try Chair Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ts01MC2mIo

    Remember that keeping a healthy, active lifestyle will also impact positively on your mental wellbeing![/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585902392828{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Helping the families and loved ones of people who are struggling with substance misuse during isolation

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585907264582{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The amazing team at ADFAM have put some really useful and valuable tips to help families and loved ones of people who are struggling with substance misuse during isolation.

    https://adfam.org.uk/adfam-top-tips?fbclid=IwAR0in-Ctku-PTBL09UzjXL_KSGZ9s8x_LlU_1BkkodmdMTP3oss3zrqQhzM[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585904138799{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Loneliness in Isolation

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585904552630{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Campaign to End Loneliness have put together some tips to help combat loneliness while in social isolation.

    https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/blog/coronavirus-and-social-isolation/[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585904997042{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Coronavirus and your wellbeing

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588330643011{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]MIND have created a brilliant guide to help us look after all parts of our wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.

    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

    The NHS have also put together some great tips to look after your mental health and wellbeing during this time.

    https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-our-mental-health-and-wellbeing/

    Healios have created a wonderful app ‘ThinkNinja’  for children and young adults to help ‘build resilience, manage their emotional health and fulfil their potential’. These also have upload videos to their website:

    https://www.healios.org.uk/services/thinkninja1

    The Mental Health Foundation have put together some really useful tips for looking after your mental health while in lockdown.
    https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588332308104{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Bereavement and coronavirus

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588332376569{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cruse Bereavement Care have out resources to share how bereavement and grief may be affected by this pandemic. It covers some of the different situations and emotions bereaved people may have to deal with.

    https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus-dealing-bereavement-and-grief?fbclid=IwAR34eDqo3o-2Y1F7k5XfbLgfwiG_JKOzuExgz8Vi3uiXXIZ7hDGNfe1HjsE[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585737238886{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

    Useful Links

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585906494985{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In this uncertain time, it is particularly difficult when you’re caring for someone else. It  might feel very overwhelming when you are trying to find relevant information and guidelines. We have prepared a list of useful links which could help you in current situation and have relevant information you might find helpful during Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:

    Information to all the carers:
    https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19

    Government guidelines:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing
    https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

    Information for employees:
    https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
    https://www.acas.org.uk/working-from-home

    Information for people on benefits:
    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
    https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]