Useful resources for parents during COVID-19
Barnardo's have produced
a list of resources and links
to help with supporting children’s understanding with COVID-19, and suggest play experiences and activities for children. Includes a link to the free 'Nurse Dotty' book for children titled "Dave the Dog is worried about Coronavirus".
Get the latest information and advice about COVID-19 from the
NHS website
.
The NHS have a
handy emergency treatment guide
showing parents when and who to contact if your child is ill or injured during the current COVID-19 situation.
Hampshire Constabulary detail
partner organisations
who can help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, or telephone the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Aurora New Dawn
is a Hampshire charity which has set up a new domestic abuse COVID-19 helpline that is available 24/7: 02394 216816.
The Lullaby Trust offer advice about
pregnancy and caring for your baby
throughout the current COVID-19 situation.
The Institute of Health Visiting has some tips on
how to cope with a crying baby
during COVID-19.
Advice on stopping smoking
#QuitforCovid
.
Diabetes UK have an
online tool
to help calculate your risk of developing the condition Type 2 diabetes by answering a series of basic questions including age, weight and ethnicity.
The Hampshire Health Visiting team have produced a COVID-19 guide to
Infant Feeding Support
.
YSS run a '
Skills4Life
' project aimed at women aged 18 years and over, who provide free, impartial, financial training around issues such as debt, managing finances and budgeting, and CV/interview skills. Although based in West Mercia, Skills4Life are currently able to assist Hampshire families remotely via Zoom and telephone calls - read more
here
.