Advice and organisations for coronavirus
We will keep updating this page with useful and trustworthy links to information, advice and sources of support for you and your family.
General information and guidance about coronavirus
Information you might need to be aware of if you have cancer or are looking after someone who has cancer.
Guidance about shielding for people who are at risk
This guidance is for people, including children, who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus because of an underlying health condition, and for their family, friends and carers.
Read more at gov.ukWhat to do if you or a family member have symptoms
Guidance for households when someone has symptoms. This guide walks you through staying at home and dealing with practicalities, seeking medical advice and wellbeing
Read more at gov.ukRegister as extremely vulnerable
Register if you have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. For example, you’ll be able to ask for help getting deliveries of essential supplies like food
Find out more and register at gov.ukAn easy read guide to coronavirus
Information about coronavirus in an easy-to-read format with pictures, for people with learning difficulties or who have autism.
Download from Public Health EnglandWork and employment
Advice and support about workplace issues, rights and wages.
Dealing with workplace problems
How to raise an issue at work, disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination and bullying and more.
Read more at acas.org.ukGuidance for employees
Regularly updated guidance about going to work, staying at home, sick pay, furloughed workers and claiming benefits.
Read more at gov.ukAdvice for employers and employees about coronavirus
A breakdown of information about coronavirus and the workplace including social distancing, sick pay, carers' rights and vulnerable people.
Read more at acas.org.ukClaim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Use this scheme if you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus.
Claim at gov.ukClaim for your employee’s wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (furlough) due to coronavirus.
Claim at gov.ukEmployment & Self-Employment Coronavirus Help
A frequently updated guide covering your rights as an employee, self-employed, who can be furloughed and more.
Read more at moneysavingexpert.comMoney and benefits
Relevant benefits that you may want to claim during this time, managing money and financial support.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
You can get £94.25 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill to work. If you cannot work while you are self-isolating because of coronavirus, you could get SSP for every day you’re in isolation.
Read more at gov.ukNew Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Read more at gov.ukCheck if something might be a scam
Scams can be difficult to recognise, but there are things you can look out for. You can use our online scams helper to get advice that’s specific to your situation.
Read more at citizensadvice.org.ukCoronavirus finance and bills help
A frequently updated guide covering mortgages & other debts, rental help, energy top-ups and more
Read more at moneysavingexpert.comEmergency Fund for families of children with cancer
If your family is facing financial strain due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic you can make an application to J-A-C-K.org and Solving Kids' Cancer Emergency Fund.
Make an application at solvingkidscancer.org.ukPractical support at home
Get coronavirus support as a clinically extremely vulnerable person
If you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), register and tell us whether or not you need support.
Register at gov.ukCoronavirus - what it means for you
A regularly updated page pointing to sources of information for ways in which coronavirus might affect your life
Read more at citizensadvice.org.ukDebt and money
Information and advice if you're unable to pay bills, you need help with debt and budgeting, mortgage problems, rent, gambling and more.
Read more at citizensadvice.org.ukFind a food bank
If you cannot afford food or essentials, contact your local food bank using the Trussell Trust's map.
Find a food bank at trusselltrust.orgFind a mutual aid group in your area
A group of volunteers supporting local community groups organising mutual aid, focusing on providing resources and connecting people to their nearest local groups and those in need.
Find a group at covidmutualaid.orgCoronavirus life-in-lockdown help
A frequently updated guide covering cancelled events, train refunds, supermarket restrictions, MOTs and more
Read more at moneysavingexpert.comCoronavirus Travel Rights
A frequently updated guide covering holiday refunds, travel insurance cover and more
Read more moneysavingexpert.comAdvice for carers - planning for emergencies
A guide to creating an emergency plan for you and those you look after.
Read more at Carers UKDiscounted training courses
Shielding, isolating or on furlough? Grow your skillset with award-winning courses and diplomas, all within your budget.
Find out more at reed.co.ukCoronavirus advice for parents and carers from the NSPCC
Whether you're working from home with your kids for the first time or supporting children with anxiety due to coronavirus, we've got tips and advice for you.
Read more at NSPCC.org.ukEducation resources
Links to resources to help children continue to learn while they're off school
Oak National Academy online classroom and resources
The Academy offers 180 video lessons each week for schools to use, across a broad range of subjects. The lessons cover children in Reception through to Year 10 and are free to use
Read more at thenational.academyBBC Bitesize
The BBC has launched an education package across TV and online, featuring celebrities and teachers, helping to keep children learning at home and supporting parents.
Read more at bbc.co.uk/bitesizeGet help with technology and remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Education on Sunday 19 April, laptops and tablets will be made available to help the most disadvantaged young people access online learning and social care services. Local authorities, trusts and other relevant organisations overseeing schools will be given guidance on how to place online orders for devices for eligible pupils.
Read about the scheme at gov.ukMental health and emotional wellbeing
Guidance and advice about looking after your mental health, and organisations who can offer support.
NHS | 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus
Here are 10 ways you can help improve your mental health and wellbeing if you are worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak.
Read more at nhs.ukNHS | Mental wellbeing while staying at home
The tips and advice here are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel while staying at home.
Read more at nhs.ukMIND | Coronavirus and your wellbeing
Information from MIND to help you cope if you're feeling anxious and how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing.
Read more at mind.org.ukSamaritans | If you're worried about your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
It's normal that coronavirus will affect people's mental health. Samaritans has gathered some resources that might be helpful.
Read more at samaritans.org
