Coronavirus Information

The main symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. Read the latest advice and information from NHS and the Government about the Coronavirus.

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HWW Letter to WCC re Public Health England Covid-19 Review – Disparities in Risks and Outcomes June 2020

HWW response to WCC Care Home Support Plan June 2020

WCC Reply to HWW Care Home Support Plan letter July 2020

HWW Letter to Worcestershire County Council re Care Sector April 2020

Worcestershire County Council response to HWW Care Sector letter June 2020

Coronavirus Information –

NHS information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do if you have symptoms

Latest government information and advice

Local information and support –

• Worcestershire County Council COVID-19 Information 
• Worcestershire County Council – Here 2 Help – Community Support

Access to local health services –

• West Midlands Cancer Alliance – Get Symptoms Checked – Press Release
• Access to Dentistry – update 28th May
• Key Messages – Accessing NHS Services
• Changes to the way GP practices are working in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
• Access to Dental Services – update 24th April
• Worcestershire Health and Care Trust – Patient information
• Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust – Patient information
• NHS England – Guidance on suspension of visiting and exceptions

Mental health and emotional wellbeing –

• Worcestershire County Council – Looking after yourself while you are at home
• Every Mind Matters – Looking after your mental health
• NSPCC – Talking to a child who is worried about Coronavirus
• Healthwatch England – Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?
• Mental Health Foundation – Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
• Five Steps to look after yourself and others

Carers –

• Carers UK – Coronavirus information for carers
•  Government guidance for those who provide unpaid care for friends or family
•  Activities and educational resources for children and young people with Special Educational Needs

Information and support for people with sight loss – 

• Guide Dogs for the Blind – COVID-19 Support and Information

Information in community languages –

• Doctors of the World and British Red Cross information translated into community languages

Easy Read information –

•  Keep Safe – Easy Read information updates

Making complaints to the NHS during the Coronavirus outbreak –

• NHS England – Update on Complaints process due to Coronavirus
• Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman – Coronavirus Update
• Onside advocacy – Coronavirus Update

Other information –

• Yellow Card Scheme – Reporting adverse incidents with medicine and medical devices
• Herefordshire & Worcestershire CCG Presentation HWW Public Board Meeting 28.5.20-Covid-19