We understand the strain the Coronavirus outbreak is having on people’s mental health and financial situations, especially those who are continuing to go into work to ensure the country makes it through this unprecedented time.
We’ve put together a selection of useful support resources should you need them during this time.
- Mental Health resources
- Financial resources
Mental Health
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care offers support to cope with bereavement and grieving, including support for those who are grieving throughout this difficult time.
Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
Website: www.cruse.org.uk
Family Lives
Family Lives offers advice on all aspects of parenting, including coping practically and emotionally during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Phone: 0808 800 2222 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm)
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Men’s Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mind – Fitness to drive
Explains the rights that you have to drive and what information you need to tell the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind – Coping as a key worker
Mind gives tips for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing, help with understanding difficult feelings, and ways to find support.
Website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coping-as-a-key-worker/
NHS mood self-assessment
The NHS mood self-assessment quiz has been designed to help you understand how you\’ve been feeling recently.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mood-self-assessment/
Samaritans
Samaritans offer confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
Financial Support
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service Coronavirus guide covers your rights to sick pay, what benefits you can claim if you’re self-employed or not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Website: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Money Saving Expert – Coronavirus finance and bills help
Money-Saving Expert has a regularly updated guide that includes advice for renters and homeowners, and advice on bills including utilities, loans, car finance, and broadband/TV.
Website: www.moneysavingexpert.com
Don’t forget, the Bluestones Supply Chain team is still available and here if you want to discuss anything or would like to talk to anyone.
Contact us:
Derby: 01332 913 171
Glasgow: 0141 442 0060
North East: 0191 814 9960
North West: 01928 444 051