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Dr Elaine Kasket from the BPS Covid-19 Coordinating Group talks about the difficulties of saying goodbye to loved ones and grieving during the current pandemic, and the ways in which technology might be able to help.

These booklets provide advice for people who have experienced a bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The first two booklets offer advice on dealing with grief and bereavement, and practical advice on dealing with those aspects of a death that may be different during the pandemic period.

Psychological first aid is a humane, simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress during and after a crisis like the COVID 19 pandemic. It involves paying attention to the person’s reactions, active listening and if relevant, practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs.

The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland have produced a resource to support parents and carers of children in response to COVID-19

Mind your mental health during coronavirus – info leaflet for teens.

Get a COVID-19 vaccination and booster in Northern Ireland

First, second and booster COVID-19 vaccine doses are available at Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust vaccination hubs and participating community pharmacies across Northern Ireland. For some, mostly those aged 75 and over, a spring booster will be available through your GP or community pharmacy in April and May

Do you need to talk to your child about the death of a loved one in the context of COVID-19?

If you find yourself in this very sad and difficult position, it is hoped that this short animation and downloadable children's book will support you in having these conversations.

A hard copy of the Saying Goodbye book is also readily available for your child to personalise and keep. Please ring 028 9615 0934 or email PaedsPsychology@belfasttrust.hscni.net to request a free copy.

We’ve also created a version which can be printed out: https://adobe.ly/3aphMF7

We have previously understood the need to relax and recharge on going home (Joy at Home exercise) and the heightened importance of this in current days.There is also a need to mentally and emotionally prepare for work and this 5 minute exercise is hoped to allow you to focus your attention into the shift/day ahead, reminding yourself of your knowledge and skills and the support you both bring and receive in the teams in which you work.

All of the helplines listed on this website are still operational unless otherwise stated and are continuing to provide information, advice and guidance on a wide-range of health and wellbeing needs. Please use the search box below to find a helpline and to speak to someone today.

A number of new helplines have been established in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and are providing topic specific information and advice in relation to COVID-19