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Helping you manage your own health and wellbeing while looking after others.

The current pandemic has interrupted the way we grieve. Use these essential resources to help you navigate this very unique situation.

Information For parents and carers.

At-risk children and young people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

This poster gives advice to care homes on the actions they should take in the case of an outbreak of COVID-19 or influenza

This poster outlines the COVID-19 testing process for care homes and what to do if there is an outbreak.

Choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine will help protect staff, their families and residents in care homes.

When making a decision about getting the vaccine it’s important to know the facts. This poster outlines frequently asked questions and the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine.

The poster is available to print off in-house if required in care homes

Many of us have faced difficult personal, financial or physical challenges during the pandemic, and it's natural that this can have an impact on our mental health.

You could be feeling uncertain about what you should or shouldn’t be doing, or worried about what's going on in the world. It might seem like a lot is happening outside of our control, and this can feel overwhelming.  It’s natural that these changes can affect our mental health and wellbeing.

This winter, it’s important to be kind to yourself and take things at your own pace. If you’re finding things tough, try to talk about how you are feeling with others. You’re not alone. At Samaritans, we’re committed to helping you if you’re struggling to cope, however we can. 

Samaritans is a critical service, needed now more than ever. Our volunteers are always here to listen and won’t judge or tell you what to do. While it may take us longer to answer the phone or respond to emails, we're still here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Excessive dryness or eczema due to hand washing

As coronavirus fears continue to circulate and we see rising cases in the UK, it only makes sense to follow current recommendations surrounding the importance of hand hygiene and washing practices.  However, repeated cleansing and use of alcohol gel has resulted in nearly all of my patients this week in suffering with some degree of either excessive dryness or very active hand dermatitis (eczema)