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  • NHS services across the Yorkshire region are experiencing extremely high demand at the moment – this includes GP practices which are extremely busy

 

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Coronavirus - A New Infection has been detected in Wuhan, China

If you have any concerns that you may have been exposed to or become infected with the novel coronavirus, please follow the links below which will tell you what you should do based on your particular circumstances:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19

Please DO NOT attend the Hospital Emergency Department or Surgery.

All travellers who develop relevant symptoms, however mild, within 14 days of returning from mainland China, should self-isolate at home immediately and call NHS 111.  

All travellers from Wuhan and Hubei Province should self-isolate for 14 days, even if they do not have symptoms, due to the increased risk from that area 

Covid Vaccine

GPs in Sheffield are working hard to finalise the arrangements for COVID-19 vaccinations. This has been the subject of very stringent rules and regulations and you can be assured that the NHS is working around the clock to finalise the details.  We are very confident that most vaccination hubs will be in place by early to mid-January, using the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine.    This vaccine’s storage requirements have severely limited the locations from which the vaccines can be stored and given.  We do anticipate the approval of the Astra Zeneca/Oxford vaccine shortly and this will enable us to plan for many more vaccination centres, because this vaccine is easier to transport and store. Patients aged 80 or over, care home staff and healthcare staff are the first priority groups for vaccinations, and these will be broadened once more vaccine becomes available.    Patients will be contacted when their vaccine is available and we are asking everyone to avoid contacting their surgery in the meantime. It is possible that people are hearing of neighbours receiving the vaccination, but this will only be because they are registered with a GP practice that is in the first round for the vaccination programme rollout, or are a member of NHS or adult care staff.   Everyone has an important part to play and we’re asking people to remember the following:

  • please don’t contact the NHS to seek a vaccine, we will contact you;
  • when we do contact you, please attend your booked appointments;
  • please continue to follow all the guidance to control the virus and save lives.

Ordering Medication

At this time of severe NHS pressure, we request that you do NOT make early prescription requests, as these will be refused. There is no medicine shortage but if everyone orders early, there will be. Due to work pressures we may not be able to reply to every “early” request but you can assume it has been declined, in line with NHS policy, to preserve medication supplies for everyone.

Thank you for your consideration

Planning and Research

Coronavirus is affecting all of our lives. If the effects of the virus are starting to impact your life and mental health there is a lot of support available. Things are changing quickly and it can be hard to manage these challenges, particularly is you already have a mental health problem.

 

Here is a good summary on factors to consider to manage your wellbeing during the virus outbreak available through the Mind Website. Another good resource of information is available through this link onto mentalhealth.org.uk which focuses on how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

 

 

Below is a further list of resources that may be of help to you in this time.

Urgent and Crisis Help

 

If you feel you need urgent help in mental health crisis please call 999 or visit A+E at the Northern General Hospital.

 

Single Point of Access (SPA, Sheffield Community Mental Health) is available 24/7: 0114 2263636

 

If you work for local authority organisation, police, ambulance service or similar organisation and require urgent mental health support 24/7 support at 0114 226 3797

 

Samaritans 24/7 116 123

 

Text SHOUT for crisis text support 24/7 to 85258

 

Rethink Sheffield Helpline 24/7 free listening service and advice line 0808 801 0440

Mental Health Advice and Support

 

Here is a good summary on factors to consider to manage your wellbeing during the virus outbreak available through the Mind Website.

 

Sheffield Mental Health Guide: signposting to adult mental health, children and young peoples mental health and general support services available in Sheffield. A valuable resource for mindfulness activities.

If you would like to speak to someone about available support visit website or call 0114 273 7009

 

Wellbeing Support Line for young people in Sheffield. People anywhere in the city aged 12-18 can access support for issues such as low mood, anxious thoughts, exam stress, relationship issues, loneliness by contacting 0808 275 8892. The support line is open Mon to Friday 5pm to 9pm and Saturday 9am to 9pm

 

Top 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus

 

 

Covid-19 community helpline: Coronavirus Support for People, Sheffield City Council. You can contact for support for help with tasks such as shopping, medication and social contact on 0114 273 4567.

 

Mind E friends: a supportive online community which provides a safe place to listen be heard and thoughts be shared.

 

Mindfulness advice and activities to help with feelings of helplessness and anxiety.

Older People

 

Age UK (Sheffield) offer telephone support and advice. Contact via 0114 250 2850 or email enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk.

 

Buzz Sheffield provide entertainment packs for older people. The packs include Quizzes, large print crosswords and much more. Email hello@buzzsheffield.co.uk to request a pack.

  

Silver Line: A free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people 24/7. Call 0800 470 8090.  

Financial and Employment Advice

 

The Citizens Advice Bureau is available via digital platform and phone. Please click the hyperlink for details on their website or call the advice line on

  

If you require advice or information about benefits or Universal Credit please call the Universal Credit Help to Claim Line on 0800 144 8444 (Mon-Fri) 8am – 6pm or log on to www.sheffield.gov.uk/universalcredit

 

If you are struggling with council tax payments during the Covid19 Pandemic you can use the online application, email counciltax.payments@sheffield.gov.uk or call 0114 273 677.

Sheffield Food Banks: Details online or call 03444 113 111

Domestic Violence

 

Sheffield’s Domestic Abuse Helpline is free to call from mobiles and landlines: 0808 808 2241. If you are currently thinking or trying to leave an unsafe environment at home they have a safety plan in place.

 

Older People

 

Age UK (Sheffield) offer telephone support and advice. Contact via 0114 250 2850 or email enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk.

 

Buzz Sheffield provide entertainment packs for older people. The packs include Quizzes, large print crosswords and much more. Email hello@buzzsheffield.co.uk to request a pack.

  

Silver Line: A free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people 24/7. Call 0800 470 8090.  

 

 

Carers

 

Support and advice is available through Carers UK website.



 
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