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Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from Covid- 19

This guidance is for everyone in England who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. If you are in this group, you will previously have received a letter from the NHS or from your GP telling you this. You may have been advised to shield in the past. This guidance applies to clinically extremely vulnerable individuals only. Others living in a household with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable are not advised to follow this guidance.

Providing Community Support for the Unsung Heroes

How Don't Tone Alone CIC is helping unpaid carers better support others within their communities through the provision of online exercise classes.

Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family

This guidance is for anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.

Carers Trust Social Care Survey 2020

Only 12% of unpaid carers say they get enough support from social care system

Two sides of the story – Share that you Care – Carers UK and British Gas

There are over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK. Watch our short film to see the impact that caring can have on people’s lives, and how talking can help.

What is Carer Allowance?

Carer’s Allowance is a government benefit to help you out financially if you care for someone close to you.

What support can you get as a carer

If you spend a lot of time helping someone who is disabled, seriously ill, or needs a lot of extra help, then you are a carer.

Carers’ break: Dealing with feelings of guilt and anxiety

They tell us how these feelings can be faced and overcome.

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with Other’s Mental Illness

In this video, we talk about the 5 do's and don’ts of mental illness.

Greenwich Food Bank

If you can’t afford food, you can call 0800 470 4831 to speak to Greenwich Community Hub, a referral agency partner of Greenwich Foodbank about getting a voucher. Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly. If you have any questions, please contact the food bank on the number on our contact us page.

Greenwich Peer Support

Peer Support is widely recognised as an effective method of supporting anyone experiencing mental health problems. It provides community-led solutions which can be tailored to the individual needs of adults who are experiencing mental distress.

Low cost councelling in East London

We are a group of committed, professionally qualified counsellors operating as a registered charity. We provide a low-cost high-quality service to all of our clients who may not be able to access counselling due to cost.

State of Ageing 2020

The picture described here through analysing nationally-available data shows how people across England are ageing. It shows the state of our health, our finances and our communities when COVID-19 hit and the impact it has had so far.

Caring Matters

Caring Matters November 2020 – policy updates for Carers Trust.

Addiction, Mental Health, Bereavement, Community Support, Medical Services

Useful URLs and resourcs for Life Events such as Addiction, Mental Health, Bereavement, Community Support, Medical Services

Benefits for Carers

If you look after someone with an illness or disability, this factsheet will help you to work out which benefits you may be able to claim.