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Coronavirus and mental health
The impact of COVID-19
March 2021 will mark the first year since the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. We spoke to some of the people in our services and groups about what impact Covid-19 and the government restrictions have had on their mental health.
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Covid 19: Advice for people severely affected by mental illness
We know that living with a severe mental illness can be challenging. And the current coronavirus pandemic could create additional problems. This information tries to help you ease or overcome some of these problems.
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Guidance on the Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer/BioNTech for people severely affected by mental illness.
Read more Read moreDo I have to wear a face covering?
During the current Coronavirus outbreak, it is now law in England for face coverings to be worn in most public places in order to minimise the risk of transmission. This blog from our advice and information team explains these rules and what options you have if you experience mental illness.
Read more Read moreWe face a mental health crisis – but can we come out of it stronger?
This week marks a month since the UK went into lockdown to stop the spread of Coronavirus. In this blog Brian Dow, our deputy CEO, looks at what we’ve experienced so far and asks if we can come out of this crisis stronger.
Read more Read moreUse of the Mental Health Act
Because of the coronavirus crisis, professionals might have to change the way they use the Mental Health Act. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) have provided this guidance for professionals.
Read more Read moreWhat is the test and trace service
The government are introducing the new test and trace service to help them trace the spread of the coronavirus and isolate new infections. Find out more about this service and what they will ask you.
Read more Read moreCoronavirus and Clozapine
We've been getting lots of questions about what impact the coronavirus has for people who require blood tests when taking clozapine. Our advice team have written this blog to help.
Read more Read moreCrucial role social care workers play has risen up the agenda, let’s make sure it stays there
Our Director of Operations explains why the recognition of the crucial role that social care plays in keeping people safe and well is not lost after the coronavirus crisis.
Read more Read moreRethink Mental Illness response to new Covid-19 national lockdown
The government announced another national lockdown in efforts to lessen the number of coronavirus cases on Saturday evening.
Read more Read moreCoronavirus: advice if you use direct payments for social care
This guidance is for anyone who receives direct payments to pay for their social care. It explains what you can use the direct payments for and whether the coronavirus outbreak is making any changes to that.
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Temporary changes to the Mental Health Act
The Mental Health Act must continue to function effectively throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, in order to ensure the safety, care, and treatment of people affected by mental illness.
How to manage anxiety as lockdown eases
As lockdown slowly eases, we asked our supporters what concerns they had about these changes and offered them advice on what they can do to support themselves.
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Rethink Advice & Information Team
If you need practical advice and information about mental illness, medication or support for carers then our advice team are there to help.
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Visit now Visit nowIf you are feeling worried or concerned about the current pandemic, a list of crisis and emotional support lines can be found here or you can contact the Samaritans via their website.
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