Our Frontline: support for key and essential workers

Shout provides a free 24/7 text support service for anyone who's a key worker during the coronavirus crisis. Text KEYWORKER to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer.

Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are there to listen - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Essential services staff who are working on the frontlines can call free on 116 123 to speak in confidence with a trained listening volunteer.

While much of the country stays at home, key workers aren't in the same boat. This page has tips for taking care of your mental health and wellbeing, help with understanding difficult feelings, and ways to find support.

This web page from the NHS outlines ten easy ways for you to reduce the amount of stress you experience. Many of them are quick enough to slot into quiet moments before, during or after work.

This PDF guide from Unilever explains what emotional energy is, and how it interacts with your wellbeing.

It isn't only about work, though - you might have other worries and issues during the pandemic. This short guide explores some of the mental health difficulties you might experience, and some ways to stay well.