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As part of Our Frontline, 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.

Routines have proven psychological benefits. In times of high stress and high uncertainty, such as the coronavirus pandemic, establishing a degree of stability can be an effective way for managers to protect wellbeing in their teams.

Research shows that the majority of us aren’t getting enough sleep. Here, Sanjay Verma, Chief Sleep Officer at sleep, health and wellness group Hilding Anders, gives seven tips for self-employed people struggling with sleep.

PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a hormone-based mood disorder which can be classed as a disability. This guide for employers covers supportive policies and practices, as well as legal obligations.

Throughout the pandemic, there are new issues for line managers to consider. Mind produced this guidance to support and inform their own line managers. It's a useful example of the subjects you might cover with your own colleagues.

Employers can be required to make adjustments to make sure employees aren't disadvantaged by mental health problems—and, even when not a requirement, it's a good idea. This brief document from Acas lists lots of suggestions, including many free ones.

This video and web page explores ways we can look after our mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.

Many people are finding themselves working remotely or in unusual situations due to the coronavirus outbreak. This quick factsheet has tips for supporting them and links to more information.

This PDF guide from Unilever has been designed to help line managers to start one-on-one conversations with their teams about how they are feeling about their return to work after a long period of working from home or furlough.

Acas have put together a video to help you look after the mental health and wellbeing of your employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article from trade magazine Home Care Insight breaks down the key information from the World Health Organisation for care workers, including all the relevant tips and advice for your profession. 

Business in the Community have created this guide to help employers to provide the right support for their working carers and ensure their wellbeing.

IPSE have put together an online coronavirus hub designed to help the self-employed to understand the law, the latest advice, and provide links to other organisations for specialist advice.

If your workplace has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be worried about the wellbeing of your staff. This guide from Bupa explores some ways leaders can help their teams look after their own mental health in challenging times.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is able to support small organisations with advice, financial expertise and support, and this may be especially useful during this uncertain period.

Twinkl and Mind have created resources which can offer you support to do your job and look after your wellbeing as a teacher during the pandemic.

ISO 45003 is a global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health in the workplace. This website explains more about ISO 45003, and how you can access it for free.

This guide from Inspire Workplaces covers their services available for employers in Northern Ireland. They can support workplaces with building a comprehensive wellbeing strategy.