Resources

Twinkl and Mind have created a range of resources to support school staff wellbeing as more children start returning to school following the COVID-19 lockdown.

This web page can help you to plan a healthy routine, find times to relax and support you through this difficult time to be a teacher.

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.

This web page lists the practical, emotional, and financial support that police officers, staff, volunteers and their families might need to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

If you'd like to offer advice to help your furloughed staff to look after their wellbeing, this guide from Mind can be used as an example.

This guide from CIPD explains many of the factors you will need to think about to prepare for people returning to the workplace.

This PDF guide covers some of the areas you will need to think about as staff come back, including managing the risk of the virus transmitting, providing reassurance, and teaching line managers about new procedures.

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.

Lifelines Scotland is a project designed to help first responders to stay well, beat stress and boost your resilience.

Education Support have put together a series of resources to help teachers and educators to cope with feelings of anxiety caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Oxford Mindfulness Centre are hosting a series of Zoom meetings designed to help front line health workers to take care of their mental health during this difficult time.

This PDF factsheet from Business in the Community explains the different types of wellbeing and the impact that the COVID-19 crisis might be having on them.

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

This website offers ways to help you cope with feelings of anxiety and loneliness in a variety of healthy, calming ways.

The COVID-19 crisis is adding pressure to almost every job. The Fire Fighters Charity have set up a phone line dedicated to helping fire fighters with a wide range of support.

This guide is designed to help you during your first few months back at work following a period of absence due to mental ill-health. It's based on the IGLOo model, looking at the Individual, Group, Leader and Organisation's parts to play.

This guide is designed to help you to support a colleague who is returning to work after a mental health-related absence. It's based on the IGLOo model, looking at the Individual, Group, Leader and Organisation's parts to play.

This guide is designed for line managers to support team members returning to work after a mental health-related absence. It's based on the IGLOo model, looking at the Individual, Group, Leader and Organisation's parts to play.

This guide is designed for HR professionals to support employees returning to work after a mental health-related absence. It's based on the IGLOo model, looking at the Individual, Group, Leader and Organisation's parts to play.

With more people working from home, this guide from Business in the Community suggests what different types of domestic abuse look like and what employers might be able to do to help.

During the coronavirus outbreak, many legal professionals might be working from home for the first time. This PDF guide from Eversheds Sutherland explores ways you can look after your wellbeing while during this period.

Help for Heroes are using their knowledge of helping those who have had traumatic experiences at work to help NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis.

Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are always there to listen. As part of Our Frontline, essential services staff who are working on the frontlines can call free on 116 123 to speak in confidence with a trained listening volunteer.

As part of Our Frontline, NHS and care staff in England can call Samaritans' dedicated confidential support line free on 0800 069 6222, 7am–11pm every day. Staff anywhere else in the UK can call on 116 123 to speak with a trained listening volunteer.

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.

As part of Our Frontline, Shout provides a free 24/7 text support service for emergency services staff and first responders. Text BLUELIGHT to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer.

As part of Our Frontline, Shout provides a free 24/7 text support service for social care and NHS staff who are working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. Text FRONTLINE to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer.

This web page from the NHS outlines ten easy ways for you to reduce the amount of stress you experience. It includes tips on remaining positive, connecting with people, and getting active.

This short guide from Mind explores some of the worries and difficulties you might experience due to the coronavirus pandemic, and some ways to ensure your mental health is protected.

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.