HIL- Health Information Library

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

COVID-19 portal - Trusted information resources

 

NHS Website- Overview of Covid-19 and latest information and advice

 

NHS- Supporting your recovery after COVID-19, information for family friends and carers, helps you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.

 

Advice from the Hospital about COVID -19 (corona Virus)

 

Patient UK -Information about COVID-19- how to protect yourself

 

BMJ Patient information leaflet 

 

British Heart Foundation - See Coronavirus hub for patients, ; Long Covid: what is it and what should you do if you have it

 COVID-19 resources for health care professionals.

 

Diabetes UK - latest advice on coronavirus

 

Macmillan Cancer support - Information and support about Coronavirus for people with cancer

 

Asthma UK - COVID-19 : Health advice for people with Asthma

 

Asthma+Lung UK - Information about Long COVID

 

Alzeimer's Society -  Coronavirus: information for people affected with dementia

 

MIND- Information about Corona virus and your wellbeing

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society -  Information about MS and Coronavirus care and support

 

Gov.UK- Information about Corona Virus (COVID-19) what you need to do

 

Public Health England COVID-19: Guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing

 

World Health Organization - Information about Mental health and psychological considerations during COVID-19 outbreak

Royal College of Psychiatrists - Information about COVID-19 and Mental Health for young people and adults about dealing with anxiety

Royal College of Occupational Therapists-  Information about Practical advice for people during and after having COVID-19 ; Practical advice for people who have been treated in hospital

Charted Society of physiotherapists - Information about COVID-19: Road to recovery

 

OneYou - Tips if you are worried about Coronavirus,information about  looking after your Mental health, exercise for your MIND, BODY and FREE Apps to help you stress less, handle anxiety and lift your mood.

 

Mental Health Foundation- Information about how to look after your mental health during the corona virus out break

 

AnxietyUK- Videos, blogs and webinars, Support and resources during corona virus outbreak

 

AgeUK- Information about Corona Virus (COVID-19)

 

BDA-The Association of UK Dietitians Advice about coronavirus for general public

 

Doctors of the World - Provides basic information about coronavirus translated in to 51 languages

 

HEE Library Knowledge Services - collated coronavirus resources; easy read formats ; Coronavirus information in British sign language and other Accesssible formats

 

The Money Advice Service - Information about Money advice during coronavirus outbreak

 

Drinkaware - Information about Alcohol and coronavirus

 

See also NHS Mental Health Apps ; Mental Health & wellbeing self assessment tools; breathing exercise for stress; stress and relaxation; finding service and support; Mental Health; Anxiety; Depression and stress; Benefits; A-Z health topics

 

Patient Information Leaflets

Practical information for people who have been treated in hospital with COVID-19 - This leaflet is put together by Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust doctors  for patients on discharge from hospital after COVID-19 treatment.

Doctors of the World - Coronavirus advice and translated health information for patients,

 

NHS- Supporting your recovery after COVID-19- provide information for family friends and carers, helps you to understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.what is COVID-19? , Managing the effects on your body , your road to wellbeing, your road to recovery  and if you have conditions  like cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory

 

 

Useful Links

 

bullet Information from World Health Organization or in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
bullet Information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on frequently asked questions and answers
bullet Information for pregnant women and children
bullet Information for people at risk for serious illness from COVID-19
bullet Information for travellers

Information from Government of Canada on corona virus disease (COVID-19) on

bullet Symptoms and treatment or in French
bullet Travel advice or in French

Information from Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen (IQWiG)[German]

New South Wales Government in Australia produces a range of translated consumer health information on COVID-19.

 

 Useful Websites

 

The following sites provide quality information about the coronavirus for the public, particularly travellers.

·         Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

·         Department of Health and Social Care

·         Foreign and Commonwealth Office

·         Gov.UK

·         Public Health Matters

·         World Health Organization

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has compiled a list of multi-language information for the public produced by European ministries of public health.

Gov.UK- Benefits - Information about benefits

The Money Advice Service - Advice and guide to improve finances

 

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