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Need to isolate or quarantine, or still unwell, but require food or medication
- the covid support groups still exist and can help:
covidmutualaid.org/local-groups/.
- if you look on your local council site www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online, they will have additional support resources and usually have a general "what support do you need" form and phone number to call, so that they can direct you to the correct services.
Testing www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/
- If you can't drive or are too unwell to go out but need a test, there is a courier service for home tests, so request that with a courier pickup.
- Call 119 for help with booking or registering a test.
Employment and money
- If you have any issues with your employer, ACAS can help: www.acas.org.uk/contact or 0300 123 1100
- For any financial concerns, the Money Advice Service offers free and impartial support: 0800 138 7777 or www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/about-us
- Local Councils have some hardship fund money to provide to their residents, contact their support page if you need help: www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online
- Housing advice - england.shelter.org.uk/.
Health
- If there is an emergency, call 999. 111 is still there for non-covid and non-urgent matters, 119 for testing. But if someone is unwell enough that you would usually have called 999, then call 999.
- NHS site - www.nhs.uk/
- Long Covid - This site has links to a wide range of support groups: www.selfhelp.org.uk/COVID-19_Survivors_Group_UK
- Anxiety and other mental health issues - www.anxietyuk.org.uk/coronanxiety-support-resources/ or www.mind.org.uk/
- Depression - call Samaritans on 116123 www.samaritans.org/.