CHILDREN’S GUIDE TO CORONAVIRUS AND STRATEGIES FOR COPING

Children’s Commissioner for England have put together a short guide to help explain to children, in a language they can understand, some of the issues surrounding coronavirus.

Please find below some useful links pertaining to safety and wellbeing during this time:

Kooth

National Online Safety

British Red Cross Corona Support

NSPCC

Government Guidance

Government Guidance Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Domestic Abuse Covid-19 poster

 

City & Hackney COVID-19 bereavement service for young people and families

Details of bereavement support is now available through St Joseph’s Hospice for children, young people and families who have lost a family member, care giver or other significant person due to COVID-19.

This is available free of charge to children and young people up to the age of 18 who either live in City & Hackney or are registered with a City & Hackney GP, and will accept self and professional referrals. This document contains further details about the support available, eligibility criteria and how to refer.