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Covid variants and vaccine effectiveness
An update on Variants of Concern and UK vaccine effectiveness data
Wellbeing resources for children
Digital resources specifically designed to support primary school aged children during the pandemic
Vaccinating the severely mentally ill
GPs are encouraged to apply a flexible approach to defining SMI
Learning Disability: Easy read guides for patients, face mask exemption cards, and resources for carers
Resources specifically designed to support people with learning difficulties during the pandemic
Wellbeing resources and support for students
Online, phone and email support to help students navigate the challenges of the Covid pandemic
QCovid Risk Calculator
Additional people are now being added to the Shielded Patient List using the QCovid risk calculator
The Black and Asian family Covid-19 Helpline
Bolo: Barnardo s Covid-19 helpline and webchat for those 11+
Psychological responses to disasters
Guidance on the natural course of community recovery, and signs of compassion fatigue
Domestic Abuse
Household isolation instructions do not apply for patients escaping domestic abuse
How important is the role of sleep in immune function and should this influence prescribing for patients in high risk groups?
Advice from a Consultant Psychiatrist in Behavioural Sleep Medicine
How can we best manage insomnia during the pandemic?
Advice from a Consultant Psychiatrist in Behavioural Sleep Medicine
Bereavement
Resources for patients and those supporting people who have been bereaved by Covid-19
Online resources to support recovery from Covid-19
Information for patients on physical and emotional recovery
Wellbeing resource packs for parents in multiple languages
Translations of high quality advice and resources compiled by child psychologists in one place
Prescribing for high risk patients with insomnia or depression during the pandemic
Advice from an expert pharmacist
Is low mood a common symptom in the acute and recovery phase of Covid-19 infection?
An update on emerging evidence from a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
How should GPs manage post-Covid depression and Chronic Fatigue?
Advice from a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
How long should we expect low mood symptoms to last for after Covid-19?
Advice from a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
When does anxiety about leaving the home become problematic for older adults?
Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults
Alcohol dependence – harm reduction in homeless populations
Simple guidance on determining baseline alcohol intake and brief guidance on safe reduction
How should I advise my elderly patient who has become anxious about leaving the house?
Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults
Opioid dependence – management in homeless populations
Guidance on symptomatic relief of opiate withdrawal
Parenting advice for families under pressure
Resources for parents on managing challenging behaviours and negative emotions
Activities to do at home to support young people’s mental health
Resources developed by CAMHS experts for different age groups
Clozapine guidance for patients with Covid-19
Symptoms of Covid-19 can mimic clozapine related Adverse Drug Effects
ADHD medications during the COVID-19 outbreak
Expert guidance encourages flexibility around monitoring to enable continued access to ADHD medications
Helping families manage challenging behaviour during the Covid-19 lockdown
Experts provide guidance for GPs and for families
Psychotropic medication
Careful consideration should be given to whether now is the best the time to withdraw or change patients from medication
