There are a number of online and telephone resources listed below to help if you feel your circumstances are challenging or you feel unsafe. You can also contact Kingston Health Centre to arrange a consultation with one of the GPs.
Domestic Abuse
SafeLives
Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.
http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domesticabuse-and-covid-19
Kingston Domestic Violence Hub
The One Stop Shop and face to face meetings are closed due to the pandemic. Support is still available by contacting the Kingston Domestic Violence Hub 0208 547 6046 (Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247 (open 24 hours including weekends). In an emergency always dial 999
IRISi interventions
IRISi is a social enterprise established to promote and improve the healthcare response to gender based violence.
Mental Health
MIND
Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. www.mind.org.uk
YoungMinds
Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health andwellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus. https://youngminds.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Tips to help you and your family look after your mental health at a time when there is much discussion about threats to our physical health
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Kingston iCope
Confidential advice for problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. During the pandemic face-to-face services have been suspended but telephone and online support is available.
https://www.icope.nhs.uk/kingston/
Coronavirus Anxiety workbook
A resource to help us build resilience during the pandemic.
https://thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdf
Children & Young Families
NSPCC helpline
0808 800 5000 If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact the NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Childline 0800 1111
Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
YoungMinds
Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health andwellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus. https://youngminds.org.uk
Young children worried about Coronavirus
This is a story book written by a paediatric nurse from Southampton: https://florencemelly.org/dave-the-dog-is-worried-about-coronavirus/
ICON
Babies cry: You can cope. http://iconcope.org/
Practical Support for those self-isolating or shielding
Help with Meals
You can self-refer to Kingston Aid to request meals to be provided https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefDpUJKdeOkwGvDTeZdNa87dy0TS6Ii1owBhC-L6l8NRemqQ/viewform
Kingston Together Stronger (Residents of RBK)
Council run practical help for those self-isolating due to symptoms of coronavirus or who have received a letter from the NHS advising them to stay home for 12 weeks. You can also contact if you would like to volunteer to support the community
0208 547 5000 or online
https://kingston-self.achieveservice.com/AchieveForms/?mode=fill&consentMessage=yes&form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-93bd3c54-6a0f-436a-9bd1-f86dbdd5d45f/AF-Stage-9574eb25-9894-4b60-867f-24697b198757/definition.json&process=1&process_uri=sandbox-processes://AF-Process-93bd3c54-6a0f-436a-9bd1-f86dbdd5d45f&process_id=AF-Process-93bd3c54-6a0f-436a-9bd1-f86dbdd5d45f
Richmond & Twickenham Community Hub
Council organised services with practical support and for those who would like to volunteer to help
0208 871 6555 or online https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/wellbeing_and_lifestyle/health_protection_information/coronavirus_information/community_hub
