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April 2020 Newsletter

Our Updates


Coronavirus  


Get the latest national and local advice 

Stay At Home - Protect the NHS - Save Lives 

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Our role during the coronavirus pandemic  


An update from our Cheif Executive 

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Coronavirus Survey  


Tell us about your experiences of health and social care services during the coronavirus outbreak

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What care homes did next - April 2020  


Take a look at the recommendations and Care Home responses from two Care Home visits 

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Everyone has a story, tell us yours!


We always want to hear about your experiences of health and social care services. Whether you had a great experience with kind and caring staff or a terrible time with cancelled appointments and lost letters 

We need you

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Articles


Your NHS services are still here for you  


Injuries and illnesses have not stopped to make way for coronavirus

If you have any health concerns get the right help and advice  

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24/7 Mental Health Helpline launches in Bucks   


This helpline will operate during the coronavirus pandemic and will take the pressure off 111  

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Support for patients and families during the coronavirus outbreak    


This is an especially difficult and worrying time if you have a relative or someone you care for in hospital

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has put some support in place to try and reduce the stress and help you stay in contact with your loved ones 
  
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Domestic abuse support in Buckinghamshire during coronavirus    


Lockdown does not mean you are trapped

Buckinghamshire Council is sharing advice to support people who may be experiencing domestic abuse  
  
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Sally tells us how her husbands Care Home made his birthday special     


''It is wonderful that modern technology can provide links to family and friends from inside our own home''
  
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News and Updates


Random acts of kindness during the coronavirus outbreak


We have learnt that amid fear, there is also community, support and hope. 

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Coronavirus updates 


SignHealth is committed to making sure coronavirus information is available in British Sign Language 

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Coronavirus - Guidance and advice for voluntary groups and volunteers


Community Impact Bucks have brought together a range of advice and guidance to support the voluntary sector 

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Guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing  


Have you seen the Government advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of young people during the coronavirus pandemic? 

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10-minute home cardio workout   


The NHS has put together some home workout routines to help you stay healthy and active whilst staying at home 

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Thank you!   


During these unprecedented times, we want the NHS to know that we are grateful 

Thank you to all the nurses; doctors; GPs and carers

We appreciate your ongoing hard work and fight against this virus

 
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