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Healthy Minds #StillHereToHelp
In this climate of economic uncertainty, it is difficult to keep a clear head.
The second Healthy Minds newspaper article in the Bradford T&A series on mental looks at finance and wellbeing. Council worker Michelle shares her story on anxiety about money and how Covid-19 has had an impact on her income.
You can read Michelle's story here.
For information on how to manage financial stress, visit the Healthy Minds website.
Blood donation wanted from recovered Covid-19 patients
If you have you recovered from Covid-19, you may be able to help those who are still seriously ill with the disease.
NHS Blood and Transplant is leading a major programme, on behalf of the Government, to collect blood donations from those who have recovered and are now well.
It contains ‘convalescent plasma’ which may contain antibodies that their body has created to fight the coronavirus.
If this is transfused into someone who is ill, it can help them develop their own antibodies to the virus.
We know that the plasma from three groups of recovered people is most likely to be able to save lives – men, the over 35s, and people who needed hospital treatment.
We also know people with an Asian heritage also have particular have high levels of antibodies and are keen to hear from them.
If you think you can donate your plasma, call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
Relationship Matters
We are all spending longer periods of time with our loved ones and this is bound to bring about some added challenges. Whether couples together or separated the way they communicate can impact on their relationship and their children.
Disagreements and arguments are completely normal in family life, but if they are becoming a problem then help is at hand.
The Relationship Matters website gives everyone tips, information and help to stay calm, work out what needs to happen and signposting where you can get help if problems get worse, such as:
- Arguing, rows, shouting all the time
- Are they worried about splitting up?
- Is there sulking, silent treatment, slamming doors or walking away from each other?
- Are worries getting in the way of managing everyday life?
- If family members are not able to say sorry after an argument and move on.
- If a family is using hurtful texts, emails or Facebook against each other?
Domestic Violence
If you have any concerns around controlling or coercive behaviour, violence or fear seek advice from our local domestic violence services. Bradford’s Survive and Thrive Partnership (Staying Put, Family Action and Women Centre) operate key domestic abuse and sexual violence services:
- Operate the One Front Door offering specialist support, information and on-going assistance. Call 0808 2800 999 between the hours of 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday
- Please bear in mind that our helplines might be busy. You can email us at referrals@stayingput.org.uk
- Outside of working hours - National 24-hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
If people are immediate danger they need to contact the police on 999.
You can get more support for victims of domestic violence or abuse here.
Other help advice available:
People asked to wear face coverings at GP practices
Following national guidance on wearing face coverings in a number of public spaces, and in hospitals, the local NHS is asking people to wear face coverings if they need to go to their GP practice for an appointment. The use of face coverings will help protect you, other patients in the waiting area, and staff.
Face coverings should not be used by children under the age of 3 or those who may find it difficult to manage them correctly, like those who may have respiratory conditions.
GP practices have already changed the way they are doing things to make it safer for patients to come into the surgery. Staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks and wherever possible social distancing guidelines are maintained.
Most appointments are still happening over the phone or using video consultation, but patients are being seen face to face for urgent appointments, and for things like childhood vaccinations or cervical smear tests.
People are still asked to call ahead and not go to their GP practice unless advised.
The GOV.UK website includes information about wearing face coverings and how to make your own.
Local health, care, voluntary and local authority services are still here to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Services across Bradford district and Craven are working together to remind local people to still get in touch if they need help before their situation worsens as part of the #StillHereToHelp campaign.
Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000 or for BSL text 07790 347389.
We can help by:
- helping you get a priority shopping delivery slot
- arranging food parcels for people on the government shielded list who need them
- ringing for a friendly chat
- referring people who are not shielded who need emergency food to one of the district's food banks
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Stay at home as much as possible
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During this time, work from home if you can. When you do go out:
- avoid public transport if possible
- wear a face covering if you do use public transport and in busy places
- keep your distance from people who are not in your household
- wash or sanitise your hands regularly
- use cashless payment if possible
If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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