COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...

If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS: self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms for advice.

The Suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) leaflet is for patients with suspected coronavirus who have not been admitted to hospital and will be isolating at home.

Well-being while staying at home

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Get urgent support now.

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

Videos to Support Colleagues and Patients

PHE have developed the following videos to encourage people with SMI to have the Covid Vaccination.

The videos have been developed by Public Health England in collaboration with Equally Well UK and NHS England, including GP professionals and Expert by Experience. They provide useful information for people with SMI to know what to expect from the vaccination process and how to prepare before their appointments. They also provide information for primary care professionals to better support people with SMI in their areas.

Equally Well UK have also produced a guide for people with a diagnosis of severe mental illness to support them with their vaccination, which can be found via their website.

Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions

Further Information

Advice for High Risk Patients

Looking after your mental health