Link to NI direct/ advice NI and PHA guidelines
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.adviceni.net/
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/
Links to Wellbeing and Emotional Support
https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/news/2020/october/covid-wellbeing-ni-guide-to-looking-after-your-wellbeing
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-taking-care-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Prescription Delivery Information
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/prescriptions
Rural Support – Emotional and Practical Support for the Farming Community
https://www.ruralsupport.org.uk/how-we-can-help/helpline/
Latest Information on the Furlough Scheme
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-workers
Universal Credit
Those who are claiming UC for the first time will be unlikely to get processed before Christmas so they need to know about emergency funding. Also, those who find themselves strapped for cash may get some help from a variety of emergency funds.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/extra-financial-support
Red Cross
Links to Red Cross support for those who are facing severe cash crisis – they have a hardship fund that can be used.
https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/uk/coronavirus-cash-grants-support-people-with-dignity
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help
Family Support Hubs and Councils are managing the food response for people who are isolating.
https://www.communityni.org/help/family-support-hubs
https://www.nicva.org/covid19/covid-19-action-with-local-councils
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-and-rate-bills
If in any doubt about entitlement to help and support
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/unclaimed-benefits
Helplines NI
https://helplinesni.com/
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Childline – 0800 1111
- Barnardos – 02890 668333
- Rural Support: 0800 138 1678
- Cara Friend – 0808 8000 390
- Carers NI – 02890 439 843
- Lifeline – 0808 808 8000
- Text SHOUT – 85258 – 24 crisis helpline
