Covid-19 Support Room
How can we help you?
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
COVID-19 Testing
Testing is now open to any member of the public with COVID-19 symptoms by visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or calling 119 to book a test.
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).
View the healthwatch Central Bedfordshire poster for practical support and resources whilst staying at home.
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you would like advice for parents, please view our Advice For Parents During Coronavirus poster.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
- Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
- Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
- Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
- NHS Diabetes Advice Helpline – FAQs
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
Face Coverings
Cervical Cytology Test Due?
We understand that many women may be concerned about delays to their cervical screening as a result of the Coronavirus. You can find some useful information including FAQs and videos from the Jo’s Trust website at www.jostrust.org.uk/coronavirus.
Other Advice
Advice for Vulnerable Patients
- Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
- How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
- Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
- Pregnancy advice
- Cancer Charity Support Q&A
Answering Covid-19 vaccination questions
A series of leaflets and posters have been prepared by Public Health England to answer your questions about Covid-19 and the vaccination programme:
Covid-19 Guide for parents and children aged 5-11 years (PDF)
Covid-19 guide for adults leaflet (PDF)
Covid-19 guide for women of childbearing age (PDF)
Covid-19 guide for healthcare workers (PDF)
Why do I have to wait for my vaccination? (PDF)
Covid-19 guide for those who have had their first vaccination (PDF)
A guide to your Covid-19 vaccination (PDF)