Helpful COVID-19 resources for families

We understand that is a very different and challenging time at the moment due to the the current situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). Our usual daily lives and routines have changed and this can be difficult for families to explain to children and young people. Below you can find different and useful resources that can help you communicate with your children about COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic.

For children:

• Coronavirus: fact sheet for kids.

• Covibook: an interactive resource designed to support and reassure children aged 7 and under (available in different languages). Designed to help children explain and draw the emotions that they might be experiencing during the pandemic.

• Easy read information about coronavirus (with widgits).

• Makaton guide: Covid-19, a new illness called coronavirus.

• Makaton guide: Hygiene with makaton symbols and signs.

For young people:

• Coping with coronavirus, strategies for young people: A guide from our Psychology Health Service staff.

• Prince's Trust: Their coronavirus support hub includes guidance and advice on wellbeing, employment and money.

For parents and carers: 

• Publich Health England: Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

• National Autistic Society: Guidance and helpline for parents', young people and staff.

• Mencap: Easy read guide to Coronavirus.

• Place2Be: Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing.

• Young Minds: Talking to your child about coronavirus and 10 tips from their parents helpline to support family wellbeing.

• Carers UK: Guidance for carers.

• Amaze: Information pack for parents.

• Coronavirus crisis: School resources and advice for parents and carers.

• Bristol's SEND Local Offer: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities update for parents.

• Bristol City Council: 'What you need to know' information and advice.

• Children's Comissioner: 'Coronavirus, children and you' - advice and resources for children and parent/carers.

• Supporting neurodiverse children during self isolation.

Something fun?

Get creative and give origami a try! Alex Ray, a member of our play team has been showcasing his creative talents and we have put together a series of origami tutorials. Below you can see Alex's first video of the 'origami samurai hat'.  You can find all of the Origami with Alex tutorials on our YouTube channel.

 

If music is more of your thing you can sing along with music therpaist Karen Morrison and Alex from the play team on our Facebook page.  Karen, who is funded by the Grand Appeal, has written the catchy tune 'Just Sing' which is all about doing the little things we enjoy to look after our health, staying safe and singing to have fun! You can find it here.

 

You can view our Trust guidance  on coronoavirus (COVID-19)  and information about visiting restrictions for wards and the emergency department  on our webpages here.