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Coronavirus information and useful contactsGeneralThe NHS website has lots of general and symptom-specific information nhs.ukeConsult also has lots of self-care advice – click the link on the home page of our website denmeaddoctorsurgery.co.ukNHS-approved symptom checker information is also available at patient.co.uk or via the NHS App (available in the Apple App Store or in Google Play).Support and wellbeingVarious support services are available and details of these are given below.Mental health and wellbeingUseful advice on staying well whilst staying at home from the NHS Every Mind Matters team:nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips Please remember, if you have worrying symptoms or an exacerbation of previous concerns, you should contact the practice or your usual support team (or NHS111 if out of hours).Connect To Support Hampshire COVID newsletter for children with symptomsThe link below will open a newsletter with lots of useful information and links on assessing the symptoms of COVID in children:Defining symptoms of COVID for childrenChildren & Young People’s Crisis LineFreephone: 0300 303 1590 For any young person 11-17 years old living within?the Hampshire County Council & Isle of Wight Council area (but not Portsmouth or Southampton)Click here to see the H&IOW CYP Crisis Line Leaflet.Think Ninja App for 11 to 17 year oldsThe Think Ninja App is free and is available to provide support for those struggling with mental health and emotional wellbeing in this time of uncertainty.?For further information on this app, please see the attached: Think Ninja AppSelf-help Support Information For PatientsPlease find below a document with some general contacts and ideas to self-help, during this uncertain period of time.? We hope that this information will be useful to you and provide support.? All links have been researched and are based on the best information gathered at this time.Self-help support information for patients - updated 1 August 2020Safe Haven – adults’ mental health support See the Safe Haven adults’ mental health support leaflet below:Your health mattersYour children’s health during COVID-19COVID-19 is unlikely to cause a serious illness in children, but please remember children?can still become seriously unwell from other causes that are always around. Please do not?let concerns over COVID-19 stop you from contacting medical services. If you are not sure?if your child needs to be seen please click here?for?advice or contact 111 or your GP. For information about crying babies please click here. lf your child is severely unwell call 999 or go to an Emergency Department.Coronavirus and dementia carePlease note that the memory café and film clubs are suspended until further notice.If you are living with Dementia & have any concerns or queries, please contact our Reception team and leave your name and telephone number. Kim is working remotely from home from 9am to 11am each morning. She will contact you asap between these times. If your need is more urgent, please make this clear when talking to the Receptionist.The Dementia UK Helpline is manned by nurses and can be contacted as follows:Monday to Friday 9am-9pmWeekends 9am-5pmEmail: helpline@Phone: 0300 222 1122The Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service for Hampshire can be contacted on:Phone: 01264 332297Email:?enquiries@.ukWeb:?.ukBE CAUTIOUS about cancerYour GP wants to know if you have any of the symptoms in the document available via the link below. These symptoms may be harmless but can be caused by cancer or other conditions, so contact your GP to discuss them.BE CAUTIOUS about cancerRoutine healthcareRoutine vaccinations, immunisations and cervical smears are vital to your health and remain available at the practice. ................
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