Coronavirus

02 April 2020

With a lot of conflicting advice available during these difficult times, it can be hard knowing where to turn.

These resources are provided by the government, independent organisations or charities and should help you better understand your situation or figure out where to go for further advice.

General guidance around isolation, staying healthy and getting support

NHS - Advice for everyone:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/

UK Government advice on Coronavirus, including stay at home guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

Support for extremely vulnerable people:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-people-whose-immune-system-means-they-are-at-higher-risk

Mind - Mental Health: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

Every major charity organisation has issued its own guidance. To find the advice relevant to you, search “Institution name” + Coronavirus, e.g. Diabetes UK + Coronavirus.

Advice relating to your money

Money Advice Service: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/cost-of-living/squeezed-income?source=mas

Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/budgeting1/get-help-with-bills/

Advice on benefits

Benefit Calculators: https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Financial support for the self-employed: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

Advice on housing

Advice for tenants: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

Advice for homeowners, you should initially discuss the situation with your lender: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/financial-impact-rising-costs-living

Scam awareness

Which? https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/coronavirus-scams-how-to-spot-them-and-stop-them-a8qsC6g1vqJI

Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/