Covid-19 Information and Resources Plans to Lift Lockdown BVSC has compiled some guidance about the Government's plans to lift the lockdown. Download the guide (pdf) Covid-19 Restrictions - Step 3 of the Roadmap, valid from 17 May 2021 (BVSC) Download the Guide. Vaccination: Covid-19 Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Information and Resources (BVSC): View here Covid-19 Rapid tests From Friday 9 April, everyone in England is eligible for free rapid COVID-19 tests, twice a week (DHSC). Download the guide Self-isolating A new Covid-19 Self Isolation Support Pack has been created by Birmingham Public Health and can be downloaded from the Birmingham City Council Download the guide General information and advice: Coronavirus/Covid-19 What you can and can't do (Cabinet Office): Read more Latest Information about Coronavirus (NHS): Read more New coronavirus restrictions in Birmingham (from 15 Sept) – frequently asked questions (Birmingham City Council): Read more Local restrictions in West Midlands (Dept of Health & Social Care): Read more Test and Trace (Birmingham City Council) Read more NHS COVID-19 App and NHS QR Codes for venues (NHS Test & Trace): Read more Coronavirus Cases in the UK - Daily updates (Dept of Health & Social Care and Public Health England): Read more Self-isolation and treating Coronavirus Symptons (NHS): Read more Guidance for health and social care settings, other non-clinical settings, and for the general public. (Public Health England): Read more Food provision Map of food providers in Birmingham (The active Wellbeing Society): Read more Health and wellbeing Physical health Flu vaccination programme for adults (NHS): Read more Daily permitted exercise: Tips and ideas for people who want to conduct their daily permitted exercise outdoors safely (West Midlands Cycle & Walk): Read more Activities and advice to keep you stay stay physically active and maintain good mental health (Sport Birmingham) Read more Mental health Support for children & young people, adults and key workers (Birmingham & Solihull CCG) Read more Telephone counselling: Birmingham Mind's Helpline is open 7 days a week from 9 am - 11 pm. Tel: 0121 262 3555. Or email [email protected]. Kooth: Online mental health support for young people (aged 11 to 25) - A new free, safe and anonymous service to support young people’s emotional and mental health in Birmingham. www.kooth.com Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak (Mental Health Foundation): Read more Covid-19 and the VCSE Mental Health Sector (Association of Mental Health Providers): Read more Health Conditions Alzheimer's: Caring for people with demential during Covid-19. (Alzheimer's Society). Read more Domestic Violence Reporting domestic violence and where to go to seek help (West Midlands Combined Authority) Read more Safety Advice for Survivors (Women's Aid) Read more #NoExcluseforAbuse: Multi-agency WM campaign aimed at providing victims of domestic abuse with the right information on how to get help and end the abuse they are suffering. (WMPCC): Read more 'Rail to Refuge' - free train travel for women fleeing domestic abuse (Women's Aid): Read more Disability Support and guidance for people with disabilities is being provided online and by telephone by DRC (Disability Resource Centre): Read more Registering for help as a vulnerable person. Disabled citizens who haven't been listed on the NHS vulnerable list can register themselves online in order to access essential services. Read more Substance Misuse Information and advice about drugs and alcohol, and the different ways support is being offered from CGL (Change Grow Live): Read More Carers Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family (Dept of Health & Social Care) Read more Information and advice for Carers - this dedicated Covid-19 Web page contains relevant information for carers including local support and advice about writing a 'What IF' plan (Forward Carers): Read more Direct Payments: Advice for people who buy care and support through a direct payment (DHSC): Read more End of life and bereavement Bereavement Support Helpline available five days a week in Birmingham and Solihull (Birmingham & Solihull CCG) Read more "Hoping for the Best and Planning for the Worst" - Advice for people, families and communities planning for the end of life care and bereavement support (St Mary's Hospice/BVSC): Read more Six short films about end of life and dying issues from the Muslim perspective (John Taylor Hospice/BIMA) Read moreCoronavirus: Easy Read Factsheets (Cruse Bereavement Care). Read more Free booklets for children, young peolple and their carers (Cruse Bereavement Care) Read more Understanding bereavement (short film) (Cruse Bereavement Care) Read more Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund - The Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund can help with funeral costs. Read more (opens as pdf) Leading your charity or organisation Business and charity support Free financial Resilience support for charities and social enterprises (BVSC): Read more Guidance and resources to support charities, voluntary organisations and volunteers: (NCVO): Read more Guidance for the charity sector (Charity Commission): Read more Unoccupied premises: Advice for looking after premises (Charity Times blog: 7/4/20). Read more Social Enterprise support: iSE has set up a free telephone Helpline for social enterprises who want to chat about any issues or concerns. Call: 0121 771 1411 Business support: What Government help is available and who is eligible? (HM Government Business Support): Read morePro Bono support: By calling out to businesses Volunteering Matters can connect your organisation to the right people, skills and resources to support your response to COVID-19 Read more Employment & HR Employment Law: Key points including keeping your staff safe; should they come to work; pay; managing home working; furlough leave and maintaining core services. (Elizabeth Scholes, Employment Law and HR Services). Download the guide (opens in Word) Employment and benefits support (DWP): Read more Guiding and mentoring individuals into employment, education or training (The PURE project) Read more Support for employers and jobseekers (Birmingham City Council) Read more Employment, training and eduction support for under 30s (Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus) Read more Volunteers and Volunteering Volunteer Guidelines (Birmingham City Council Public Health Division and BVSC) (22/05/2020) Read more Infection Protection and Control (Birmingham & Solihull CCG) Read more Safeguarding adults with Care and Support Needs (Birmingham City Council) Read more Safeguarding and DBS Factsheet: FAQs (Disclosure and Barring Service) Read more DBS Applications and Fast-track Barred List check service (Disclosure and Barring Service): Read more Safeguarding responsibilities. Follow the guidance from Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board: Download BSAB Advice (opens in pdf). How to Help Safely (Cabinet Office): Read more Funding UK Government Coronavirus Community Support Fund - This £200,000 fund aimed at small and medium sized charities opens Friday 22 May at 10 am. Read more Barclays: The 100x100 UK COVID-19 Community Relief Programme is giving 100 donations of £100,000 to charities working to support vulnerable communities impacted by COVID-19: Read more Heart of England Community Foundation: Coronavirus Resilience Fund - available for constituted groups providing services such as food banks, social eating projects, emergency food parcel deliveries, and those engaging in outreach activities; all vital for various constituencies within the West Midlands. Read more The National Community Lottery Fund will be prioritising funding Covid-19 related applications over the next six months. Read more Community Initiatives Fund (West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner) £200,000 fund to help voluntary and community organisations overcome social effects of Coronavirus isolation. Read more Grants of up to £150 for young people facing financial hardship (Matt Kendall Foundation). Read more Financial Support for Care providers (Birmingham City Council) - £5m package focused on supporting hospital discharge and to recognise the additional costs providers are incurring due to the pandemic. Read more Severn Trent Community Fund: £1m fund to support non-profits and charities. Read more National Lottery – Heritage Emergency Fund - £50 million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read more Sport England Community Emergency Fund - Awards of between £300 and £10,000 for community sport and physical activity organizations in financial hardship: Read more Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund - The Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund can help with funeral costs. Read more Arts Council England: £160 m fund to be available for organisations and individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more Support and Guidance Multilingual resources Multilingual Covid-19 Resources and Guidance (West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership): Read more Health Information translated into 44 languages (Doctors of the World): Read more Covid-19 information information videos in a range of languages (Leeds City Council) Read more Asylum and immigration Free online wellbeing and cultural resources (Migrant Help) Read more Language interpretation: migrant health guide (Public Health England): Read more Crime, Personal Safety and ScamsAdvice to avoid latest scams: Follow the advice of Action Fraud and West Midlands Police in taking the right action to keep themselves safe online and with scammers going door-to-door.Free goodsEnd of line and discontinued stock from major suppliers (Giving World): Read more