Help in a crisis and visiting information during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Support information during COVID-19 pandemic
Here is some information you might find useful in the current times of Corona Virus.
Please remember we are still available as usual for self-referral to CAMHS. Our Trust let’s talk wellbeing service also offer emotional support to /parents’ carers.
- COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
- Helping children and young people cope with stress
More information for carers can be found below
For a full range of Mental health Support services in Nottingham please download the following documents that the youth led MH2K team have put together:
Looking after your own mental health as a parent / carer
Access to ’Lets talk walk being: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/letstalkwellbeing
COVID-19: guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
Young Minds: Supporting Your Child During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Young carers
Action for Young Carers: https://aycnottingham.co.uk/
Young Minds: Young Carers
Video on looking after yourself
How to explain the Coronavirus to young people
How to stay motivated during self isolation and look after your mental health
Supporting your child during the Coronavirus
Young Minds: Supporting Your Child During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Mental Health: Parenting during Coronavirus Outbreak
Supporting your child if they are feeling worried
Young Minds: Supporting your child if they're feeling worried
What to do if your child won’t stay home
Young Minds: What can I do if my child won't stay home?
Further useful advice for parent and carers