If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has set up a temporary mental health support line during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is available to Derbyshire residents of all ages, who are experiencing increased mental health needs during this time. They can be contacted on 0800 028 0077 between the hours of 9:00 and midnight, seven days a week.

Get urgent support now.

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

• Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
• Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
• Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
• Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
• Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
• Sick day rules in Type 1 Diabetes
• Sick day rules in Type 2 diabetes 
• British Lung Foundation – Coronavirus and people with an existing lung condition.

If you smoke, you have an increased risk of severe illness with COVID-19. We would advise you to stop smoking as soon as possible. Contact Live Life Better Derbyshire Stop Smoking Service on 0800 085 22 99 to access telephone/digital support and medication to quit smoking.

• Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
• How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
• Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
• Pregnancy advice
• Bolsover Community Support Team – support with shopping, collecting medications and also offer a chat and support service remotely if you are self-isolating or in need of assistance.
• Citizen’s Advice – advice regarding concerns about work.
• Guidance Note for Parents of Children Returning to School from 1st June 2020
• Face coverings – shops and transport
• Face mask exemption cards – example cards that you can print off to quickly explain to somebody if you have a legal reasonable excuse not to wear a face mask