What the NHS is learning from the British army in the covid-19 crisis
“Military planning” has become a feature of efforts to tackle covid-19. But what is it–and how has it proved to be what we need now?
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Tag: COVID-19
Covid-19
Surviving the pandemic: new challenges for adult social care and the social care market
For the past decade there has been a constant cry from the adult social care sector that it is underfunded and that it is on the brink of collapse. This discussion paper looks at how councils have avoided the predicted collapse over the period of austerity and explores new problems that have emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. How can the care provider sector survive after the pandemic?
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COVID-19 Resources
Health Education England COVID-19 bulletin, 28th May 2020
This update covers education and training actions.
Local Government Association (LGA)
Loneliness, social isolation and Covid-19: practical advice
The LGA, together with the Association for Directors of Public Health, have produced this guide for directors of public health and others leading the response to the loneliness and social isolation issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic
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COVID-19 Resources
Coronavirus information for patient groups
Useful information compiled by Health Education England’s Library and Knowledge Services team may be found here
Coronavirus Murals
Inside the world of pandemic-inspired street art
There is no aspect of life the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected and the art and culture scene is no exception. Street artists all over the world have ventured out into quiet streets and left behind vibrant, thought-provoking, amusing commentary on the crisis with many depicting front-line NHS workers as the real heroes in this crisis.
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COVID-19 Resources
Health Education England COVID-19 bulletin, 14th May 2020
This update covers education and training actions.
Working From Home
Zoom fatigue: how to make video calls less tiring
Many phrases have entered our vocabulary as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown “Zoom fatigue” refers to the mental exhaustion associated with online video conferencing.
Read here for advice on how to get the most out of online video conferencing
Statistics
Personal and economic wellbeing in Great Britain: May 2020
This report from the Office for National Statistics looks across personal and economic wellbeing during the period October 2019 to April 2020. It aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and households in Great Britain.
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Health and Wellbeing
May is Living Streets’ National Walking Month
Walking is a great way to stay both physically and mentally fit. Now more than ever, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is incredibly important to keep active, both for our own wellbeing and to avoid storing up health problems for ourselves and the NHS in the future. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is laying down a challenge, #TRY20, for us all to try walking for 20 minutes each day and feel the benefits.
For tips and advice from Living Streets on how to keep your walks interesting and safe during lockdown click here
