Preexisting Medical Conditions
We have complied a list of the most common pre-existing medical conditions that are likely to be affected by the Coronavirus. The links will take you to the most up to date information from the relevant charities.
contact@healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk
07857 036 292
Arthritis
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Asthma
Autism
Bereavement
Blood
British Sign Language
Cancer
Carers
Joint Statement from Carers Trust & Carers UK
Rethink Carers UK for Carers of people with mental illness
Children & Young people
Young Minds – If you’re anxious about Coronavirus
Talking to Children about Coronavirus
Care Connect (social service for children and young people in North Somerset: 01275 888 808)
Community
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS)
Crohn’s & Colitis
Debt
Citizens Advice North Somerset
Dementia
Diabetes
Disability and benefits
Care Connect: (social services for disabled people in North Somerset: 01275 888 801)
Domestic Abuse
Refuge: national domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247
Drug & Alcohol
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Farming
Heart
HIV
Homelessness
Kidney
Languages other than English
Lung Conditions
British Lung Foundation Coronavirus information
British Lung Foundation – social distancing vs self isolation
Mental Health and well being
Goverment – changes to mental health legislation
NHS – Apps to manage your mental health
Healthwatch England – what can I do?
Mind – information and support
Independent Age – regular phone calls for elderly people
British Association for Counselling and psychotherapy
Women Kind (A listening ear for women in need)
Multiple Sclerosis
NHS
Older People
Age UK – Practical ways to help the elderly
Care connect (social services for adults in North Somerset)
Silverline (24 hour helpline for older people: 0800 470 80 90)
Parkinsons
Pregnancy
Royal College of obstetricians and gynaecologists
Scams and fake information
Self Isolation
Sensory loss
Royal National Institute of Blind People
Social distancing
Stroke
Terminal Illness
