The emotional wellbeing of our learners and staff is extremely important to us at LLC and we are committed to ensuring that we support all our stakeholders fully and/or offer signposting to other organisations if necessary.
In light of this LLC has developed our Wellbeing Academy which has embedded our approach to supporting wellbeing throughout our organisation. As an LLC learner this means our staff have been trained to proactively seek to support any wider barriers you may have to being successful on your programme, whether that means flexibility with attendance or deadlines, or referral to external services, LLC will ensure that wherever possible we will work in partnership with you to put your wellbeing at the heart of your LLC journey.
If you have any concerns regarding your progress on your programme then please speak to your tutor/assessor who will be able to assist you or refer you as required.
We've put together some resources below and we hope will help you.
If you are still struggling after several weeks and it is affecting your daily life, please contact NHS 111
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Children and Young People
Every Mind Matters gives information about looking after your mental health.
Gonna get through this from Spotlight contains links to different mental health and wellbeing organisations, educational resources and activities for children.
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19.
Tower Hamlets education psychology service (THEPS)
Mental health advice and resources for adults and young people
The Mix has everything you need to know about mental health, from anxiety and depression to self-care and counselling.
Mind has practical tips on looking after your mental health
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Health Spot is a GP service exclusively for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 if SEND). Access free advice from a GP over the phone about any unmet health needs, that are non-Covid 19 related.
Kooth offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged between 11 – 24 years. It's available up to 10 pm every day.
Spotlight is offering free over the phone check-ins for all young people in the borough with our Youth Workers. They are also happy to speak with any parents who may have concerns.
Dr Karen Treisman has created videos to support relaxation and emotional regulation.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has a range of useful advice for parents, carers and young people.
Think Equal has free Home Kits packed with children’s books, activities and easy step-by-step instructions for you, to help develop your child’s social and emotional learning while keeping them entertained.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing resources
World Health organisation - mental-well-being-resources-
for-the-public This site provides resources to help you keep mentally healthy and to reduce stress.
PHE guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19).
- NHS list of mental health helplines.
- Every mind matter: Information on stress, anxiety, sleep and more.
- 12 tips from the NHS on mental wellbeing while staying at home.
- NHS Mental wellbeing audio guides.
- NHS mental health and wellbeing advice website for self-assessment, audio guides and practical tools, if you are experiencing stress, feelings of anxiety or low mood.
- Mind has practical tips on looking after your mental health.
- Mind has some useful information on relaxation.
- Good thinking promotes proactive self-care. There are a range of tools to help your mental health.
- Mental Health Foundation has some useful advice on Look after your mental health and wellbeing when staying at home.
- Poplar Union Midweek Meditation.
- Second home virtual meditation class. Make sure you end the week with the right mindset, in this Friday guided meditation class.
- Poplar Harca online support services available for mental health first aid, healthy living and counselling.
- Mindout mental Health Charity for LGBTQ community providing online mental health support service.
- Co-create anxiety and creative response participatory sessions. Weekly on-line sessions to keep members and participants connected during these challenging times.
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Community Navigators
There are Community Connectors at MIND, who can also help you to access supportive activities locally, they can be reached on connecting.communities@
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Resources for Key Workers
- The Samaritans Keyworker Helpline (Our Frontline) is free to access from 7am to 11pm,7 days a week Tel: 0300 131 7000. It provides confidential, non-judgmental support. Alternatively, you can text FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text.
- The social care worker app provides support to care workers. Staff can access guidance, learning resources and other support in one place.
- NHS Practitioner Health provides wellbeing support to NHS staff.
- Single Point of Contact (SPOC) offers free and confidential one-to-one support.
- A collection of NHS Coping Well During Covid webinars are available. The 60-minute sessions will guide you through tools and ideas to support your wellbeing. The webinar topics include managing wellbeing, anxiety, low mood, sleeping difficulties, and mindfulness.
- 1st Contact offer evidence based techniques to reduce the risk of burnout and support frontline workers to manage stress.
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Mental Health and Money
- Money and Mental Health has put together support and guidance on mental health and money during the coronavirus pandemic. Including a budgeting tool.
- Citizen's advice have information for those who can't pay their bills because of coronavirus
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Isolation and Loneliness
- Co-create anxiety and creative response participatory sessions. Weekly on-line sessions to keep members and participants connected during these challenging times.
- London Tigers telephone support for people who feel lonely and isolation.
Exercise programme for organisation’s members, at home or when going for a walk, via WhatsApp, plus chair exercise programmes for groups via Zoom. Email: asma@londontigers.org Tel: 07502 222730
- Age UK Provide a telephone contact service, can deliver food and medicine to clients, conduct regular telephone welfare checks and provide Handyperson service.
- The Campaign to End Loneliness has advice and tips on dealing with isolation and tackling loneliness
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Keep in Touch with Friends and Family
A great way to manage feelings of loneliness is to keep in contact with family and friends. Or if you think someone you know may be feeling isolated and lonely please reach out:
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Bereavement Support
- We have gathered a list of organisations that offer bereavement support.
- The NHS has guidance and advice on coping with bereavement
- Cruse Bereavement Care has information on grief, what to do when someone dies and children's grief
- Childhood Bereavement Network has information on supporting children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic
- Age UK has information on coping with bereavement and arranging a funeral during the pandemic.
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Exercise for Children
Exercise resources for children and young people
Exercise you can do at home
- NHS Fitness Studio has a range of exercises and tips for staying healthy
- NHS One You has many useful workout videos
- Spotlight have put together a list of exercise resources
- English National Ballet is offering online classes
- Sport England #StayInWorkOut tips, advice and guidance on how to keep or get active in and around your home
- Joe Wicks "The Body Coach" has a range of workouts you can do in your home
- Poplar Union has a Monday yoga class
- Elite Evolution fitness classes for people working from home
- Second Home Virtual Flow-Yoga sessions to stretch out your body
- Second Home Virtual Pilates with Animal Flow sessions to build strength and challenge
- Canary Wharf Group and partners have created an online programme that includes fitness and self-care. Why not take a Barry’s workout in your living room?
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Exercise for Older People
- NHS has a range of exercise plans for older people
- Joe Wicks "The Body Coach" has created workouts for older people
- British Heart Foundation has some useful exercises and tips
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have resources and information staying active as you age.
