Coronavirus information

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus.

We know this is a worrying time for everyone. The safety and wellbeing of people we support, our staff and volunteers, is our priority.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The most common symptoms of coronavirus are:

A new continuous cough: this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
A high temperature: this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature).
Loss or change to your sense of smell or taste: this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.

For most people, coronavirus will be a mild illness.

If you start experiencing any of the symptoms: stay at home and do not leave your house for seven days.
If you live with someone who has symptoms: stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person in the home started having symptoms.
Please do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

Information on coronavirus, including guidance, support, announcements and statistics.

Asthma UK have all the latest information about coronavirus for people with asthma.

NHS advice about coronavirus, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it and how to reduce your chances of getting it.

The coronavirus outbreak is particularly worrying for carers. Carer UK has regularly updated information to help you ease your concerns.

Many of us are struggling to maintain our mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. Mind have put together tips to help yourself cope.

Campaign to End Loneliness have ideas for how we can all combat social isolation and look out for each other during the spread of the virus.

Mencap have put together Easy Read guides about coronavirus including guidance on social distancing, shielding and face coverings.