Support during the COVID-19 pandemic
We recognise that this is a very anxious time for you and we want to support you in the best way that we can. Whilst many of our support teams will not be visible on the ward or day care area, their support can be accessed in other ways. Please ask a member of staff who will advise how best to contact:
- Psychology available by emailing pbpsychology@uhs.nhs.uk
- POONS available by calling 07881 671332
- Dietician
- Occupational therapist or physiotherapist
- Social worker
- CCNs
Charities and other organisations
- Young Lives vs Cancer advice and organisations for coronavirus
- Young Lives vs Cancer coronavirus lockdown boredom busters
- Explaining coronavirus to children - one of our Southampton Children's Hospital nurses has produced an online book to help young children understand the coronavirus without feeling scared. Read more about the book here.
- World Health Organisation advice on helping children cope with stress during COVID-19 (below)