Information and guidance related to public health services, including mental health and isolation.
We are working as fast as we can to update this page with useful information for you. Please follow @LGAwellbeing for the latest updates and keep checking back.
- Official information
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DfE/DHSC letter to Directors of Public Health on working with educational settings (23 September)
GOV.UK – briefing and Q&A for local authorities on changes to self-isolation (pdf, 2020)
GOV.UK – long term health-effects of COVID-19
GOV.UK – COVID-19: reducing transmission - what you can do to help
GOV.UK – containing and managing local coronavirus outbreaks
GOV.UK – guidance on staying alert and safe (social distancing)
GOV.UK – SAGE response to coronavirus
GOV.UK – COVID-19: investigation and initial clinical management of possible cases
GOV.UK – coronavirus guidance for health professionals and other organisations
GOV.UK – The Health Protection (coronavirus, restrictions) Regulations 2020
- Other useful information
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PHE blog: novel coronavirus - what you need to know (regularly updated)
Chief Coroner guidance on COVID-19 (pdf, 26 March 2020)
- Care and support
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Future NHS Better Care Exchange: COVID-19 section (requires log-in)
NHS.UK – COVID-19 Discharge hub
NHS.UK – COVID-19 prioritisation within community health services
Please visit the page COVID-19: adult social care and support for a range of resources on adult social care and health.
- Data
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PHE – data in the public domain (pdf, July 2020)
NHS.UK – National data opt-out compliance deadline extended
Find more info on our Test, Trace and local outbreak management page
- Health inequalities
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GOV.UK – coronavirus and the social impacts on Great Britain: 29 May 2020
GOV.UK – disparities in the risks and outcomes of COVID-19 (pdf, 2020)
GOV.UK – understanding the impact on BAME communities
Equality and Human Rights Commission – how coronavirus has affected equality and human rights
Equality and Human Rights Commission – inquiry into the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minorities
Public Health England (PHE) in collaboration with the LGA, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), and NHS England and NHS Improvement, have collated a suite of resources relating to health inequalities and COVID-19 to support place-based approaches to planning and responding to the pandemic, while mitigating against potential impacts on those with the poorest health outcomes:
- COVID-19 place based approach to reducing health inequalities overview
- COVID-19 Summary of Guidance and support for vulnerable groups
- COVID-19 Suggestions for mitigating the impact on health inequalities at a local level
- COVID-19 Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT) for local areas
- COVID-19 Data tools to support local areas
- COVID-19 Estimated population at risk by LA
- Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health and wellbeing
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LGA/CfMH – Local authorities and the public’s mental health
LGA/ADPH – Public mental health and wellbeing and COVID-19
LGA/ADPH – Loneliness, social isolation and COVID-19: practical advice
GOV.UK – guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing
GOV.UK – guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing
Mental Health Foundation – mental health in the pandemic
Centre for Mental Health – COVID-19 and the nation's mental health: October 2020
Campaign to End Loneliness – ideas to help older people stay connected during self-isolation
Mind – coronavirus and mental wellbeing
PHE – Now more than ever, Every Mind Matters: new campaign resources
Please see the folder titled 'Mental health, mental capacity, isolation and wellbeing on the vulnerable groups page, and the mental health FAQs.
- PPE
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GOV.UK – Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance during COVID-19
NHS.UK – Guidance on supply and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
NHSE – FAQs on using FFP 3 Respiratory Protective Equipment, (pdf, 20 March 2020)
The BSIF run a Quality Assurance scheme and can assist with questions around PPE offered, fake documentation and products
- Public health services
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GOV.UK – guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol
GOV.UK – COVID-19: advice for smokers and vapers
For more information, please visit our public health page.
- Support for local leaders
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LGA – Health and Wellbeing Board Chair touch base Debrief and moving into the next phase of COVID-19 (pdf, June 2020)
More information on our developing support offer for local leaders is available on our website.
- Test, track and local outbreak planning
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More information is available on our test, track and local out break plans page.
- Workforce
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LGA – COVID-19: social care staff wellbeing
GOV.UK – guidance for coronavirus testing for frontline workers who are self isolating
GOV.UK – guidance on social distancing in workplace during coronavirus
Local authorities and the public’s mental health
Our place: local authorities and the public’s mental health examines the initiatives of local councils that are rising to the challenge of promoting good mental health and preventing poor mental health in their communities.
Coronavirus: information for councils
Useful information for councils on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Public mental health and wellbeing and COVID-19
A joint LGA/ADPH briefing for Directors of Public Health about the public mental health and wellbeing issues arising from COVID-19.
