Our friends at TELCO are working closely with Barts NHS Trust and Health colleagues covering several boroughs in east London. The following resources contain important information in regards to Covid-19.

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Useful Links

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• Please see link below for more information about the surge testing taking place in E1 and where to get a test if you need to. https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/health__social_care/health_and_medical_advice/Coronavirus/Covid-19-variants.aspx

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• Coronavirus information in Easy-Read format: staying at home and keeping away from other people
   

• Multiple languages: advice and guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people and self-isolation
   

• NHS Public Information Poster in Bengali, click here to download
  
   

• A reminder that no migrant or overseas visitor will be charged for the diagnosis or treatment of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Also, anyone who has been in the country for more than 24 hours can register with a GP. There is no requirement for GP practices to request proof of identity or immigration status.
  
   

• Doctors of the World have translated the latest NHS guidance into 44 languages
  
   

• Barts Hospital Trust website contains the latest information for patients and visitors – and can be translated into many languages – see here for instructions
  
   

• Information for pregnant women during Coronavirus can be found here and also on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website
   

• Mental Health Support: Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is open to referrals as usual. Assessment and therapy is available by telephone, video or online. Patients can self-refer via the website: https://towerhamletstalkingtherapies.nhs.uk or by telephone 020 8475 8080. Also check out tips from Mind and Every Mind Matters
   

• Spotlight Youth Centre in Tower Hamlets has launched a new ‘Healthspot’ in-house GP hub for young people aged 11-19 living in Tower Hamlets. Every Tuesday 4-8pm (see email attached for more info – please note this is intended for non-Covid cases – all suspected Covid cases should follow the Govt guidelines and seek advice from NHS 111 online).
  
   

• A reminder that all GP practices are offering appointments and advice over the phone, and are able to register new patients where practicable.
   

• Free course on understanding how the NHS works
   

• Advice for Parents when their child is unwell or injured

• Latest health information and advice about Covid-19 on the NHS website, as well as information about the Government response here. 

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