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Let's Keep Talking to Save Lives

It’s possible that people’s mental health may be adversely affected as a result of Coronavirus (Covid-19) isolation and lockdown.

For many people, their working situations, studying plans and social lives have changed dramatically in a short space of time.

 

These changes don’t just impact on them directly but on all of their family, friends and colleagues.

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Some people are used to having a lot of face-to-face contact with friends and family and are now feeling more isolated as the social distancing measures continue. I have seen through my own friends and family this impact, from friends being furloughed or having their contracted work cancelled which has given them a lot more time to worry.

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It is important that people continue to get practical support and access sufficient emotional support and reach out virtually to their networks of family and friends. However, for many that is not possible and we have been working hard in Lancashire and South Cumbria to make sure people know that there are many organisations out there ready to offer them a listening ear.

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To tackle this, we have pulled together a number of resources, which have been made available by Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) encouraging everyone to keep talking to friends, family, or organisations available to help you, throughout the pandemic. We encourage organisations, businesses and community groups to use these resources to help get the message out

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Social media can help us stay in touch with loved-ones, but often it’s good to have a chat on the phone or via a video call. Sometimes we can have a lot of priorities building up at home as we juggle home-work and home-school – it’s important to set aside some quality time to relax with family and housemates.

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Hoping from Dr Ali's Surgery  that everyone continues to stay safe and well!

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