Other useful resources

We want to make sure you have access to all the resources you need to help manage the impact of coronavirus. Wherever you live and whatever your need is, we hope that the resources on this page are useful.

The UK government

• Guidance on social distancing >
• Guidance on self-isolation >
• Guidance on shielding >
• What you can and can’t do during the coronavirus pandemic >

The NHS and Public Health organisations

• NHS in England >
• NHS in Scotland >
• Public Health Wales >
• Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland >

Information for people with cancer

• One Cancer Voice guidance >
• Advice for people with cancer (Scotland) >
• Local support if you are shielding (Scotland) >

Other formats

Easy Read

• Mencap have an Easy Read booklet that explains coronavirus, staying at home, and what to do if you think you have the virus. Download the booklet >

British Sign Language (BSL)

• NHS Scotland have BSL videos explaining how to protect yourself from coronavirus and the latest advice. Watch the videos >
• NHS Wales have a BSL video about coronavirus. Watch the video >
• The British Deaf Association have BSL and Irish Sign Language (ISL) videos about coronavirus. Watch the videos >

Different languages

The UK government have produced information about coronavirus in English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh. Select the guidance you need in these languages:

• Self-isolating >
• Shielding >

Mental health

It is important to keep looking after your mental health, especially if you are also managing a diagnosis of cervical cell changes or cancer. The following resources may help:

• Mental Health Foundation – Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak >
• Mind – Coronavirus and your wellbeing >
• NHS – How to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home >

Other conditions

If you have other conditions or illnesses as well as cervical cancer, these charities may be able to help:

• Asthma UK – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health advice for people with asthma >
• Diabetes UK – Updates: Coronavirus and diabetes >
• Guts UK – Coronavirus Covid-19 and people with conditions affecting the gastro-intestinal system >
• Lymphoedema Support Network – COVID-19 (coronavirus) >
• Marie Curie – Coronavirus (COVID-19) if you’re affected by terminal illness >

Financial support

If you are worried about work, finances or benefits, this information may be able to help:

• GOV.uk – Support for those affected by COVID-19 >

Carers

If you are caring for someone affected by cervical cancer, or if you have had cervical cancer and are a carer, we know you may be worried about your situation and the person you are supporting. This information may help:

• Carer’s UK – Coronavirus guidance >
• Carers Trust – Coping as a carer during Coronavirus: A personal take >
• GOV.Scot – Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for unpaid carers (Scotland) >