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Ings Plus, have received funding for the project ‘Keeping Connected’ to serve those in Hull and East Riding. This is part of a response to support those with Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties etc and who are vulnerable in terms of their health/mental health in relation to the Covid 19 crisis.

They are focusing on those age 18+, who live fairly independent lives with little or no support from health or social care services.

• They can connect by text, phone, email or video
• They can give information on how to stay safe and well during the Coronavirus outbreak
• They can tell you where you can find local support

You can contact Autism Plus by email ingsplus@autismplus.co.uk

or phone 01482 795700

During the Coronavirus outbreak most people have been concentrating on their physical health but Mental Health Awareness Week (18 to 24 May) has been a reminder that we also need to look after our mental and emotional wellbeing.

City Health Care Partnership CIC’s Let’s Talk service is still very much open for business and providing a vital support to people in Hull who are struggling with a range of issues, some of which may be made worse by the stress of the pandemic.

Dawn Barnes, operational manager for psychological wellbeing at CHCP, described some of the issues that Let’s Talk can help with. “We can help people experiencing bereavement, trauma, health anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, loneliness, a feeling of being overwhelmed, worry and any other feelings that you are finding it hard to cope with,” she said.

“Getting in touch with Let’s Talk couldn’t be easier; you can either call 01482 247111 or go to www.letstalkhull.co.uk/pages/make-a-referral to fill in an online form. Your referral will be assessed in the same way whether it’s by phone or online, then the team will look at what your needs are and what your next step should be. They will recommend a therapy that will work for you and give you options from our list of providers of who can help.

“The provider (for example a counsellor, bereavement specialist or stress control expert) will then get in touch with you by phone or text to talk you through the next steps. Your appointments will either be on the phone or by video link; whichever works best for you.”

Remember: Let’s Talk are here to help. If you have a Hull GP, just call 01482 247111 or go to www.letstalkhull.co.uk. (opens in a new tab)

A new Support and Advice Line has been set up for those who may be worried about their own, or a family member’s, alcohol or drug use.

The new Support and Advice line has been launched by ReNew, Hull’s alcohol and drug support service.

The Freephone Support and Advice Line is available for people in Hull to use outside of ReNew’s opening hours and is available during weekday evenings 5-9pm and 9am-9pm weekends and bank holidays.

The Support and Advice Line is free to call and open to those who may need help and advice for alcohol or drug use. All of the services are free and confidential.

ReNew is delivered by national charity Change Grow Live and commissioned by Hull City Council.

If you would like to speak to someone about your drug or alcohol use you can contact ReNew directly by phone or email.

If you are a partner, family member or friend and are concerned about some please contact ReNew

Doctors and partner agencies, such as social services, can also refer someone into ReNew, with consent.

If you would like advice or support for alcohol or drug use for yourself or someone you are concerned about, Call: 01482 620013 Monday to Friday 9-5pm

or

0800 6126 126 Support and Advice Line weekdays 5-9pm, 9am-9pm weekends and bank holidays

(For people aged 18+ who live in Hull, East Riding, North Lincs or North East Lincs and are autistic and/or have ADHD (either formally diagnosed or waiting for a diagnosis], and do not have a learning disability)

Many people who are autistic and/or have ADHD will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis. In response to this, the new “Keeping People who are Autistic and/or have ADHD Connected” project is being launched with a focus on people who are not known to services or are not accessing support. It aims to help this group of people by connecting with them during this current situation.

It is co-ordinated by Inclusion North, Humber Transforming Care and Matthew’s Hub. The project will run for 8 weeks from Wednesday 20th May – Wednesday 1st July 2020.

Matthew’s Hub will assess how safe a person is, what additional help they may need, and then support them to access this help. The individual will receive contact from specialist staff who will support them with understanding information relating to Covid 19, talk through their worries and offer reassurance. They may be signposted to local services to be able to access support with any practical issues, advice, and resources. If a person is in crisis, they will be referred to the appropriate services with the person’s consent.

If you or someone you know may benefit from this project, please contact Matthew’s Hub by:

Call/Text: 07857 351170 Email: gill@matthewshub.org or sophie@matthewshub.org

If the person consents and would prefer to be contacted by us, please email us their details with ‘Keeping People who are Autistic and/or have ADHD Connected’ as the subject. They will be given options for their preferred method of communication at initial contact. Follow up contact can be made if needed.

If you are not sure if a person is Autistic and/or has ADHD, but it is clear they are feeling isolated and in need, you can refer them to Matthew’s Hub

The Humber Business Growth Hub and Humber LEP have produced a comprehensive guide to all of the national and local assistance available at the moment.

You can download this very useful 54 page document as a pdf below

Business_Support_Interventions_for_Covid_19_At_A_Glance (opens in a new tab)