Government Advice and Support

National Lockdown Announced 

COVID-19 Vaccine  

Latest Stats from the Government 

Social Distancing with Sight Loss 

Social Distancing Rules
Staying Mentally Well this Winter
Face Coverings
Get Support if you're Clinically Vulnerable to COVID 
Get Tested for Coronavirus 
Guidance for People Receiving Direct Payments
Coronavirus FAQS
Guidance on Managing Playgrounds & Outdoor Gyms

Winter Flu Vaccine  

The Flu Vaccine: Myth Busting Factsheet 
Information on the Flu Vaccination  

Business Support 

Apply for a Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan

Business Advisers to Offer Free Services to Small Firms 
Financial Support for Businesses During Covid 
Guidance on Making your Workplace Safe
Kickstart Scheme Provides Funding to Employers to Create Job Placements for 16-24 year olds

Physical & Mental Health 

Support for Victims of Sexual Violence & Abuse 
Further Support for Domestic Abuse Victims

Benefits of Diet & Nutrition During COVID-19
Guidance for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Let's Talk Loneliness 
Government Launch Better Health Campaign to Help you Lose Weight

Volunteering 

Safe & Effective Volunteering During COVID
Volunteering During the Lockdown 
How to Help Safely 

NHS Advice 

NHS COVID-19 App
Managing Hearing Loss and Tinnitus During Covid-19
Online Help for Ordering Prescriptions & Contacting GPs 
Information for Parents Download
Self-management Support for Long Term Conditions

Citizens Advice Support 

Check if Something is a Scam
Advice on what Coronavirus means for you 

Kings Community Centre Food Bank

Kings Community Centre are running the Foodbank Monday to Friday from 1-3pm. Contact them here to find out more.

Please see updated information below

Food and Prescription Deliveries from NHS Volunteer Responders 

If you are still shielding and need help with food deliveries or prescription collections, please contact the NHS Volunteer Responders via their website. 

Volunteering Matters COVID Response 

Volunteering Matters have volunteers on hand to help with transport, errands & to flee a dangerous situation. Find out more on the link above.  

MK Council Advice & Support  

The Basics
Weekly COVID Updates from Council Leader Pete Marland
Food Bank Xtra Help
Financial Help for Individuals
How to Make a Simple Face Covering
MK COVID-19 Community Champions

Buckinghamshire Council Support & Information 

Mental Health 

Health and Wellbeing Hub
How to Look After your Mental Health During COVID
Kooth - Free Mental Health and Wellbeing Counselling for Young People
Drug & Alcohol Support Services for Adults

Businesses

Buckinghamshire Council Local Restrictions Support Grant 

#RestartMK - Help for Businesses 
COVID-19 Recovery Framework 
Economic Recovery Plan 
Support for Businesses
Employers asked to do their Part in Reporting COVID Cases
Apply for a Table & Chairs License
Free to Use COVID-19 Signage

Tips Remain Open - Book Here   
Bereavement Support Information

Council Services 

MK Outbreak Control Plan 
Changes to Council Services
Trading Standards Coronavirus Incident Reporting 

Parks Trust

Play Area & Outdoor Equipment Guidance

Healthwatch MK

Guidance to Covid-19 in Milton Keynes
Self Care and Wellbeing Information 

Help and Support from Organisations

Turn2Us Benefits and Coronavirus 
COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service

Help for those made Redundant during the Pandemic from Age UK 

Friends Against Scams Online Training

National Youth Agency Guidance 

Which? Face Masks Advice Guide 

Loan Shark Awareness

Information on Identifying and Reporting Loan Sharks
Contact List and Resources

Community Foundation  

Signposting Links

Educational Resources 

Woodland Trust Tree IDs
MK Library Digital Books
MK Libraries Storytime 
MK e-Library 
Change 4 Life Indoor Activities
Woodland Trust Nature Activities
MK Council Children's Recycling Resources
Stop Loan Sharks Educational Resources
Flamingo Chicks Virtual Classes
National Space Centre Space Crafts

Adult Learning Courses 

Improve your digital and numeracy skills with the Government's Digital Toolkit 

Courses to Help With Mental Health during Lockdown from Futurelearn 

COVID-19 Psychological First Aid from Futurelearn 

Physical Health 

Diabetes: Know your Risk Tool 

More people are at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. You can check whether you're at risk with Diabetes UK tool, above.  

Sports England & Public Health England Booklet to Help Older People to Work out 
Sports England Stay In, Work Out Resources 

Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swan Online Classes 
Children's Online Exercises

Mental Health Support

NHS

Mental Health Resources and Apps
NHS Every Mind Matters Support 
7 Tips for Working from Home
Home Workout Videos

Samaritans MK 
Milton Keynes Branch 
Looking After your Mental Health During COVID

Mind Information
Accessing Crisis Support 
Coronavirus Support 
Coronavirus and your Mental Health
MIND Milton Keynes

Alzheimer's Society 
Support and Advice for those with Dementia During Covid 19
Great Ways to Keep Moving at Home 

YoungMinds  
Tips and Guidance for Young People & Parents 
Supporting your Child During the Pandemic

Head's Up Charity - Men's Mental Health 

Age UK 
Coronavirus Guidance
Exercises and Singalongs
Stay Safe from Scams Downloadable Factsheet

Time to Change 
Coronavirus Support 
Contact List

British Red Cross 
Coronavirus Support Line 
Tackling Loneliness in Young People

MKYiS - Young People's Mental Health 

Rehab 4 Addiction - Covid-19 Guidance for Better Mental Health 

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy  

Advice on what to expect when recovering from COVID-19

Additional Support

TVP Advice 
Helpful links for Children and Adults 
Helpful Links for the Elderly

Child and Teenager Safety Support

Domestic Violence Support
Government Support for Victims of Domestic Violence 
MK Act - local intervention service 
Refuge Charity 

Police Domestic Abuse Unit - 01908 276103
TVP Advice & Contact Numbers 
Victims First Support

Advice on Using the Canals  

Independent Age - Advice & Support for Older Age

Making a Referral for the Friendship Service
Receive Regular Phone Calls

Open University 

Ageing Well Series of Public Talks