Latest National Guidance

NHSE requirements for immediate establishment of 24-7 telephone support, advice and triage

NHSE has written to chief executives of Mental Health Trusts and Mental Health Providers and Covid-19 leads in Mental Health Trusts to set out the requirements for all Mental Health Trusts regarding the immediate establishment of 24/7 mental health telephone support and triage, download and read the letter.

Covid-19 deaths in the community

The new Pandemic Multi Agency Response Teams (PMART) will deal with COVID19 deaths in the community.

It has produced a leaflet specially designed for relatives or next of kin when someone dies at home. It offers help and advice to help them understand how to arrange a funeral and seek support at such a distressing time.  Download the leaflet Covid-19 Information for families 

Guidance for patients at highest clinical risk and for clinicians

NHSE has circulated guidance to help patients who are at highest clinical risk and the clinicians who care for them

• HOSPITAL CLINICIANS: Caring for people at highest clinical risk during Covid-19, background and FAQs for clinicians
• PATIENTS: Caring for people at highest clinical risk from Covid-19, background and FAQs for patients