COVID-19 support and resources

During these exceptional times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be an especially stressful time if you have are neurodiverse.

Here is a list of support resources for practical support, mental health, and wellbeing.

Support hubs

• https://covidbrightonhove.org.uk/

Food

Please use food banks and deliveries responsibly

• https://bhfood.org.uk/category/directory-hub/food-banks/

• https://www.eastbrightonfoodcoop.uk/

• https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-residents-access-food-deliveries

• https://vamospaella.co.uk

• https://wwwaldi.co.uk/food-parcels

• https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/14/how-to-turn-veg-trimmings-into-dinner– no waste

• https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/03/anna-jones-simple-staple-recipes-for-lockdown– recipes

• https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/– no flour

• https://bhfood.org.uk/how-to-hub/eating-well-on-a-budget/– eating well on a budget

D.I.Y. PPE

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYEi-KX21PU– face mask

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeY-FVia1Vg– sanitiser

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGJNspLRdrc– hand washing

Articles

• Autism regulations https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/14/uk-coronavirus-rules-autism-learning-disabilities-lockdown

• Understanding the anxious mind       https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/magazine/04anxiety-t.html

• Benefits of ADHD in a crisis                                    https://www.additudemag.com/benefits-of-adhd-crisis/

Volunteer 

• Provide support for shopping, prescription collections, check ins   https://acorntheunion.org.uk/

• Help make scrubs    https://www.facebook.com/brightonscrubs/

Seek support for shopping, prescription collection, check-ins

• https://acorntheunion.org.uk/

• https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/request-help-yourself-or-someone-else

Things to do 

• Live radio stations map across the world http://radio.garden/visit/skopje/8jT3Pml0?fbclid=IwAR3ijw-ZOWd8nfWAkRyfJHC5brsPKBIqnOjuB317vX9mCMM6Ib_Ht-Mx0QE

• Neurodiverse comedy     https://www.facebook.com/events/185252562773645/

• Reading  https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/apr/13/from-blyton-to-bryson-comfort-reading-to-enjoy-during-lockdown

• Mini free courses to develop your digital skills   https://idea.org.uk/

• London’s top museums                       https://mumsdotravel.com/2020/03/how-to-explore-londons-top-museums-from-home/
• Worldwide art galleries                       https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
• Worldwide zoo webcams                   https://zoocamerasaroundtheworld.com/list-of-zoos-with-webcams/
• Live streamed music/concerts          https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
• A load of free e-books                          https://manybooks.net/?

Stay connected

• https://www.facebook.com/thevirtualpubquiz/

• Using Zoom safely    https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/04/02/how-to-keep-zoombombing-hackers-away-zoom-safety-tips/5113080002/

• Using Houseparty safely      https://www.internetmatters.org/blog/2019/12/24/what-is-the-houseparty-app-what-parents-need-to-know/

• Free singalong    https://www.meetup.com/The-Big-Online-Sing-Along/events/270063704/

Finances

• Self employed support https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme

• Universal credit support   https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

Housing

• Government support for tenants https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

• Mortgage payment holidays   https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/04/coronavirus-how-to-apply-for-a-three-month-mortgage-payment-holiday/

Wellbeing

• ADHD brain and pandemic   https://www.additudemag.com/calm-pandemic-anxiety/

• Yoga for anxiety   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI-hKN-dVLY

• Lo-fi tunes  to relax to     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A

• Headspace has free stuff right now    https://www.headspace.com/

• Free resources and videos NB Thoughts Aren’t Facts Anxiety Worksheet  http://www.ncbc-uk.com/covid-19-free-resources.html

How to manage working from home     https://wonkhe.com/blogs/five-ways-to-wellbeing-when-working-from-home/