Covid-19 Resources
The following page contains a list of useful resources and information for clinicians on the COVID outbreak. We are living at a moment of unprecedented global health challenge, and we believe that by working together the medical workforce can support the country to overcome these difficulties.
Living with COVID
In February 2022, the UK Government set out plans for removing remaining legal restrictions while continuing to protect people most vulnerable to COVID. Read the statement here.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid provided a written update on plans for living with COVID on 29 March, including information on mask wearing for health and care staff. Read the update here.
Recovery
Moving Medicine has produced resources for people recovering from COVID-19, featuring safe and effective information to help them take control and start building their body back to normal. The resources include a video, and series of top tips for recovery. Visit the Moving Medicine website or download the patient information leaflet.
The NHS has also launched a website for people recovering from COVID-19, which includes detailed information on what to expect and strategies for managing the effects.
Staying Active at Home
While many of the legal restrictions around COVID have now been removed, there may still be a requirement for those who test positive to isolate at home. This is vitally important but the value of physical activity in remaining well, reducing the risk of deconditioning and preventing the worsening of other illnesses that we may have is equally important.
View our helpful guidance on staying active at home, and please share with patients or colleagues as appropriate.
Sport England has also produced some resources on how to stay active. Visit their website for more, or follow the hashtag #StayInWorkOut on social media for updates.
Information for Doctors
Coronavirus information for clinicians can be found on the NHS England website here.
Specific advice is also available in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland.
Guidance for health professionals involved in the vaccination process can be found on the UK government website.
The Faculty of Public Health has produced a series of briefings for health professionals on laws, regulations and guidance on the COVID pandemic for each of the four Nations in the UK.
The Royal College of Physicians has produced a useful list of COVID resources, which can be viewed on their website.
The RCP has also produced ethical guidance for frontline staff. Read it here.
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) has produced a list of COVID resources with a particular focus on MSK conditions. Visit their website for more information.
ARMA has also produced updated guidance for urgent and emergency MSK conditions that require onward referral. Find it here.
The Resuscitation Council (UK) has produced a series of COVID resources on their website, including an updated ALS algorithm for patients.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) has assembled a collection of COVID guides for healthcare professionals, including a page focused on mental health and wellbeing support for clinicians during the outbreak response.
For the Public
Visit the NHS website for advice on COVID 19. (Specific websites are available in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland)