COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
Latest COVID-19 Information
NHS Patients, visitors, and staff must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings.
COVID-19 remains a serious health risk. It is important to stay cautious and help protect yourself and others. Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread.
For all information regarding vaccinations, Including how to book. Please visit the NHS Coronavirus vaccination page. COVID-19 vaccination information.
Well-being while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Doctors of the World are able to share Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 60 languages.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
- Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
- Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
- Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease
Further Information
- Symptoms
Find out about the main symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you or your child has them. - Testing
Get a test to check if you have COVID-19, find out what testing involves and understand your test result. - Self-isolation and treating symptoms
Advice about staying at home (self-isolation) and treatment for you and anyone you live with. - People at higher risk
Advice for people at higher risk from COVID-19, including older people, people with health conditions and pregnant women. - Long-term effects (long COVID)
Find out about the long-term effects COVID-19 can sometimes have and what help is available. - How to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19
Advice about what to do to reduce your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19. - Take part in research
Find out about health research studies and how you may be able to take part.
Advice for Vulnerable Patients
- Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
- How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
- Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
- Pregnancy advice