Whether you’re a fresher, returning student or a postgrad, you’ll no doubt have lots of questions or concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact your student life. Read more to find out what you need to know before the university term starts.
Discovery of four COVID-19 risk groups helps guide treatment
People who are admitted to hospital with COVID-19 can be divided into four distinct groups, according to data from the world’s largest study of patients with the disease.
£5 million for new research projects investigating how coronavirus spreads
Eight new projects will explore how the virus spreads in schoolchildren, healthcare workers, in medical settings, on surfaces in public spaces, and in strictly-Orthodox Jewish communities.
Volunteers recognised
Volunteers supporting the SWF Health and Social Care Group receive recognition for their essential work during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Specialist Counselling Service for children and young people
A new service has launched to support children and young people aged 5-18 years (or up to 25 if in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan) in response to COVID-19 and an increase in demand for mental health support.
The COVID-19 dashboard
The COVID-19 dashboard now not only gives an incredibly detailed picture of what is happening on a national level – but also what is happening in your neighbourhood.
Visiting care homes during coronavirus
As the rate of infection is decreasing across the country, previous restrictions are being lifted, however a number of changes will be put in place to keep you and your loved ones safe.
No child left behind – a public health informed approach to improving outcomes for vulnerable children
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local government, health, education and other public services have sought to make sure that vulnerable children are protected. As we look ahead, these children and their families remain central to our public health plans.
Unprecedented national effort by UK immunologists to search for answers on COVID-19
Three new UK-wide studies, bringing together scientists from 17 research institutions, will receive £8.4 million from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to understand immune responses to novel coronavirus.
Share your views: how health and social care providers are working together
Share your views: how health and social care providers are working together.
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