Early Years Alliance: Coronavirus Information Pages
The Early Years Alliance has a hub of information pages curated specifically for all staff working directly with children and families in an early years provision.
BSL COVID-19 Guidance
SignHealth, the Deaf Health charity, has various video resources covering coronavirus, from summaries of government briefings to advice on restrictions, vaccinations, and mental wellbeing, to ensure COVID-19 information is available in British Sign Language (BSL).
WHO COVID-19 Myth Busters
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has compiled a list of some commonly heard myths and facts around the COCID-19 virus, as well as some tips on how to decide who and what to trust.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility
The British Fertility Society (BFS) and Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) have created this comprehensive FAQs document in response to questions that patients have been asking about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility.
Debunking Myths Surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccine
The British Islamic Medical Association has made a ‘one-stop shop’ resource debunking myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.
BAME Celebrities Call Out Vaccine Misinformation
Well-known faces, including actors Adil Ray and Meera Syal, cricketer Moeen Ali, and presenter Konnie Huq, appeal to Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities across the UK in this video addressing vaccine misinformation.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Pregnancy, and Breast- and Chest-Feeding
Created by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, this page and download cover many of the most frequently asked COVID-19 vaccination questions for pregnant parents, and for parents who are breast- and chest-feeding.
Public Health Webinars for Schools and Settings
Birmingham City Council (BCC), in partnership with Public Health Birmingham (Healthy Brum), has been putting on various coronavirus-related webinars for school leaders and other educational professionals. Access the recordings here.
Updated Early Years Guidance Poster by Healthy Brum
Healthy Brum, an initiative from Birmingham Borough Council, have created an updated poster on COVID-19 guidance for parents and carers.
Dr Justin Varney on Getting Vaccinated and Staying COVID Safe
Dr Justin Varney, National Strategic Advisor on Health and Work at Public Health England, has released a video on how to determine the safety of our interactions since legal restrictions were lifted on Mon 19th July.
COVID-19: A Guide to Help You through Your Self-Isolation Period
Created by Birmingham Public Health and Birmingham City Council, this guide contains the updated information how to self-isolate if you have or are suspected of having COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit by Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council has created a comprehensive guide to vaccines with information to help myth-busting, as lifting lockdown is dependent on the UK population getting vaccinated.
Long COVID Kids
Created to share information on long-lasting Coronavirus symptoms in children, Long Covid Kids is where you will find videos, documents, posters, and other resources to educate parents, guardians, and professionals.
The Vaccine Initiative by the Stephen Hawking Foundation
The Stephen Hawking Foundation has created downloadable resources to help children discuss and understand vaccinations to recognise the vast misinformation that they, their parents, guardians, and other adults responsible for their wellbeing are confronted with.
Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Information by the UK Government
Rapid lateral flow tests are a key part of keeping children in school, and the government website has information on these tests.
Video Guide to COVID-19 Self-Testing by the Department of Health and Social Care
The Department of Health and Social Care has put together a series of YouTube videos as a step-by-step guide to Coronavirus self-testing.
What is an LFD Test by Birmingham City Council
Lateral flow tests, or LFDs, are tests created for people without COVID-19 symptoms, and the Birmingham City Council has prepared information on what they are and the process in place for Birmingham’s LFD testing.
See, Hear, Respond Support Hub
For Birmingham locals, GBNFC are delighted to announce that they have been working in partnership with Barnardo’s and have been contracted to deliver this new service. Their role is to listen carefully and work out the best way to help you and your needs.
Coronavirus Wellbeing Activities for Schools
In light of the evolving situation around Coronavirus (COVID-19), some teachers may be looking for activities to boost pupils’ wellbeing. These PDF downloads can be helpful for all pupils, but particularly those who are finding changes unsettling.
While We Can't Hug Video
Hedgehog and Tortoise want to give each other a great big hug, but they're not allowed to touch. Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar partnered to write this story and video, aimed to comfort children and educate them while needing to socially distance.