South Wales, WE GOT YOU!

25 March 2020, 11:35 | Updated: 25 March 2020, 11:45

Here at Capital South Wales we are committed to keeping you in the loop during this period.

We also know how important it is to help each other during challenging times.

Take a look at the information on services available across South Wales, including links to support groups and top tips for re-adjusting to working from home.

SERVICES

Advice if you're anxious - If you are feeling anxious about Coronavirus, visit mind.org for advice to take care of your mental wellbeing.

Advice on protecting your mental health during this pandemic.

Advice from youngminds.org for young people who are anxious about Coronavirus.

General NHS advice for helping children dealing with anxiety.

More advice from youngminds.org for talking to children about Coronavirus.

WELLBEING

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/18320538.mental-health-coronavirus-stay-happy/

The latest public NHS information HERE

The latest Government advice HERE

WALES NHS

https://www.wales.nhs.uk/

SOUTH WALES COUNCILS

https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/home.aspx

https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/index.aspx

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/

SOUTH WALES TRANSPORT

https://www.traveline.cymru/

https://www.gwr.com/

https://tfwrail.wales/

https://www.cardiffbus.com/

https://www.newportbus.co.uk/

Transport advice from Traveline Cymru: https://www.traveline.cymru/coronavirus/

Across Wales thousands join groups to help people self-isolating due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coronavirusinwalesupdates/

Please note Capital is not responsible for the content of these Facebook groups.

If you know of any others or of any great efforts in your local community, let us know by tweeting @capsouthwales 

SOUTH WALES BUSINESS ADVICE

https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/Business/Support-and-Finance-for-Business/COVID-support%20for-business/Pages/default.aspx

https://southwaleschamber.co.uk/

FIND A FOOD BANK

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

EXERCISING FROM HOME ADVICE:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/best-ways-home-workout-17966460

TOP TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME

1. Maintain Regular Hours
2. Create A Morning Routine
3. Set Ground Rules For People In Your Space
4. Schedule Breaks
5. Take Breaks In Their Entirety 
6. Get Some Fresh Air
7. Don't Hesitate To Ask For What You Need
8. Keep A Dedicated Workspace
9. Use the VPN 
10. Socialise with Colleagues
11. 'Show Up' To Meetings and Be Heard 
12. Find Time For Training Opportunities
13. Over Communicate
14. Be Positive
15. Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
16. End Your Day With A Routine