Covid-19 and Mental Health
If you’re worried about the impact of coronavirus on your mental health, you are not alone.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an incredibly difficult and uncertain time, so it is only natural that it may affect your mental health in different ways. However, what you are feeling right now is nothing to be ashamed about. With the right help and support, we can get through this.
Below, we have listed some different services for you to access if lockdown and Covid-19 are really affecting you. Don’t forget our team are always here to help and to talk through any issues you may have.
Samaritans – 24/ 7 support dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that leads to suicide 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Shout – 24/7 Text service for anyone in crisis 85258
Mind – Ensuring you don’t face your mental health problems alone
The Zone – Information, advice and support service
Anxiety UK – Support for anxiety, fear and stress. The National charity helping people with Anxiety
Childline – Advice, support and guidance, as well as access to 1:1 counselling
HeadsTogether – Reducing Stigma and getting people to talk
Andy’s Mans Club – Talking groups for men, #ITSOKAYTOTALK
Additional Learning Support
If a learner has any additional social or learning support needs, such as dyslexia or anxiety, please do make sure you make us aware, they will be assigned a mentor from our learner support team who will ensure any additional support requirements are readily available to you.
Induction Programme
When each learner starts with Skills Group we provide a comprehensive induction programme which includes:
Each learner will also have an induction programme from their employer, introducing them to their workplace and health and safety procedures.
Functional Skills
If a learner does not have GCSE grade C (4/5) or above in Maths and/or English, Skills Group will support them to achieve equivalent Functional Skills qualifications alongside their programme, whether they are on an apprenticeship or full-time course. Functional Skills are the practical application of Maths and English relevant to your chosen trade.
We also offer Functional Skills in ICT, as this is a key skill required by the vast majority of employers.
16 to 19 Tuition Support
The 16 to 19 tuition fund is a one-off funding allocation for 2020-21 academic year only. The fund is being provided to support learners to catch up and close any gaps in their learning that may have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is to support small group tuition for 16 to 19 year old learners in English, Maths and other courses where learning has been disrupted.
For more information on this support, please click HERE