COVID-19 information

If you have any concerns about your child's health or wellbeing, you should seek the appropriate medical advice - care is available in our Emergency Departments.

If you're unsure about what to do, there is advice on common childhood illnesses at the link below:

Healthier Together Oxfordshire

You can also use NHS 111 online.

Resources

We understand that children can be worried about COVID-19, and not fully understand what it means for them and their families. Below are some resources you may find useful.

For children

Videos on YouTube

• Coronavirus explained for children
  Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
• How to Deal with Stress about COVID-19 – A Guide for Children and Young People
  Dr Ellie Atkins, Clinical Health Psychologist at St George's (a version for adults is also available)
• Time To Come In, Bear
  V ideo for children about social distancing

Books / e-books

• Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus
  Nurse Dotty
• Coronavirus - a book for children
  Professor Graham Medley
  
• Dr Dog
  E-book explaining COVID-19

Other resources

BBC Newsround

• Coronavirus
  
• Dr Chris and Dr Xand from 'Operation Ouch' answer your COVID-19 questions and talk about self-isolation
  

For parents/carers

What parents need to know about COVID-19
Healthier Together / Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Emerging Minds

• Supporting children with worries about COVID-19
  
• Studies and podcasts on several aspects of COVID-19

Mental health

Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

24/7 helpline

Children and young people: 01865 904998

Adults: 01865 9041997