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Getting home

Getting home is a huge step on the road to recovery. While it is often an enormous relief to be back home, some may find the first few weeks a bit of an emotional rollercoaster in terms of readjusting to everyday life. In this section, we've provided some general information and advice on the common physical and psychological issues you might face,what you can do to help the recovery process along, and the types of help that might be available to you and your family after you get home.We've also included a few short pieces on other people's experience, which we hope you will find helpful.

 

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External Video: Managing your physical symptoms using pacing

Video length: 02:16 (Watch now or tap the button above to add this resource to your personal library to watch later) This short clip will explain what 'pacing' is and how it can be used to manage some of your physical symptoms including breathlessness, fatigue and pain.

Web Link: Medical information: Patient.co.uk

This link will take you to the Patient.co.uk website. There is a huge amount of easily understandable and trustworthy general information and advice on health issues and general wellbeing. There are also blogs and forums where you can hear more about other peoples' experiences.

Web Link: Medication passport: free app

This link will take you to the Apple itunes store, where you can download a medication "passport" to your phone or tablet. The app was developed by the NHS and is free. It is designed to help you keep track of, and understand your medications, including any changes made by your doctor.

Web Link: Medications explained

Finding a website that explains what provides easily understandable information about your medications is harder than it looks.This link will take you to the Boots MD website, which provides fairly easily understandable information about many common medicines; what they're for and what to look out for in terms of side-effects.

Web Link: Mental health & coronavirus

This link will take you to the coronavirus page of MIND, the mental health charity. Here, you'll find information, advice and support on a wide range of issues, including your wellbeing, work, your rights to social care, supporting children and teenagers during the outbreak, anxiety and panic attacks, loneliness, staying active, etc.

Web Link: Mental health & money advice (website)

This link will take you to the Mental Health and Money Advice website. There are dedicated versions of the website for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cymru. There is clear and practical information, advice and support for people with mental health and money worries, and for the people who care about them. You'll find up-to-date information on welfare benefits, managing money and debts, and support with mental health care.

Web Link: Mental Health Foundation (website)

This link will take you to the Mental Health Foundation website, with dedicated versions for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This link will take you to their pages on mental health and well-being during the pandemic, with advice and support for all age groups. You'll find top tips and support on a wide range of issues including: loneliness, relationships and parenting, working from home, acts of kindness, dealing with change, loss and bereavement,getting through Winter, and...

Web Link: Miles & his recovery from Avian Flu

In this brief clip, shown on ITV News during the COVID outbreak, Miles talks about his experiences of recovering from avian flu. He talks about the physical and emotional impact of Intensive Care, the impact on his family, and his determination to recover his life. He also talks about his work with ICUsteps, a patient-led charity, and how important it is that patients and families are aware of the support that's out there, from other people who've been in Intensive Care.

Web Link: Mind: mental health charity

This link will take you to the mental health charity, Mind. On it, you'll find really helpful information on a wide range of mental health problems, information on drugs and therapies, tips for dealing with everyday life, and a wealth of information about where to find help (or help someone you care about). You can read about and watch short videos about other people's experiences. There is also a helpline, which is available from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank...

Web Link: Mindfulness: the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre

This link will take you to the University of Oxford's Mindfulness Centre. They describe mindfulness as a therapeutic technique that can help you manage and prevent feelings of depression, stress, anxiety, or discontent. They offer free introductory online courses that are also available as podcasts.We hope you find helpful.