Patient Information
This page contains links to various sources of 'general public friendly' information on the COVID-19 pandemic.
E-Books
From Nosy Crow Publishing
Beyond Words - Illustrated coronavirus ebooks
If you care for or work with anyone who finds text heavy leaflets difficult to understand then these free illustrated books may be helpful in guiding conversations around the coronavirus and its impact.
Currently 4 ebooks are available: Beating the virus, Good days and bad days during lockdown, Jack plans ahead for coronavirus (aimed at family and carers), When someone dies from coronavirus (aimed at family and carers).
Leaflets
BMJ Best Practice - Coronavirus Patient Information (pdf)
Doctors of the World - Coronavirus NHS Guidelines available in 44 languages
Webpages
NHS
WHO
UpToDate
Please note that UpToDate is an American company and as such links out to American organisations rather than UK specfic information sources. Please carefully appraise the information before sharing with patients.
Patient education: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and children (The Basics)
Patient education: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and pregnancy (The Basics)
Patient education: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and pregnancy (The Basics)