Coronavirus and your Mental Health
06 November 2020
If you are finding things hard emotionally right now, you are not alone. Mind provides information and support.
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting all our lives. Many of us are struggling with how it is affecting ourselves and our loved ones. The current situation can take its toll on your mental wellbeing. All of us face changes in their day to day lives. These might include access to treatment, care, social life, being alone, issues due to the crisis at school or work, in short isolation, might have its impact on our Neurofibromatosis community. Realising any anxiety or increased pressure due to the situation can be dealt with and needs to be addressed. Mind has an array of resources that might help or point you in the right direction.
Here you'll find reliable information and tips to help you cope during this time.
If you have any further concerns or questions you can email us directly to info@nervetumour.org.uk or call our Helpline for medical and non-medical related queries 07939 046 030. You can discuss any issues confidentially with our Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurses.
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Nerve Tumours UK Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurses attend the National NF2 CQuinn Meeting in Manchester.
Have a read about what was talked about at this year's National NF2 CQuinn Meeting in Manchester
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Nerve Tumours UK adds BrowseAloud to their website
Have a read about the new software we have uploaded to our website in order to make it more accessible to everyone.
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11 year old inspired to run 31 miles within 8 hours for his brother who has NF
Have a read about young Will's remarkable achievement that has been inspired by Adam Jacob's story on our website
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Simon’s Story
Have a read of Simon's Story and his desire to help NF2 Bio Solutions find a cure for NF2:
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Steve Brine MP helps spread awareness for Nerve Tumours UK
The Burbridge Family recently met up with MP Steve Brine to help spread awareness for NF. Find out more here:
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Meet Tom
Tom Hazell is 37, works in IT, lives in Essex with his long-term partner, he has NF2/Schwannomatosis Find out more here:
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A Gamble Across Britain
James will be cycling the length of the country this September- that's 980 miles! Find out more here:
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Nerve Tumours UK at Her Majesty The Queen’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Nerve Tumours UK attended one of Her Majesty The Queen's Summer Garden Parties. Find out more here:
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Dan’s Story
Dan wants everyone to know that NF1 comes in different forms. Have a read of his courageous story here:
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