Please pass on the details of this urgent new, big study at University College London. Thanks
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University College London is undertaking a study into the effects of social isolation. The details are below.
NEW Covid-19 Social study *** support with recruitment needed ***
UCL BSH has today launched a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK.
The results from this are vital if we are to understand the effects
of the virus and social distancing measures on individuals. They will
help us to track trajectories of mental health and loneliness in the UK
over the coming weeks, identify which groups are most at risk, and
understand the effects of any potentially protective activities people
could be engaging in. This will help to inform the advice that people
are given about how to stay well at home.
We are aiming to recruit a large longitudinal sample, so we’d be grateful if you could spread the word about the study. In particular we’re looking for cascades of the study through relevant newsletters and mailing lists and any efforts that will help to ensure a diverse sample.
The study is open to all adults in the UK. Participation involves
answering a 15-minute online survey now and then answering a shorter
10-minute follow-up survey once a week whilst social isolation measures
are in place.
It's obvious why, the local supermarkets have run out thanks to hoarders. No flour or yeast here either but there was bread. I now have enough to last 2 or 3 weeks of isolation even if OH doesn't like tinned Irish stew and mushy peas! I don't have a big freezer.
It's not that obvious why. There is no shortage of these items in the UK. We have a pretty good supply. Small shop keepers seem to be better placed to have constant supplies. There seems to be no shortage for wholesalers yet for most comestibles. The home shortage is not because the food etc is not available. Have your local shops put in block times for elders, key workers, teachers etc? Where we are in north London, the big supermarkets are breaking a lot of the day now up into blocks for different blocks coming off different shifts etc. A lot more regulation because people not smart of kind enough to act like a kind adult.
I have been talking to my daughter in London today. She has said that there is a struggle there to keep the shelves full. The reason being in London nearly 50% of people eat out each day, and half of them eat two meals out a day. Now all of them are buying food in SM ( one friend told daughter she had never packed up a lunch in her life) so the strain on deliveries has increased. How are you doing @Fire.
It's been a very long day. We've done an amazing amount in six days; scrambled 1000 neighbours, made sure each has a helpline number in their hand, put them into semi -lock down, built an organisation scratch and a website. 150 volunteers. A fleet of cars. It's all good.
Talking to my daughter over the border in Cornwall, she said some Key workers are abusing the school system already, there are couples where one is the key worker and one is told to work from home, or stay at home, they’re sending the kids to school just to get rid of them, the teachers are at risk doing this service, children are better at home all round if you can. Whenever something is put in place, there’s someone ready to take advantage and abuse it.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
The so-called 'Archbishop of Canterbury' states that 'God' is working with us all to help defeat Covid-19 ; don't you all feel better knowing that ? Which planet is this medieval mind occupying???
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University College London is undertaking a study into the effects of social isolation. The details are below.
NEW Covid-19 Social study *** support with recruitment needed ***
UCL BSH has today launched a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK.
The results from this are vital if we are to understand the effects of the virus and social distancing measures on individuals. They will help us to track trajectories of mental health and loneliness in the UK over the coming weeks, identify which groups are most at risk, and understand the effects of any potentially protective activities people could be engaging in. This will help to inform the advice that people are given about how to stay well at home.
We are aiming to recruit a large longitudinal sample, so we’d be grateful if you could spread the word about the study. In particular we’re looking for cascades of the study through relevant newsletters and mailing lists and any efforts that will help to ensure a diverse sample.
The study is open to all adults in the UK. Participation involves answering a 15-minute online survey now and then answering a shorter 10-minute follow-up survey once a week whilst social isolation measures are in place.
To take part, visit www.covid19study.org
Whenever something is put in place, there’s someone ready to take advantage and abuse it.
In the spirit of a balanced view, I must say that our hospital chaplains are offering staff support, chocolate bars, help with ward chores and chats.