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COVID-19 Information for Children and Young People

Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. For children under 7 you can also download the Covibook below.

Useful links

1. Young Scot has a dedicated campaign site

'Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. Also find out more about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community'

https://young.scot/campaigns/national/coronavirus

 

2. The Children and Young People's Commissioner for Scotland site has some information about children's rights in a time of crisis and a number of helpful links to resources 

https://www.cypcs.org.uk/news/in-the-news/getting-human-rights-advice-in-scary-times-the-coronavirus

 

3. In particular CYPCS recommend the #Covibook for children under 7 which can be downloaded here

https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf

 

4. Childline have a dedicated Cornoavirus page which covers what coronavirus is, what to do if you are worried and how to cope if you are staying at home

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/coronavirus/

Please also note that Childline have reduced their hours of operation to 9am - midnighthttps://www.childline.org.uk/

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