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Lockdown and self-isolation

Our guidance on how to stay well if you are isolated due to lockdown or self-isolation.

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Staying at university during tier 4 restrictions

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Government guidelines mean that students returning to university will be staggered over a number of weeks. If you’ve stayed at university over Christmas break, for whatever reason, this might mean you’ll be on your own for longer than you’d expected. For some students, this may feel disappointing, frustrating or worrying.

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Making the most of your time at home

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Your visit home can be an opportunity to recuperate and feel more connected to loved ones. But taking some time to think about it and talk about it in advance can help ensure that both you and your family have as good a time as possible.

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Preparing to self-isolate

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Given the scale of the current pandemic, it’s possible that you’ll have to self-isolate during this academic year. While it’s natural that you may be concerned about this prospect, the following tips will help you to be prepared to make the best of this experience.

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Self-isolating when you’re unwell

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Developing the symptoms of coronavirus can be challenging for lots of reasons. The following tips will help you to care for yourself if you become ill and have to self-isolate due to Coronavirus.

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Maintain your wellbeing while self-isolating

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Self-Isolation may not be fun, but it doesn’t have to be awful. Follow these tips, with a mix of work and fun, contact with other people and a plan for each day, to give you a sense of achievement and help you feel in charge of your life.

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Staying safe if you are clinically vulnerable

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If you’re clinically vulnerable you might feel frightened about returning to university and for good reason. Living with a health condition that makes you clinically vulnerable in a pandemic can be frightening. However, finding ways to keep yourself as safe as possible, and manage these difficult feelings, is an important part of engaging with your studies and friends.

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My health condition means I cannot wear a face covering

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If you’re unable to wear a face covering because of a health condition, it’s understandable that you might worry about how others will respond to you. There are some practical steps that you can take to help with this.