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<p>We are working with the National Health Service and Public Health England, service
users, academics and the voluntary sector to gather evidence and assess the potential
longer-term mental health impacts of COVID-19 and plan for how to support the public’s
mental health and wellbeing throughout the ‘recovery’ phase.</p><p>At each review
point for the social distancing measures, we will also review the risks for the clinical
vulnerable and the clinically extremely vulnerable and assess whether the shielding
period needs to be extended or whether it is possible for the shielding guidance to
be eased further. We will base our assessment on clinical advice from our medical
experts, and the best data available about the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.
<br> <br> The Government has also formed a new ‘Tackling Loneliness Network’ of charities,
businesses and public figures to help connect groups at risk of isolation and bring
together data and insights to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on loneliness</p><p><br></p>
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