EpidemicDrive Support
Types of Support
We offer support in a number of ways. We provide links to generic support organisations such as charities in more specific areas, for a particular need or problem. We also in some cases provide specific support, sometimes in the form of one-to-one help, sometimes special events or services. Finally, we can offer links to products which we believe can help in this area. In these last two cases, they contain affiliate links which mean that we may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
Support Organisations
The organisations in this category are generally government organisations or charities, set up to help people with this particular issue.
The NHS offer advice on the coronavirus here
The government also have advice on what you need to do
Specific events, coaching / training or technical support
These are more specific things you can do, such as take a course or get one-to-one advice. There may be a charge involved.
e-Learning for Healthcare offer an e-Learning course to everyone including healthcare workers – you have to register but it’s free.
The World Health Organisation offer a range of training courses on the epidemic
Future Learn offer a remote course for personal use – it takes three weeks and it’s free.
Products
There may be some things you can buy which will help you achieve your targets. Some of these are listed here. Again there will be a cost involved, and you’ll leave our site to buy them. We may earn a small commission.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer - WHO Accredited
Learn how to make the only DIY hand sanitizer recipe accredited by the World Health Organisation
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic
Perfect timing – this book explains the transmission of deadly viruses from animals to humans, and describes how we can deal with a global pandemic. David Quammen predicted this viral pandemic and global
Refillable Portable Pump Bottles
If you make your own hand sanitizer, you’ll need to carry it. Try this 6 piece set of plastic bottles.
Half mouth shield
Transparent plastic face covers – 10 pieces – can be cleaned easily with water or wet paper. Straps can be adjusted.
Isolation Door Sticker
Laminated vinyl door sticker approx 5″ x 8″ (13cm x 20cm) suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Has £0.95 postage charge.
Kindle Unlimited
A lot of support comes in the form of additional focussed reading, and we use Amazon as a source of books. We find reading on Kindle more convenient (you can change the font size when your eyes get tired!). If you do read, we use Kindle Unlimited as a way of reading books cheaply, and you can get three months free by clicking the link below.
