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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Self-isolation exemption for health and social care workers Criteria for health and social care workers to be exempt from self-isolation to continue to work. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Antibody testing Antibody tests can help show if you’ve had coronavirus or been vaccinated. Find out how its being used in Scotland. Caring for a cough or fever Coronavirus (COVID-19): Treating your symptoms at home Caring for a fever or cough at home and hospital discharge information Caring for a cough How to look after a cough at home, and when to seek help Caring for a fever How to look after yourself if you have a fever, and when to seek help Caring for a fever in children How to look after your child if they have a fever, and when to seek help Check your fever symptoms Use our self-help guide to find out whether you can care your symptoms at home or need to seek help Check your baby's fever symptoms Use our self-help guide to find out whether you can care for them at home or need to seek help Your mental wellbeing Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your mental wellbeing Advice on looking after your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic Depression self-help guide Work through a self-help guide for depression that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Anxiety self-help guide Work through a self-help guide for anxiety that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Coping with money worries It's normal to feel worried or anxious when times are hard, but there are things you can do to help. Struggling with stress? Learn what to do if you are struggling to deal with stress. Dealing with traumatic events Getting help and support to come to terms with tragic events experienced either in person or witnessed in the media. Healthy living Coronavirus (COVID-19): Immunisation and screening What you need to know about immunisation and screening during the coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19): Stopping smoking During the coronavirus outbreak, it's more important than ever to stop smoking Coronavirus (COVID-19): Alcohol Advice and guidance on moderating your alcohol consumption during the coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus (COVID-19): Drug use Learn about safer drug use during the coronavirus outbreak and how to take precautions Coronavirus (COVID-19): Diet and healthy weight Eating well and staying healthy during the coronavirus outbreak is important for our wellbeing Coronavirus (COVID-19): Physical activity Learn about staying physically active during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Coronavirus (COVID-19): Accessing dental services Information about dental services during the coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19): Accessing community eyecare services Information about community eyecare services services during the coronavirus pandemic Scottish Government: Tailored advice for people living with specific health conditions Including: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD, chronic kidney and liver disease, dermatological, neurological, respiratory and rheumatic conditions, and rare diseases Care Talking about your care Read advice on talking about care and making plans in advance. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for visiting loved ones in an adult care home Information about visiting residents in adult care homes, outings, and safeguards in place. 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