With all the information that is circulating its sometime difficult to know where to look for the latest advice.
Here are some links to government and NHS guides as well as links to more specific help groups for people with learning difficulties and disabilities:
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National Health Advice
Gov.uk Guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information in British Sign Language can be accessed on SignHealth’s website:
WhatsApp Information Service
Getting Tested
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested:
Latest Public Health England advice on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- (COVID-19): what you need to do
- COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
- COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people
- COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
- (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people
Easy Read Guide – Stay at home: what to do if you or someone you share your home with has coronavirus symptoms:
NHS England
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus
- Clinical guide for front line staff to support the management of patients with a learning disability, autism or both during the coronavirus pandemic (PDF)
- NHS Coronavirus Fact Sheet For Kids (PDF)
NHS Wales
Children’s Commissioner
Children with Autism
National Autistic Society:
People with Learning Disabilities
Mencap:
GOV.UK:
Local Health Advice
NHS Shropshire
Shropshire Council Guidance
- Latest Shropshire Council information on Coronavirus
- Looking after your Mental Health during Covid-19 (PDF)
Direct Payments Advice
Questions about Direct Payment during the Coronavirus outbreak:
Other useful links
- Autism West Midlands (Facebook Page)
- Contact, the charity for families with disabled children
- Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
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