Useful information about Coronavirus COVID-19
EasyRead news update 6th November 2020
This update includes messages from the government and tips on keeping well.
EasyRead news update 2nd November 2020 — Lockdown is starting Thursday 5th November in West Yorkshire
On Thursday 5th November a new national lockdown is planned for all regions of England.
The lockdown is planned to stay in place until Wednesday 2nd December.
The rules for national lockdown are,
- You must stay at home as much as possible.
You can leave your house for these reasons only,
- Take children to school, nursery or childcare.
- To go to work, if you can not work from home.
- To escape from violence at home.
- To exercise outdoors.
- For medial reasons and appointments.
- To take care of vulnerable people or to volunteer.
- To buy food and essential items.
- To see people in your support bubble.
- You are allowed meet 1 person outdoors You can only meet in a big public space like a park. You can not meet in your own gardens.
- You can not spend time with anyone indoors you do not live with, unless they are in your support bubble.
- Up to 30 people can still attend a funeral.
- Weddings and civil partnerships are not allowed.
- Most travel to other countries will be banned.
- Holidays to the U.K will be cancelled.
- You can only stay away from you home for a reason like work.
- Nurseries, schools and universities will stay open.
- Only essential shops are allowed to open.
- Pubs, restaurants and leisure centres have to close.
- Take-aways and food delivery services will stay open.
- Job centres and courts will stay open.
- Local spots that you might take part in have to stop.
- Big events, like premier league football will still happen. But there will be no crowd watching.
- National lock down is for the whole of England and will start Thursday 5th of November.
EasyRead news update 13th October 2020
On the 12th October Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a big announcement to
the country about new Coronavirus rules for England.
Coronavirus – Local rules and restrictions for people in Leeds
Leeds is not in lock down but there are some extra local restrictions to help slow down the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
Click the button below to see the new rules on the Leeds City Council website.
View local rules and restrictions about coronavirus COVID-19 for people in Leeds
New Coronavirus COVID-19 rules – September 23rd 2020
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there are new rules that everyone must follow, to help stop the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
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- You must still follow the rule of 6.
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- Pubs, bars and restaurants will close at 10:00PM
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- Pubs, bars and restaurants will take your order at your table. Someone will bring your food and drink to your table after you have made your order.
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- If you are in a restaurant and not sitting down you need to wear a mask.
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- Face masks must be worn by bar staff.
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- You should work from home if you can.
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- Only 15 people are allowed at a wedding.
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- Fans are not allowed to go and watch sports events.
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- If you are in an indoor sports team you must follow the rule of 6.
- Fines for not wearing masks or following are £200 for first offence.
You must follow these new rules starting on Wednesday 23rd September 2020.
This information was adapted from this article. Originally seen on BBC.co.uk/news
EasyRead Information – Reducing the spread of coronavirus September 2020
Public Health England have made made some EasyRead information about what you can do to help stop coronavirus COVID-19 from spreading.
EasyRead news update 2nd October 2020
This update includes information about local lock down and rules about traveling in Yorkshire.
EasyRead news update 23rd September – New Rules for England from the Prime Ministers Boris Johnson
The Prime minister Boris Johnson told people that there are new rules they must follow from the 23rd of September 2020.
These new rules are to help stop the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
Weekly EasyRead news updates about coronavirus can be found here on the Inclusion North website.
New Coronavirus COVID-19 rules – The rule of 6 from Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there are new rules about meeting people he called it ‘the rule of six’.
This is about no more than six people being together in a group inside or outside of your home.
You must follow the rules starting on Monday 14th September 2020.
This EasyRead information has been made by Inclusion North
Badges and lanyards to promote social distancing
The Government have created some badges that can be used to show the carrier may have difficulties or concerns in maintaining social distancing.
The badges can be used to signal to others around them that they need to pay attention and be given space.
Video about coronavirus COVID-19 test centre walkthrough
If you think you have coronavirus, you must telephone 119 to book a test.
Testing is free.
For information about coronavirus symptoms, go to https://www.getcheckedoutleeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-out-nhsengland
A guide about traveling by bus in Leeds for independent travelers
The video below has been made by Leeds City Council and is aimed at independent travelers returning to school or college in September 2020.
The video is also useful for any one with a disability who wants to know what traveling on a bus will be like and what new things have been put in place to help keep people safe whilst traveling on the bus.
Video to raise awareness about the challenges that face coverings pose to disabled people created by GOV.UK
EasyRead Guide – what to do if you or someone you share your home with has coronavirus symptoms
Public Health England have made an EasyRead guide about what to do if you or someone you share your home with has coronavirus symptoms.
EasyRead Guide – Top tips when you have a medical appointment by video or phone
Connect in the North have changed the The Doctor Will Zoom You Now by Healthwatch in to an EasyRead guide.
EasyRead information – How to use the coronavirus home test kit
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have created some EasyRead information about how to use the coronavirus home test kit.
EasyRead information about coronavirus and what you can do from the 4th July 2020 in England
Mencap have created an EasyRead guide explaining some of the cornavirus rules that will change from the 4th of July 2020.
Coronavirus – Working and living safely
Public Health England have made some information about working and living safely during the coronavirus outbreak.
Local coronavirus COVID-19 testing
Pre-booked walk in testing site: Bridge Street Church, Lincoln Green booked.
Tests are only available by pre-booking.
Call 
0113 376 0472
Accessible Track and Trace diary made by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have made a accessible track and Trace diary that can be printed off for you to use.
EasyRead Information – The UK Government’s plan to get back to normal
This information comes from the UK Government.
People have had to stay indoors because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
The easyread document below explains the plans to get things back to normal.
EasyRead information about protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus from Public Health England
Public Health England has made some new EasyRead information about protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus.
Click the button below to see the information.
EasyRead information – Keeping your workers safe
An EasyRead version of coronavirus COVID-19: Adult Social Care Risk Reduction Framework: Assessing and reducing the risk to your workforce.
What is the R number?
This information is about how to stop coronavirus spreading.
This is linked to the R number.
The more people who have coronavirus the more people they could pass it on to.
First Bus App Update – Find out how many free spaces are on your bus
First Bus has updated their mobile phone app. This now shows how many spaces are free on the bus.
This is so that when the next bus is arriving you can check if there is enough room for you to get on the bus.
The First Bus mobile phone app will show you a picture of a bus on a map. You will be able to see where the bus is and how many free spaces are on the bus.
The First Bus mobile phone app also will show you if a person on the bus is using a wheelchair.
You can use the First Bus mobile phone app on Apple and Android phones.
Face covering exemption card – Made by Metro
Metro have created some face covering exemption card.
To get a copy of the cards to print out yourself click the button below.
Face covering exemption card
keepsafe.org.uk have created some face covering exemption card for adults with learning disabilities and or autism and for their parents.
To get a copy of the cards to print out yourself click the button below
View face covering exemption cards
EasyRead information – Coronavirus and the rules for using public transport
The governement have said. starting from the 15th June everyone must wear face masks when travelling on public transport.
View the poster below for more information
EasyRead Information – Wearing a face mask on public transport
View the poster below to see accessible information about wearing face masks on public transport
Coronavirus – EasyRead poster about coronavirus and staying safe
Easy on the i have created a social distancing poster which is available for people to download and print out.
Easy on the i have created an EasyRead poster about coronavirus and how to stay safe.
This poster is available for people to download and print out.
Coronavirus – EasyRead poster about social distancing
Easy on the i have created an EasyRead poster about social distancing.
This poster is available for people to download and print out.
EasyRead information about face masks
Keep Safe have made an EasyRead poster about face masks.
Face coverings – EasyRead information made by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have made an EasyRead poster about face coverings.
Coronavirus Covid-19 Jargon Buster
There has been lots of new jargon around coronavirus.
Think Local Act Personal have added a plain English guide to help people understand some of the jargon words.
Corona Virus information in different languages to listen to on YouTube and to download and read as a leaflet
A small task and finish group within Leeds City Council have been working to provide translated and audio materials in 11 different languages: Polish, Romanian, Urdu, Arabic, Czech, Punjabi, Tigrinya, Farsi, Slovak, Kurdish Sorani and Bengali.
There are three different videos which focus on,
- Spot the signs – This short film contains information to help people spot the signs of coronavirus and gives advice for households with possible coronavirus infection.
- Handwashing advice – This short film contains information about how you can help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus, by practising good respiratory and hand hygiene.
- Essential advice – This short film contains information for households with possible coronavirus infection.
Please be aware that this is an evolving situation and public advice may change.
Click here to go to the video playlist on YouTube
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A leaflet is now being delivered to every household in Leeds.
The leaflet has been translated into the main community languages which are currently used in the City.
View the The translated leaflets in languages alternative to English
Leeds City Council coronavirus leaflet audio version
Information and Support from Leeds City Council that you can listen to.
Stay at home
An easy read guide for people who have the coronavirus created by Easy Read Online.
EasyRead information about coronavirus from Public Health England
An EasyRead guide about coronavirus has been made by Public Health England.
Similar guides translated in to different languages are also available from this page on the gov.uk website.
Get coronavirus support as a clinically extremely vulnerable person
If you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus also known ad COVID-19, you can the register and tell the government whether or not you need support.
You may have received a letter from the NHS telling you that you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician.
If this has not happened by Monday 30 March, contact your GP or clinician after you register with this service.
Click here to go to the resistration page on the GOV.UK website
Guidance on protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus
An EasyRead guide about protecting people most likely to get very poorly from coronavirus.
Supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults
The Government has published the following guidance, which may also be helpful to supporting people with other needs relating to a cognitive impairment, such as dementia or mental health conditions.
This guidance is for care workers and personal assistants who support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
The guidance will help care staff to,
- Keep people with learning disabilities and autistic people safe
support them to understand the changes they need to make during the COVID-19 outbreak. - Protect their own wellbeing.
Rules about the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in relation to caring for people during the Coronavirus pandemic
The Government has published guidance about rules for the Mental Capacity Act and the deprivation of liberty safeguards in relation to caring for people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus COVID-19 guidance for people receiving direct payments
The Government has published some guidance around coronavirus Covid-19 and direct payments.
It is for adults in England with direct payments and personal and health budgets.
The guidance includes questions and answers.
View Coronavirus COVID-19 guidance for people receiving direct payments on the GOV.UK website
EasyRead leaflets from Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
EasyRead leaffets about health including having your oxygen level checked and wearing an oxygen mask.
More are being added.
View EasyRead information about having your temperature taken
View EasyRead information about wearing an oxygen mask
Useful telephone numbers
Call the Leeds City Council helpline on 0113 378 1877
If you’re self-isolating and don’t have friends or family nearby who can help. Volunteers can help you with shopping, transport to medical appointments, or a call to check how you are.
Cruse Bereavement Care helpline on 0808 808 1677
Offer a range of support and resources and have a free.
Opening hours Monday-Friday 9.30AM ➔ 5:00PM excluding bank holidays.
Longer hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, open until 8:00PM.
COVID-19 support line for anyone in Leeds with family members or friends who are critically ill, or have died from, coronavirus.
Call St Gemma’s Hospice on 0113 218 5544 or Wheatfields Hospice on 0113 203 3369 during standard working hours.
Cancer Support Helpline on 0800 923 0014
For patients and or their carers if they are worried or have any questions about COVID-19 following receipt of a letter from the hospital about changes to their appointment or treatment.
The helpline offers a 7 day a week telephone support service from 9:00AM ➔ 5:00PM in including bank holidays.
Leeds Domestic Violence Service helpline on 0113 246 0401
If calling is unsafe, a web-chat service is now being offered from Monday ➔ Friday between 1:00PM ➔ 3:00PM via https://leedswomensaid.co.uk
If you’re in immediate danger, call 999. Press 55 after the emergency number if you’re in danger and unable to speak.
Call NHS 111
If you need medical help but it’s not an emergency.
A trained advisor will help you access the best service to meet your need.
You can also go online www.111.nhs.uk
Coronavirus update for your Hospital Passport
Please keep your Hospital Passport up to date.
Please attach this page to your passport.
You can download a hospital passport from this page.
People should send in their hospital passports to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust team who will keep them electronically.
Please get in touch with Alison and the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust if you need to.
Learning Disability and Autism Team – Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
0113 206 6836
leedsth-tr.ldautism@nhs.net
Web page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/learning-disability/the-hospital-passport/
Hospital Passports
Include Me TOO have information about hospital communication passport and supporting resources on their website.
More flexible approach to exercise for those with additional needs
A change to allow people with specific health needs to exercise more than once a day and travel to do so.
Click the button below and see point 15 in the government guidance.
View coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do on gov.uk website
Covid Minute: 60 seconds important advice about coronavirus
Bradford council have made a series of 60 second videos that have advice on important issues affecting you during the coronavirus pandemic.
View the 60 second important advice about coronavirus video series on YouTube
Easy read health information
A range of posters, resources and EasyRead information about coronavirus are available on the Get Checked Out NHS website.
Watch coronavirus Covid-19 an accessible video guide for people with a learning disability made by HFT
An accessible guide to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) designed to help people with learning disabilities understand what the virus is, what steps they will need to take to stay safe, and what to do if they think they’ve contracted Coronavirus.
Information from Learning Disability England about Coronavirus
Learning Disability England are using these pages to share information and resources about the virus and what you can to do to stay safe and well, and how people are staying connected and finding solutions.
EasyRead Domestic abuse during coronavirus
Inspired services have made an EasyRead booklet about domestic abuse during the coronavirus.
EasyRead news Coronavirus special made by United Response
An easy read news paper written by United Response.
A guide for families and carer of people with learning disabilities
Coronavirus guidance for families and other carers of adults with learning disabilities.
How to provide good and safe care and support at this time.
A video from Dimensions about the coronavirus
Dimensions have made a short video about the coronavirus
North Lincolnshire Learning Disability Partnership EasyRead Guide to Coronavirus
Click the button below to view North Lincolnshire Learning Disability Partnership EasyRead Guide to Coronavirus
Having a test for coronavirus
Books Beyond words to help people understand at this difficult time.
Free to download.
Good and bad days
Books Beyond words to help people understand at this difficult time.
Free to download.
Jack plans ahead. End of life care
Books Beyond words to help people understand at this difficult time.
Free to download.
When someone dies from coronavirus
Books Beyond words to help people understand at this difficult time.
Free to download.
Beating the virus
Books Beyond words to help people understand at this difficult time.
Free to download.
Beyond Words is developing a short wordless picture story about Coronavirus, freely available for download.
The story will help people to understand what to do if you have Coronavirus and how to keep yourself and those who you care about safe.
It also shows how to safely help others who may be self-isolating.
Text at the end of the story gives information on where people can seek help if they are unwell and signposts to other useful resources.
The story has been designed to prompt conversations with people with learning disabilities about the virus, talk about their fears and reassure them.
The pictures are currently in black and white, but we wanted to make them available now to anyone who is in urgent need. We’ll be updating the resource with colour pictures as our artist finishes them.
How the police are making sure that people are staying safe – Update for July 2020
West Yorkshire police have updated an EasyRead guide that has information about what people must do to keep themselves and others safe from coronavirus.
What is a reasonable excuse to leave your home
New information explaining what a reasonable excuse to leave your home has been issue police across England by The National Police Chiefs’ Council and The College of Policing.
Leeds Carers Partnership Covid19: Support and guidance for carers
Leeds City Council have made a booklet that has lots of useful information about everything a carer may need to thing about and plan for during the coronavirus Covid19 out break.
The document also has information about other organisations who can provide support to carers.
Joint statement from Leeds City Council political group leaders
The leaders of the six different political groups represented on Leeds City Council have issued a joint statement to reassure residents that councillors are still available to help, support and represent Leeds residents during the COVID-19 crisis.
The political group leaders of the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Green, Morley Borough Independents, and Garforth and Swillington Independents groups said:
“We would like to let the people of Leeds know that their elected councillors all across the city remain available to help, support and represent them during these extremely challenging times. While councillors have had to stop in person meetings and interactions with residents, they are still contactable and available to help people if needed. The best way of doing this is via email, telephone or over social media.
“COVID-19 has already affected the lives of everyone in Leeds in some way, so it is more important than ever that elected representatives are available to support their communities during these troubling times. We are here to help so please do get in touch.”
Click here to see the original information on the Leeds City Council website
Coronavirus Leeds City Council help line
If you’re unable to leave the house due to the COVID-19 Virus pandemic and you’re worried because you don’t have family or friends who can help, please contact Leeds City Council on ☎️ 0113 378 1877.
You will be matched with a local volunteer
Information and support from Leeds City Council
A list of where you can get support at this time if you live in Leeds.
Are you finding it hard to get food?
Leeds City Council putting additional support in place to ensure everyone is able to access the food they need.
If you are finding it difficult to get food due to lack of money, self
isolation or accessibility of food provision, then you can get help.
When making the referral you will be asked questions about your personal
situation which will enable us to determine what type of support you require
If you think you may be eligible to help from these scheme then you can contact a local key worker or service who will make a referral for you.
This might be somewhere or someone you already have contact with such as a
school, college, social worker, housing officer or it could be a provision in your local area such as a Community Hub.
Ideally a referral should be made through one of these support services,
however if you are finding it hard to access these please make a self
To get support to get food please call
0113 376 0330
This is a free number.
To see the full information about this service please click the button below
Coronavirus Facebook groups set up by Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council have set up 33 locality ward Facebook pages where coronavirus updates will be posted.
View more information about Coronavirus Facebook groups set up by Leeds City Council
View more information about Coronavirus Facebook groups set up by Leeds City Council
Message from Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board
While the coronavirus pandemic has shown how we can all pull together and support our communities, sadly it also means that abuse and neglect can be harder to spot.
For these reasons I would ask everyone to please remember your safeguarding responsibilities, be aware, be vigilant and if something doesn’t seem right, seek advice.
On the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board website we have brought together information to help you support and protect people in Leeds who may be experiencing or be at risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect during this time
View information about supporting people to be safe during the Coronavirus pandemic
EasyRead guide about looking after your feelings and your body made by Public Health England
Public Health England have made an EasyRead guide that has advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Guidelines around mental health and well-being from Public Health England
This guide provides information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
For information and how to protect yourself and others, and actions to take if you think you may have the coronavirus please see this web page on the government website.
View the guidelines around mental health and well-being from Public Health England
10 ways you can improve your mental health if you are worried about Coronavirus
The NHS have information on 10 ways you can help improve your mental health and wellbeing if you are worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak.
Click the button below to view the tips.
Mindwell coronavirus mental health hub
MindWell, the mental health website for people in Leeds, has launched a coronavirus mental health hub which will bringing together information about mental health and coronavirus.
Visit Mindwell coronovirus mental health hub
It can help you access,
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- Official guidance for looking after your mental health during the outbreak.
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- Updates to mental health services in Leeds.
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- Help that can be accessed online.
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- Resources and videos to help you take care of your wellbeing at home including exercise videos, free online learning courses and creative activities.
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- Links to useful information and practical help.
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- Links to information for people with learning disabilities and BSL users.
- MindWell, commissioned by NHS Leeds CCG, has accessibility software called Browsealoud which offers reading support and can translate the website into around 100 languages. Look for the orange button in the top right hand corner of all pages.
Mindwell will be keeping the hub updated with new information and resources.
Please email mindwellleeds@gmail.com with any suggestions.
Information on coronavirus: taking care of your mental wellbeing
There’s a lot in the news and on social media about the coronavirus and many people are feeling worried or anxious about the current situation.
MindWell, the mental health website for people in Leeds, has resources and tools that can help people look after their mental health.
Mindwell website – Information on coronavirus: taking care of your mental wellbeing.
Coronavirus Covid-19 guided self help books
The University of Glasgow, with assistance from colleagues at Lancaster University and the University of Warwick, have published a series of guided self-help booklets developed to support people with mild to moderate learning/intellectual disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
Printed versions are available both to reach and include people with learning intellectual disabilities who do not have internet access.
Have a chat or text chat with Your Health Matters
Your Health Matters can all offer someone a call, chat or text who is self isolating over these coming months
0113 855 0532
Leeds Directory
Leeds Directory can support you to live well by connecting you to checked and vetted local services and trades people.
To speak to the Leeds Directory team call us on 0113 378 4610, weekdays 9:00AM to 5:00PM
100% Digital Leeds – Supporting people with learning disabilities
100% Digital Leeds have some information on their website about supporting people with learning disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
View information about Supporting people with learning disabilities made by 100% Digital Leeds
Third Sector Leeds – Local Services Digest
Third Sector Leeds has been collecting the information that it has provided in its Covid-19 daily briefs into a series of documents covering the key information you need.
Below you can find a document giving a round up of local services and resources under a number of themes e.g. Children and Young People, Health and Care or Migration.
Third Sector Leeds – Key Services and Core Advice
Third Sector Leeds has been collecting the information that it has provided in its Covid-19 daily briefs into a series of documents covering the key information you need.
Below you can find a document giving you a round up on keeping healthy, welfare, food aid, accessible information with links to accessible information in 11 community language
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership Grief and Loss Support Service
The service is for anyone suffering any form of grief and loss.
It is also for people worried about losing someone, whether this is a family member, friend or member of their community.
Support and advice is available from 8:00AM ➔ 8:00PM, seven days a week.
Call the freephone number 0808 1963 833 or use the online chat facility.
The team can offer support and help connect you with organisations local to you, who can offer additional help where needed.
This service replaces the Covid-19 Telephone Support Line previously offered by St Gemma’s Hospice and Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice.
For more information visit www.griefandlosswyh.co.uk
Advonet and Leeds Autism AIM Keeping Neurodivergent People Connected in Leeds
Advonet and Leeds Autism AIM are involved in the new local Keeping Neurodivergent People Connected project, coordinated by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health Care Partnership and Inclusion North.
Short term information support will be provided for people in Leeds with neurodivergent conditions including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, as well as people with learning disabilities.
This will be on top of the support already provided by Leeds Autism AIM as part of Advonet. The Keeping Neurodivergent People Connected service will provide information by phone, email and text on staying safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
- You can access the service by phone, text, email or video.
- You can get information on how to stay safe and well during the Coronavirus outbreak.
- You can find out about local support in your area.
- You can get a regularly call if you need support.
To contact the service, please send an email to keepingconnected@advonet.org.uk or call Advonet on 0113 244 0606 and ask to be put through to the Keeping Connected service.
Guide for professionals working with autistic adults during the coronavirus crisis
Leeds Autism AIM, part of Advonet, have produced a brief guide for professionals and volunteers working with autistic adults during the COVID-19 crisis. The guide looks at the do’s and don’ts, covering areas such as communication, routine, mental health, information and social isolation.
To download a copy of the guide, please click on the button below.
If you have any questions about the guide, please email leedsautismaim@advonet.org.uk
Carers Leeds are open for business
Carers Leeds advice line – 0113 380 4300 is open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00AM ➡ 4:30PM
Wednesday 8:00AM ➡ 6:30PM
You can e-mail the Carers Leeds advice line – advice@carersleeds.org.uk for support during these time.
Information to keep people well and connected
AspireCBS have a number of useful resources on their website about keeping people well and connected.
Click here to see the information and resources made by AspireCBS
Healthwatch survey
Healthwatch Leeds would like to know how lockdown is affecting people with a Learning Disability in Leeds.
They are sharing real time experience with health and care decision makers on a weekly basis to inform their response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Please call on 0113 898 0035 or email info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk
How to do an online shop
EasyRead guide to online shopping.
Parsley Box
Get ready meals delivered to your door.
You don’t need to keep them in a fridge or freezer.
Help with pre-payment meters
If you have a prepayment meter you can get help to top it up.
From today customers with prepayment meters who may not be able to add credit can speak to their supplier about options to keep them supplied.
Customers that are unable to top up their pre-payment meter are advised to contact their supplier immediately to discuss how they can be kept on supply.
An EasyRead Guide on how to use Zoom
This EasyRead guide tells you how to use Zoom to join a meeting on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
The guide has been made by Learning Disability Wales.
An EasyRead guide about how to download and use zoom
Ace Anglia have produced a range of easy read resources to help people to access webinars and other online meetings.
This EasyRead guide tells you how to download and use Zoom to on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
An Easy Read guide to setting up a Whats App group
WhatsApp is a free app that allows you to make free calls and message individual people and groups of people.
This EasyRead guide you how to set up WhatsApp and how to use it.
An EasyRead Guide to on how to make a video call using WhatsApp on your smart phone
Ace Anglia have produced a range of easy read resources to help people to access webinars and other online meetings.
EasyRead guide about how to use Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a way to stay connected with friends, family, and people you can’t meet up with in person.
Microsoft Teams allows you to call or video chat with a person or a group of people.
EasyRead information – How to join a Skype for business meeting from your laptop or PC
Leeds City Council have made some EasyRead information about how to join a Skype for business meeting from your laptop or PC.
EasyRead information – How to join a Skype for business meeting on your mobile phone
Leeds City Council have made some EasyRead information about how to join a Skype for business meeting on your mobile phone.
Cue cards for video meetings made by KeepSafe.org.uk
KeepSafe.org.uk have created these cue cards.
The cue cards are useful for online meeting or when using video chat apps like Zoom.
Print the sheets out onto A4 paperand cut out.
Next time you are in a video meeting you can hold the cards to the camera when you need to say something.
Please note there are two versions, one is a mirror (flipped) image. Check your camera setup to see which works best for you.
EasyRead summary about the deaths of people with learning disabilities in England during COVID-19 coronavirus
Some people are more likely to get very ill or even die from coronavirus. This does not mean you will die but you might be more likely to.
This is based on the numbers and research so far. It could change as we learn more.
This includes people with learning disabilities who seem to have a different experience to other people.
People with a learning disability were more likely to die from this virus in March and April.
Keeping in touch during difficult times
NDTi have made a help sheet in response to hearing concerns about bans that prevent people keeping in contact with their friends and families.
There are different ways that people can be supported to keep in touch with loved ones.
The Keeping in touch help sheet has ideas for keeping in touch for people who have access to the internet and for those people who do not have access to the internet.
EasyRead guide all about social media
EasyRead tips about Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Skype
Avoiding scams during the coronavirus crisis
Inclusion North has produced EasyRead advice about how to avoid scams during the Coronavirus crisis.
National Autistic Society chat forum
The National Autistic Society Chat Forum is an online forum for people with Autism, families and supporters to chat to each other.
Coronavirus updates, resources and tips for autistic people from National Autistic Society
The National Autistic society have updates about the coronavirus and resources and tips for autistic people and families on their website.
View coronavirus updates from National Autistic Society
View resources and tips for autistic people from National Autistic Society
Advice for families from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation
You may experience an escalation in behaviour that challenges during the time you and your family are together.
Children and adults can find changes to their routines very difficult.
We do not underestimate the impact being confined to your home will have on you and all members of your immediate family.
It may be helpful to look at the information and advice sheet below if you begin to see a change in the behaviour of your relative
Coronavirus restrictions placed on family contact
Challenging Behavior Foundation have heard from families who are understandably upset by the restrictions around contact that their loved one’s care home are putting in place.
Following a discussion with a barrister they have produced an information sheet.
Please note that until the Coronavirus Bill is agreed by Parliament and becomes an Act, the law has not changed.
Advice for carers from Carers U.K.
Carers U.K. has made some information and advice about corronavirus for carers in the U.K. available on their website.
View information and advice about corronavirus for carers in the U.K. made by Carers U.K.
Talk Local Act Personal coronavirus page launched
The Talk Local Act Personal coronavirus web page is live.
It is a hub for the latest news, blogs and links to guidance.
Coronavirus Covid-19 advice for adult social care
Social Care guidance relating to Coronavirus Covid-19 to support best practice during this national crisis made by Think Local Act Personal.
View Social Care guidance relating to Coronavirus Covid-19 made by Think Local Act Personal
How to stay well during Ramadan 2020 with Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK and professional boxer Muhammad Ali have 5 top tips to help the Muslim community with diabetes stay healthy and safe throughout the month of Ramadan.
View the top 5 tips for stay healthy and safe throughout the month of Ramadan
How to talk to people with learning difficulties about the virus
Tips from Open Future Learning on how to talk to people with learning difficulties about the coronavirus on LinkedIn website.
Resources to use with people with learning disabilities through the coronavirus restrictions
A collection of resources to use when supporting people with learning disabilities at this time.
Coronavirus health myths – created by the BBC
The BBC have created a video telling people about myths about the coronavirus.
Myths – A myth is a story or information that isn’t true.
My Own Front Door
The Rightful Lives team has relaunched My Own Front Door as a record of the impact of the virus on autistic and learning disabled people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Click here to view the coronavirus and learning disability resources created by My Own Front Door
Daily news and tips from Inclusion North
26th March 2020 – daily news and keeping well tips
Coronovirus
You could help save lives by joining in supporting a really important project to help track the spread of coronavirus.
Please download the King’s College London COVID app to report daily how you’re feeling, and whether you’re unwell or currently fit.
For more information please visit – https://covid.joinzoe.com
Stop Hate UK have seen a rise in the number of Hate Crimes against members of the Asian community and in particular members of the Chinese community.
Before the outbreak of coronavirus there were very few reports of Chinese people reports of Chinese people becoming victims of hate crime.
Please let people know that Stop Hate UK is here to help and want to hear about any hate crimes.
If you would like to get in touch with Stop Hate UK please contact on the contact information below.
0800 138 1625
talk@stophateuk.uk
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