The Coronavirus Act 2020 has been written to help the country cope with the coronavirus pandemic. It says that Local Authorities (councils) can decide not to follow parts of the Care Act. This easy-read guide is about the changes that might need to … Read Article about Coronavirus Act 2020: Easy Read
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£600m fund – extra support for care homes
The Government have announced a new support package for care homes, backed by a £600 million fund. This new money will go towards a series of measures aimed at helping adult social care providers reduce the rate of transmission in, and … Read Article about £600m fund – extra support for care homes
Coronavirus outbreak: what you can and can’t do – exercise
The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership have created an easy-read version of the government guidance about exercise. We plan to make more easy-read guidance over the coming days and weeks. … Read Article about Coronavirus outbreak: what you can and can’t do – exercise
A message from the Minister for Care, Helen Whately
“The vital role our care sector plays in supporting some of the most vulnerable in our society has never been clearer than over the past weeks and months. This pandemic has shone a light on the brilliant skills, commitment and dedication of you, … Read Article about A message from the Minister for Care, Helen Whately
Coronavirus: Question and answers for people who get a personal budget or personal health budget
The Government have written some guidance aimed at people who receive support via personal budgets or personal health budgets – and take this via a direct payment. It is also relevant to individuals employed via the direct payment, family members, … Read Article about Coronavirus: Question and answers for people who get a personal budget or personal health budget
Translations of the NHS COVID-19 campaign materials
The NHS communications team have translated the 'Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives' slogan and Coronavirus campaign resources into different languages. These may be useful to you or people you support. To download the resources, click the … Read Article about Translations of the NHS COVID-19 campaign materials
‘At least’ 3 more weeks of Coronavirus lockdown.
The government has reviewed the lockdown restrictions and said that they will continue for 'at least' another 3 weeks. This is to keep us safe and make sure less people get Coronavirus. The government still needs people to stay at home. … Read Article about ‘At least’ 3 more weeks of Coronavirus lockdown.
Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It is very difficult to give advice about the Coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19. New information is given out on a daily basis and advice on how to stay safe is always changing. It can be very confusing seeing different advice … Read Article about Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Budget 2020: £30million boost for Changing Places toilets
Originally posted on: http://www.changing-places.org/news/_budget_2020_%c2%a330m_boost_for_changing_places.aspx We are delighted to share the news that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, will be announcing a £30 million investment for Changing … Read Article about Budget 2020: £30million boost for Changing Places toilets
Changing Places Consultation
Image: http://pamis.org.uk/campaigns/changing-places-toilets/ The Government is currently doing a consultation about changing places. They would like your opinions Changing Places are vital for people who struggle to transfer on to a toilet … Read Article about Changing Places Consultation
Online abuse and the experience of disabled people
The Petitions Committee has recently published its report "Online abuse and the experience of disabled people", revealing the extreme level of abuse that disabled people receive online. You can read the easy-read version of the report by … Read Article about Online abuse and the experience of disabled people