Antibody test: laboratory test What it tells you: If you have had coronavirus. How it works: Blood test taken by a medical professional. What it means: Can tell someone whether they have had the virus or not, but not about any level of … Read Article about The differences between coronavirus (COVID-19) tests
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Now anyone with symptoms can get tested for Covid-19
Phone the new NHS 119 coronavirus testing service helpline to book a test for yourself or someone you care for. Thank you to https://www.keepsafe.org.uk/ for the poster. … Read Article about Now anyone with symptoms can get tested for Covid-19
Staying alert and safe: 1. Protecting different groups of people
As the government advice changes from Stay at Home to Stay Alert, we are creating easy-read information about the new guidance. We start with part 1, Protecting different groups of people. This guidance is for the general public who are fit and … Read Article about Staying alert and safe: 1. Protecting different groups of people
Essential workers: apply for a Coronavirus test
This information was originally published here: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/ If you're an essential worker who is self-isolating (not able to leave home), you can now apply for you and your household to get tested for … Read Article about Essential workers: apply for a Coronavirus test
Easy-read poster about getting tested
https://www.keepsafe.org.uk/ have created a poster about getting tested for the Coronavirus. You can download the poster by clicking on the link below. … Read Article about Easy-read poster about getting tested
The NHS is still open: easy-read poster by Keep Safe
Keep Safe were asked to come up with an #easyread poster reminding people to get checked out for other health conditions and not put things off because of #coronavirus #COVID19 #NHS. You can download the poster below. … Read Article about The NHS is still open: easy-read poster by Keep Safe
Update on COVID-19 testing in social care
This is an update to information issued on Wednesday 29th April 2020 on COVID-19 testing in care homes. Testing arrangements for care workers and care home residents with COVID-19 symptoms are set out below. Testing for care workers with … Read Article about Update on COVID-19 testing in social care
Ace Anglia wellbeing calls
Ace Anglia wellbeing calls started at the end of March. It's just one of the ways your voice can be heard at Ace. The calls will support you and also help Ace use your experiences to make things better in the future. The whole team at Ace is working … Read Article about Ace Anglia wellbeing calls
Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it
People should seek medical care when they need it and not be put off by the Coronavirus epidemic, say doctors, charities and the health service. This can be slightly confusing for some of us, as we are still in 'Lockdown'. But it is important to … Read Article about Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it
Introducing Live Transcribe
Introducing Live Transcribe Now deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people can have conversations easily with just an Android phone. See instant captions anywhere Live Transcribe helps you communicate in the moment. Choose … Read Article about Introducing Live Transcribe
‘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.
Coronavirus accessible information
We have been adding accessible information about Coronavirus to our resources pages. Click the link below to see all of the resources. https://suffolkordinarylives.co.uk/resource_category/health/ … Read Article about Coronavirus accessible information
keepsafe.org.uk
Photosymbols have launched a new website http://keepsafe.org.uk Over the coming weeks and months they will be adding the latest information in an easy read format, as well as promoting online events, activities you can do at home, and vital … Read Article about keepsafe.org.uk
Guidance and updates for Coronavirus at-risk patients
A letter has been sent to a group of people whose physical health conditions mean they are at the greatest risk from Coronavirus. Please help us to share this with people who may be in the highest risk group and have received the original letter. … Read Article about Guidance and updates for Coronavirus at-risk patients
New Coronavirus poster from Photosymbols
Photosymbols have just produced a new poster about the Coronavirus. It focuses on the need to stay at home, social distancing and what to do if you feel unwell. … Read Article about New Coronavirus poster from Photosymbols