This issue is mostly looking at changes that are happening in the NHS which includes: Services working together – integrated care systems (ICSs).NHS led provider collaboratives – plans for mental health, learning disability and autism … Read Article about NHS England and NHS Improvement: easy-read newsletter
vaccination
Why isn’t the Covid vaccine for you?
Can't see the link? Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NoThanksVaccine … Read Article about Why isn’t the Covid vaccine for you?
COVID-19 vaccine: Booking a vaccination (19 March update)
The NHS has an online service to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination. We have made an easy-read guide. Click the blue download button to view / download. … Read Article about COVID-19 vaccine: Booking a vaccination (19 March update)
COVID-19: All people on learning disabilities registers to be invited for vaccine
All people on the learning disability register with their GP will be invited for Covid vaccine. This change is happening following updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The learning disability … Read Article about COVID-19: All people on learning disabilities registers to be invited for vaccine
New shielding list: Who’s on extended list of Covid vulnerable people – and when they get the vaccine
The Government is adding 1.7 million more people to the shielding list, with 800,000 moved up the vaccine priority list. It means almost four million people are now being told to shield in England, with 31 March the proposed … Read Article about New shielding list: Who’s on extended list of Covid vulnerable people – and when they get the vaccine
Unpaid carers and the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
As of Monday 15th February, unpaid carers will be included in the next phase of the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine and will begin to be called forward for their first jab. Unpaid carers are in cohort six of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and … Read Article about Unpaid carers and the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site
The Yellow Card scheme collects and monitors information on suspected safety concerns or incidents involving: medicines, medical devices, and e-cigarettes. The scheme relies on voluntary reporting of suspected safety concerns or incidents by … Read Article about Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site
People with learning disability and COVID-19 vaccinations
The PCPLD (Palliative Care for people with Learning Disabilities) Network recently hosted a webinar; 'Why all people with learning disabilities and their carers should be prioritised.' You can watch a video of the event on YouTube below. About … Read Article about People with learning disability and COVID-19 vaccinations
Coronavirus Vaccination – step by step
Follow Bradley as he goes for his Covid-19 vaccination in the latest poster from https://www.keepsafe.org.uk/ You can download the poster below. There is also an audio version on the Keep Safe … Read Article about Coronavirus Vaccination – step by step
Covid-19 vaccination: What happens at your appointment.
The Learning Disability Partnership have made an easy-read guide that gives information about what happens at a Covid-19 vaccination appointment. You can view/download the guide by clicking here: … Read Article about Covid-19 vaccination: What happens at your appointment.
