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Explaining COVID and the Vaccine to those with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Are you or someone you know looking for Easy Read information to explain our current situation with COVID, vaccines, and Lockdown? If so, we have collated the latest documents, films, and audio to help explain and reassure you and your loved ones.

21 January 2021

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Your questions answered on COVID vaccines

Almost 1.5 million people in the UK to date have received their first dose of the vaccine. But as this is a phased rollout - what does that mean for you and loved ones?

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How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

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Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. We are also providing information in Easy Read.

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What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

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Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID

As of Sunday 20 December, guidance to support the clinically extremely vulnerable in protecting themselves from exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) has been updated.

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Maternity support during COVID-19

Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby, and your pregnancy care.

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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

6 November 2020

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Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home?

Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home? If you have questions about your rights and entitlements, help is available. Read on to find out more.

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Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

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New guidance: Preventing infection in hospitals

FROM TODAY, HOSPITAL VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS NEED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS