Alternative format resources are available providing informaiton about coronavirus restrictions, Covid vaccinations and testing, track and trace and self isolating are available in easy read format and BSL.
Easy Read Resources
GM self-isolating support
This leaflet provides help, support and further information for self-isolating.
Download the leaflet (easy read).
Inclusion North
Inclusion North have a coronavirus webpage with useful resources for people, families and carers.
They also produce news update videos - you can watch and subscribe via YouTube.
They have also produced guidance on avoiding scams.
North West Training & Development Team and Pathways Associations
The North West Training & Development Team and Pathways Associations are producing a series of daily VLOGS on YouTube to make sure that people have accessible, accurate and up to date information about COVID 19.
Subscribe to their YouTube channel for daily updates.
They have produced video is about using the NHS - it is good to stay away from the hospital but sometimes you really should go to the hospital. Watch the video on YouTube.
They have also produced an easy read video on the Coronavirus Act 2020.
Mencap
Mencap's website has the latest guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as lots of useful information and resources in easy read format.
This includes easy read documents explaining the national lockdown, Covd vaccination and shielding advice.
Government Resources
The Cabinet Office has published an easy read guide to the roadmap out of lockdown. Download here.
Public Health England's Coronavirus Resource Hub can be filtered for alternative format information. Topics and campaigns covered include national restrictions, NHS COVID App, 'Hands, Face, Space' and coronavirus symptoms.
Resources can be viewed and downloaded here.
Easy read Covid vaccination resources:
An easy read guide to Covid vaccination - Download the guide here.
What to expect after vaccination - Download the guide here.
Consent form and letter for adults - Download the guide here.
NHS England have produced a short film for people with a learning disability and autistic people, which talks about coronavirus and the coronavirus vaccine.
Public Health England has also produced guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Download an easy read version here.
Learning Disability England
Learning Disability England has gathered links to easy read information from a variety of resources on their website.
Easy Health UK
Easy Health UK's accessible website lists COVID-19 leaflets, videos and booklets.
Down's Syndrome Association
Down's Syndrome Association are working closely with their global contacts, as well as monitoring the British Government’s daily announcements so that they can share any significant updates in a timely fashion.
Easy read Care Act guidance from the Down's Syndrome Association.
Visit the website to view all of the resources and updates.
NHS Easy Read Resources
Getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak easy read guide
Easy read Covid-19 (Coronavirus) information leaflet
Easy read important advice to staff supporting people with a learning disability or autistic people
Using a pulse oximeter to check you are OK
Beyond Books
Beyond Books have produced a number of free coronavirus resource books that you can download.
Hospital passports
Leeds Teaching hospital Learning Disability and Autism Team have made an easy read COVID 19 page that can be added to hospital passports if anyone needs an admission. Download here.
Learning Disability England have shared a shorter Hospital Passport to help if you need to go into hospital because Covid19 - Click Here to download in WORD format or click here to download in PDF (better on a phone but not editable).
British Sign Language
Signhealth videos
Signhealth, the Deaf health charity, are producing daily videos with updates on key guidance.
You can find out more on their website.
Subscribe to their YouTube channel for their daily two-minute briefings.
Salford Signed
Salford Deaf Advocacy and Support Service produce a series of videos via Salford Signed. The YouTube channel's latest video is about the 'Grab a Jab' campaign.
Subscribe to their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jey8KzHZUQ
Manchester Deaf Centre
The latest COVID-19 BSL information can be found in a centralised location on the Manchester Deaf Centre website.
British Deaf Association (BDA) videos
The BDS have produced daily Covid-19 daily update videos and coronavirus information videos.
You can view on their website.
Chief Medical Officer videos in BSL
NHS Salford CCG has been sharing videos with important information about coronavirus from the Chief Medical Officer in British Sign Language (BSL).
You can view the videos on their facebook page.
If you would like copies of the videos please get in touch.
Where to get help
You can call NHS 111 in BSL by visiting interpreternow.co.uk/nhs111 or use their app on your mobile device. Or use the NHS 111 online service at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
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