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Disabled People 'Abandoned' During Covid-19 Crisis Report Claims
16 July 2020
A report by Inclusion London , a leading disability organisation, claims that discrimination has increased during the last few months as people’s needs have been pushed to one side by government and major organisations. The report concludes that “the government needs to make it a priority to understand the needs of disabled people and give serious consideration to their findings and recommendations. It is also vital that Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations and disabled people are involved in developing and planning policies that affect us at local, regional and national levels.”
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SYPTE Travel Survey
15 July 2020
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive is carrying out a public consultation to find out how different communities travelled before the lockdown, how their travel has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this has affected their future travel plans. Everyone completing the survey will be entered into a draw to win one of three £50 Love2shop vouchers. The consultation closes on 24 July 2020.
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Face Coverings Compulsory in Shops from 24th July
14 July 2020
It has been compulsory to wear a face covering on public transport in England since 15 June and from 24th July face coverings will have to be worn in shops and supermarkets. People who do not follow the new rules could be fined up to £100, however children under 11 and people who are unable to wear face coverings because of their health condition ( and for other reasons ) do not have to wear one. There is no official exemption card and you do not have to provide any proof. It is not compulsory to show an exemption card but if you would like to carry a card you can download and print off a card you consider appropriate for you from various websites.
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Returning to School Survey
14 July 2020
Sheffield City Council have produced a questionnaire hoping to hear from families who have a child with special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) about any concerns they have regarding the return to school in September. The questionnaire is open until Friday 24 July.
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Healthwatch Sheffield Want to Hear from More People of Colour
14 July 2020
In response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, revealed in a new report, Healthwatch Sheffield have published interviews with people of colour who share their own thoughts and experiences and would like to hear more views from the BAME community, if you’d like to get in touch.
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Feel 'Covid Confident' on Your Trips Out with Euan
10 July 2020
Now that the coronavirus lockdown is easing and the public is getting out and about more there is a lack of information about how ‘safe’ certain venues are for disabled people. So Euan’s Guide, a site that offers access reviews written by disabled people, has introduced a feature where reviewers can comment on hygiene and whether social distancing rules are being stuck to.
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Government Sets out Steps to Relax Shielding Guidance
06 July 2020
The Government has set out a road-map for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme. Their guidance changed on 6 July and will change again on 1 August, subject to clinical evidence. Please note that the government support offer has been extended: you can still get a food box, care and/or medicine delivery until 31 July if you want them, but you need to register online by 17 July if you haven’t already done so.
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Lockdown Easing Starts on 4th July
02 July 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further changes to lockdown measures in England which will begin from 4th July ‘to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs’. The updated guidance for people classed as clinically extremely vulnerable will be published on 6 July and 1 August as these measures come into force.
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'Guide Dogs' Publishes Guidance for Transport Providers and Businesses
29 June 2020
As people in the UK begin planning for the future after lockdown, the charity Guide Dogs have started to think about what support will be available for people with sight loss who are trying to travel safely and observe social distancing rules while making their essential journeys.
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They’ve put together a range of policy guidance for transport providers and shops detailing how they can best assist their passengers and customers with sight loss whilst observing social distancing. -
Government Calls for Evidence on the Unequal Impact of Coronavirus on Disabled People
29 June 2020
The Government’s Women and Equalities Committee is launching three new sub-inquiries following their recent inquiry in to how Coronavirus has affected people with protected characteristics. They have submitted a call for evidence to find out how Coronavirus has affected disabled people and their access to services. You can submit your views until Monday 13th July.
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