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Join Us on Video to Talk About the Lockdown
22 April 2020
Hear what it’s really like being in lockdown from people with learning disabilities or autism as we discuss our experiences of being in isolation and invite you to take part. In our video members of the public join our learning disability group, Sheffield Voices, on webcam and talk about the good and the bad things about being in lockdown, social distancing and self isolating. We hope you’ll join in the conversation with us next time.
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Coronavirus Testing for PAs
22 April 2020
The Government’s National Coronavirus Testing Programme has now expanded capacity to test other frontline workers, including all personal care assistants (PAs) who are having to self-isolate due to having coronavirus-like symptoms or because a member of their household has symptoms.We have posted the latest details on how your PA can self refer for a test in Sheffield. PAs eligible for testing should be swabbed as soon as possible within 5 days of developing symptoms. Household members should be swabbed within 10 days of developing symptoms.
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Tell the NHS about Your Experience of Coronavirus
21 April 2020
The National Health Service is asking members of the public to give information about their experiences of coronavirus as part of a major survey, which will help the NHS understand more about how and where the virus is affecting people now. By answering some quick questions, people can help the NHS plan its response to coronavirus. The National Charity Rethink Mental Illness Charity and on a more international scale the “Covid-19 Disability Rights Monitor” are also seeking your views.
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Deaf And Blind People's Anger At Lack Of Access
21 April 2020
People from blind and deaf communities say they have been left feeling isolated, scared and at risk due to a lack of access to vital information during the coronavirus crisis. A group of charities have told the Government they’re concerned over the way the particular needs of disabled people are not being taken into consideration in official communications.
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Zest Essential Item Delivery Service for S6, S3, S10 postcodes
17 April 2020
If you are self isolating, vulnerable, have low mobility or are otherwise unable to access essential items and live in the S6, S3 or S10 areas of Sheffield, you can use Zest’s COVIDsupport delivery service. Please note that this delivery service is not a crisis service and is being run by people who have volunteered to risk themselves to help people in need. Please only use this service for essential items, if you have no other way of getting them.
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Disabled Travel Writer's Staying At Home Tips
15 April 2020
Carrie-Ann Lightley , a leading disabled travel writer and wheelchair user has written about how she and others can cope with life in isolation during the Coronavirus lockdown. Her blog includes cookery tips, advice on coping with anxiety and fitness guides such as a ‘cardio workout’.
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Reporting Domestic Abuse
14 April 2020
During the COVID-19 Pandemic Government guidelines to stay home and staying safe may mean people with abusive partners are at increased risk of domestic violence. There are various ways you can summon help or report an incident of domestic abuse in Sheffield including a new online portal.
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Foods to Boost Your Immune System
14 April 2020
As the Coronavirus situation continues and people are spending most of their time indoors, people are asking what they can do to keep healthy and boost their immune system. As well as keeping physically active, managing your stress levels and getting enough sleep, what you eat plays a large part in keeping healthy. Vitamins and minerals in certain foods can help.
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Individual Employer and PAs: Coronavirus FAQs
09 April 2020
Our new information sheet for individual employers and PAs contains guidance based on some of the questions we are being asked at Disability Sheffield by people who employ their own PAs. The outbreak of Coronavirus is a public health issue and as such certain precautions need to be taken by both employer and employee and both parties need to be aware in these difficult circumstances of their employment duties and rights.
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Urgent Help Requested In Legal Challenge to Care Charge Increases
08 April 2020
Campaigners Disabled People Against Cuts have backed a group fighting for disabled people – many of whom have learning difficulties – who are challenging Minimum Income Guarantee cuts, which they say will dramatically increase care charges
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These cuts are being imposed by Norfolk County Council, but DPAC are calling on people from all over the country to provide evidence for a ‘test case’. If you have had care charges increased and are struggling to pay these DPAC are asking if you could send them a short email outlining the issues you face with charging or refusal to allow Disability Related Expenses.
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