COVID-19 information and guidance

NHS England and NHS Improvement have provided the following resources to help communicate Coronavirus information to people with learning disabilities and people with autism.

• coronavirus – how to stay safe poster developed by Photosymbols to support people with a learning disability, their families and carers
• video guide to hand washing produced by the ‘Purple All Stars’
• easy read Public Health England guide to shielding
• easy read social story about social distancing
• easy read changes in my routine.
• face mask exemption cards

Children and young people:

• Supporting your child through COVID-19 and social distancing
• Supporting Neurodiverse Children In Challenging Times Such As During Self-Isolation
• Home isolation support ideas
• Indoor activities
• Sensory circuits
• How to run a successful sensory circuit
• Mindful breathing
• Mindfulness cards
• Daily routine
• 30 day Lego challenge
• Social story

Easy read guidance 

Public Health England has published the easy read guidance:

• general information about Coronavirus and how to stop the spread
• handwashing
• keeping away from other people – new rules from 23rd March
• advice about staying at home 
• ‘shielding’ – advice for people who are most likely to be very poorly if they get Coronavirus.
• Getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak
• vaccination guidance and accessible vaccination resources.

Other Public Health England guidance:

• general information about Coronavirus and how to stop the spread
• handwashing
• keeping away from other people – new rules from 23rd March
• advice about staying at home 
• ‘shielding’ – advice for people who are most likely to be very poorly if they get Coronavirus.
• Getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak
• COVID-19: guidance for residential care, supported living and home care
• COVID-19: Supporting people with a learning disability
• the full range of Public Health England and government Coronavirus guidance in available on gov.uk