We are well aware that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing to cause great uncertainty and stress among our community. We will keep this page up to date with information and links to government and institutional guidance.
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Last updated Monday 13 November 2021
Current guidance
Coronavirus remains a serious health risk
For the latest guidance, please refer to www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Links to information and guidance from earlier in the pandemic can be found below.
Information for shielders (CEV) people (issued 12 July 2021): Guidance for CEV people has been released
Information on social distancing and meeting up with other people (issued in May 2021): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-friends-and-family-covid-19
Guidance on shielding (issued in May 2021): www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Details on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021
Details on how care home residents can visit outside of care homes can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/arrangements-for-visiting-out-of-the-care-home/visits-out-of-care-homes
Details of how to undertake care home visits can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus
Advice on testing for Coronavirus for PAs can be found here: www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-personal-assistants#webinars
Special Needs Jungle has produced a grab and go version of the back to school guidance for families with children in SEND settings.
The later stage of the 'roadmap' was released on 10 May. Changes become effective on 17 May. You can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/news/further-easing-of-covid-restrictions-confirmed-for-17-may
Information on COVID-19 symptoms, what the virus does, and what to do if you think you may have it
Earlier updates
Further guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable [21 March 2021]
If you are extremely vulnerable and need support or priority services, please register here
Vaccinations are helping but you will still need to keep safe and follow the guidelines.
NHS guidance on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
You may be able to recieve a test and trace payment if you connot work from home but need to isolate. Apply here
The most up to date care home visitation guidance is here. [12th Jan 2021]
Our guide to the previous update is written plainly and is much more easy to understand
Citizens Advice has also issued guidance for people needing practical help.
Citizens Advice also have a very useful page about acessing all health services at this time.
Specific Coronavirus guidance for Disabled people
This UK Government guidance on staying home and staying safe is available in alternative formats
Social welfare law updates from Rights net
Advice Local can help you find help locally to you
The Disability Unit in the Cabinet Office published a statement in relation to Coronavirus and disabled people. This helps outline what you can expect from the government at this time.
Specific guidance by topic
Keeping safe and looking after yourself
Accessing NHS services and care