Vulnerable people in England who have been asked to remain at home since the coronavirus lockdown began will be able to go outdoors again from Monday. Those with families will be able to go out once a day with members of their household. People living alone can meet one other person from another household while … Continue reading Slight Lockdown Easing For Vulnerable People
Month: May 2020
Pub quizzes are all the rage at the moment as the nation looks to occupy itself and here at Disability Partnership Calderdale, we’re hooked. Here’s our latest quiz, which is entirely sport based. There are no prizes – why not play with a relative or friend you are living with, or over the phone with … Continue reading PUB QUIZ 6 (Sport) – Have a Go!
This is the most recent selection of questions asked by the public and answered and published by the Government on 28 May 2020. Social distancing, and seeing your family and friends Can you clarify the difference between social distancing in a park with strangers rather than family and friends? Exposure to the virus is based … Continue reading Government Answers To Public Questions
Links: Our Government Advice Homepage / News Homepage Groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England from Monday 1 June, provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed. However, those who are shielding due to health or other related issues, should continue to do so. How the 6 people meeting … Continue reading Six people can meet outside from June 1
Here's the UK Government's guide to the Coronavirus tests that are being used in this country. With Test and Trace now launched, it's a useful guide to what to expect if you are in line to be tested. Testing for COVID-19 can or could be done in the following, three ways: Sampling kits A sample … Continue reading A Guide to Coronavirus Testing
The Trustees of Disability Partnership Calderdale met earlier this week via the zoom video conferencing app and one of the topics they discussed was the easing of lockdown and their perceptions of the ongoing risks to people with disabilities. All our trustees have held positions of responsibility in local government, local authority services, volunteer groups … Continue reading Stay Alert – A Personal View From Disability Partnership Calderdale
At work, school and seeing friends: How to lower your coronavirus risk is an excellent new article on the New Scientist website, by Linda Geddes. Here we have some of the key points, though the whole article contains more detail, including workplace advice and is well worth a read. THE coronavirus is still circulating yet … Continue reading How To Lower Your Coronavirus Risk in Different Settings
See also: Test & Trace User's Guide A Guide to Coronavirus Testing Guidance For Contacts Of People Who Test Positive Stay At Home Advice For Those with Possible Infections Stay At Home Guidance - Households with vulnerable residents The NHS test and trace service - Introduction: ensures that anyone who develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) … Continue reading Test & Trace – How It Works
See also: How Test & Trace Works A Guide to Coronavirus Testing Guidance For Contacts Of People Who Test Positive Stay At Home Advice For Those with Possible Infections Stay At Home Guidance - Households with vulnerable residents Test & Trace is an important "next step" in the fight against Coronavirus. We all need to … Continue reading Test & Trace – A User’s Guide
West Yorkshire Trading Standards weekly update on COVID-19 related scams. What is happening at the moment in West Yorkshire? An increase in fraud involving the sale of pets online. Whilst in lockdown, many people have been purchasing pets online. We have had several reports of non delivery and price increases after agreements to buy for … Continue reading Scams – Latest Alerts in Our Area