Here's the latest blog from the National Deaf Children's Society, which looks at their "Keep it clear" campaign, which aims to make sure deaf children aren’t disadvantaged by the use of face coverings in classrooms. Keep it clear campaign update (England) Published Date: 07 Apr 2021 Photo: Changes to guidance on face coverings in classrooms in … Continue reading National Deaf Children’s Society Campaigning to “Keep it clear”
Category: Face Masks
If you have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering: you do not routinely need to show any written evidence of this you do not need show an exemption card This means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your … Continue reading Info: Face Covering Exemption Cards
There are some places where you must wear a face covering by law, unless you are exempt or have a reasonable excuse (see When you do not need to wear a face covering). It's always worth keeping up to date with this advice, especially as lockdown easing means some changes. In England you must wear a … Continue reading When to wear a face covering – latest updates
Exemption Cards: We continue to run off copies of NHS Calderdale's special cards. They are intended for use by people who can't wear face coverings and need to communicate this to shop staff and other people. They come with our own lanyards, which are comfortable and safe to wear. Let us know if you'd like a … Continue reading Calderdale Mask Exemption Cards
Government advice on face coverings: When to wear a face covering There are some places where you must wear a face covering by law, unless you are exempt or have a reasonable excuse (see When you do not need to wear a face covering below). In England you must wear a face covering in the following indoor … Continue reading Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, exemption cards
Here's an interesting article from the BMJ website, which looks at the risks of falls whilst wearing a mask and looks at how best to avoid them, making some really insightful points about how we balance along the way: Slowing down may be safer than looking down Public health experts and international organisations increasingly recommend … Continue reading Avoiding Falls When Wearing a Mask
If you do need to travel on public transport, then please help protect yourself and others by following these safety guidelines: • Wear a face covering unless exempt and carry hand sanitiser • Maintain social distancing • Pay using contactless or mobile apps • Wash hands before and after travelling If you are exempt from … Continue reading Traveling Safely on Buses & Trains
You can find out more about this topic on our Face Covering exemptions page. This is the Government's latest advice on face coverings - the advice explains when to wear a face covering, exemptions from wearing one, and how to make your own face covering. Documents Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how … Continue reading Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own
Thanks to a tip off from one of our members, Teresa, we've found a local supplier of lip reading masks. These are obviously a huge help if you are speaking to someone who relies on lip reading. Teresa kindly supplied an image of herself wearing one of the masks. They are sold in a shop … Continue reading Lip-Reading Masks – On Sale In Huddersfield
In settings where face coverings are required in England, there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering. Please be mindful and respectful of such circumstances, noting that some people are less able to wear face coverings, and that the reasons for this may not be visible to others. … Continue reading Exemptions: When you do not need to wear a face covering