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
Category: Face Masks
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
25/09/2020 In England, you must wear a face covering in the following indoor settings (a list of examples for each is included in the brackets): public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses) taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations … Continue reading Reminder: When and where to wear a face covering
Disability Horizons, the online disability magazine is offering a range of social distancing signs, badges and lanyards. Although these can be made and printed at home (see our face mask hub page for links and ideas), it can be more convenient to purchase them ready-made. Here;s what Disability Horizons have to say about their products: … Continue reading Buying social distancing signs, badges and lanyards
This is the latest advice from the UK Government on the use of face coverings in Schools. All pupils, in all year groups, will return to education full-time from the beginning of the autumn term. This guidance is intended to support early years and childcare providers, schools, including alternative provision, and colleges with new advice … Continue reading Government Advice: Face coverings in education/schools