We know that many families of people with severe learning disabilities/autism still have concerns about the impact of COVID-19, and continue to be impacted by it in their daily lives. This page lists national guidance for England which remains relevant as we continue to live with COVID-19 in our communities.
While most restrictions and guidance introduced during the pandemic have now been withdrawn, these resources contain the latest guidance for preventing the spread of infectious disease, and keeping yourself protected going forward.
Click on the titles below to view the resources. You can get a brief summary of each page by clicking on the downwards arrow.
This guidance was last updated December 2022, please note that some of the guidance may have been superseded since posting. To open the document click on the sub-heading. For further details, click on the downward arrow.
A practical guide for staff on managing cases of general infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education.
The NHS offers treatments to people with coronavirus (COVID-19) who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill, including people who have Down syndrome.
NHS support and guidance for recovery from COVID, including if you have been in hospital with COVID, or suspect you have long COVID.
This leaflet tells you about the things you can do to help you stay well this winter in an easy-read format.
This guidance was last updated December 2022, please note that some of the guidance may have been superseded since posting. To open the document click on the sub-heading. For further details, click on the downward arrow.
This guideline covers the management of COVID-19 for children, young people and adults in all care settings.
Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles for adult social care settings in England, to be used with guidance on managing specific infections.
As we learn to live safely with coronavirus (COVID-19), this guidance should be used to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in adult social care settings.
This guidance was last updated December 2022, please note that some of the guidance may have been superseded since posting. To open the document click on the sub-heading. For further details, click on the downward arrow.
Information leaflet about the COVID-19 autumn booster vaccination offered to people aged 50 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, those aged 5 years and over in a clinical risk group and health and social care staff during Autumn 2022.
Easy read guide to the COVID-19 booster vaccination
NHS information about how to get a booster dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
Video by NHS England providing information about the covid vaccine for people with a learning disability and autistic people
Flu vaccination information in an easy-read format.
A video by NHS England providing information about the flu jab for people with a learning disabilities
These pages contain our own information sheets on challenging behaviour during the pandemic, as well as information on health and hygiene, visiting relatives, education and school, activities to do at home, FAQs about the law, templates and much more.
There is a lot of new information from different groups working hard during this pandemic. We have collated some resources from other organisations in one place.
Our factsheets, FAQS and templates give valuable information about you and your family members’ legal rights.
