Covid-19

Social story explaining to children why they will see people wearing masks

Click link to access pdf story - Social story explaining to kids why they will see people wearing masks.

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The Rare Reality of Covid-19

Leaflet prepared by Genetic Alliance
July 2020
People living with rare conditions have been placed under immense pressure by the Covid-19
pandemic. Access to appropriate support, information, care and treatments has become more
difficult and levels of social isolation have been increased.
In this report, we present findings from the EURORDIS Rare Barometer Covid-19 Experience Survey,
and from our weekly community meetings during the months of April, May and June 2020.

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Anxious Child

A booklet for parents and carers wanting
to know more about anxiety in children
and young people

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Helping children cope with change

A Great leaflet to help children cope with change.

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Getting ready for school

Click link for a great poster to help you get ready for school

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£37 million to support children with complex needs

Press release
£37 million to support children with complex needs
The multi-million-pound settlement will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services

Please see attached link
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/37-million-to-support-children-with-complex-needs

Actions for education and childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020

Government Announcement

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Open letter from Vicky Ford MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their parents/carers and families, and others who support them, about the wider opening of schools, colleges and other educational settings from 1 June 2020.

Download: Open letter from Vicky Ford MP

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020?fbclid=IwAR201RxKZvhGqpeD9Hk

Face Coverings

The English government is advising that members of the public should consider wearing a face covering to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
What the government say – 'They may be beneficial in places where it is hard to follow maintain social distancing measures. This applies when using public transport, such as trains, buses and metro systems, or when visiting shops.

They do not need to be worn outdoors, while exercising, in schools, in workplaces such as offices and retail, by those who may find them difficult to wear, such as children under two or primary aged children who cannot use them without assistance, or those who may have problems breathing while wearing a face covering'

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Updates to Government Advice

The following are links to the current government advice as of the 13th May 2020 and apply to England only

Please see attached document

Download: Updates to Government advice 13may2020 Covid19

Max Appeal Virtual Drop In session

14th April 19.30
https://www.maxappeal.org.uk/events/content.asp?ms=5&ei=326

Child Friendly Explanation of Coronovirus

Child friendly explanation of Coronavirus. PDF

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Virtual Days Out

Like so many we are all missing our days out with the family, until its safe for us to venture back outside for anything other than exercise, shopping, medical support or essential work we have the found the following virtual days out.
So whether you want to plan ahead for safer times and plan your holidays or take the kids to the Zoo you will find our favourite links here

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