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Supporting you during COVID-19 Learning Disability & Autism What is COVID-19? Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a type of common virus that infects people. The virus is spread through the air and can transfer by coughing and sneezing or being close to other people. The virus can also spread by touching an object or surface contaminated with the virus. PAGE 2 What is COVID-19? The illness caused by most coronaviruses usually lasts a short time. Most people get a runny nose, sore throat, high temperature, cough and have a fever. For some people, the virus can make them seriously ill. PAGE 3 What can I do to keep safe? Try to stay at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with (or anyone not in your support bubble). This is called social distancing. When outside your home, it is important to try to stay 2 metres away from anyone you do not live with. 2 metres It’s also important to stay at home as much as possible. PAGE 4 How to stop the infection spreading Wash your hands with soap and water often. Do this for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available. If you go out, wash your hands as soon as you get home. How to stop the infection spreading Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards. If you can, wear something that covers your nose and mouth when it is hard to stay away from people. You must wear a mask when going into shops, supermarkets, when using public transport or when visiting a doctor's surgery or a hospital. Must PAGE 6 What can I do to help myself? Stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media. Try to keep yourself busy. You could try activities like cooking, reading, online learning and watching films. It is also really good to do some exercise at home or outside. Exercise What can I do to help myself? Think about taking 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day if you are indoors most of the day. This will help to keep your bones and muscles healthy. Healthy PAGE 8 The organisations listed below can offer help and support. However, due to Coronavirus they may be doing things a bit differently. It is best to contact them directly to see how they can support you. Who can I contact for support? Our Community Learning Disability Service provides specialist healthcare services for people with learning disabilities who are 18 years and over. The community health services include an Intensive Support Team, community therapy and specialist mental health support. Click here to visit the website ECL ECL offer a Day Opportunities service which helps people to meet new others, learn new skills and try new things. ECL make sure your support needs are met in a personalised and flexible way. ECL can support you to live as independently as possible in your local community. Click here to visit Click here to 03330 135438 the website send an e-mail Scope Scope is a disability equality charity. They provide information and emotional support and campaign to create a fairer society. Scope can help you to get in touch with other organisations who can offer support to you and your family. Scope also offer support and advice on things like, housing, benefits and managing your money. Click here to visit Click here to 0808 800 3333 the website send an e-mail PALS PALS enables people to experience full and exciting lives. PALS offers support, independent living skills, support, advice and guidance. They offer things like education support and support to access social activities. Click here to visit Click here to 01245 392125 or the website send an e-mail 07973 376053 The Big Xperience The Big Xperience is an activity centre for young adults, offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. The Big Xperience aims to help people gain confidence, knowledge and life skills. Activities include wildlife projects, boot camp, Zumba and dance. Click here to visit Click here to 07411 554264 or the website send an e-mail 01268 901516 Papworth Trust Person-centred support for adults with physical and / or learning disabilities. Papworth offers a range of leisure and learning activities. Papworth also runs a Community Connections project in Essex which aims to support people to find employment. Click here to visit Click here to 01277 321001 or the website send an e-mail 07764 784469 Disablement Information & Advice Line (DIAL) DIAL provides advice and information on a wide range of issues affecting disabled people of any age. DIAL offers support around benefits, help to fill in forms and can share information about things like equipment and leisure opportunities. They can offer support over the phone or by e-mail. Click here to visit Click here to 01268 285676 the website send an e-mail Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available to young people with a special educational need, aged 0-25. A Local Offer gives children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and their families information about local support services. It is not simply a directory of services – a Local Offer also contains information about the support available. Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail Activity Alliance Activity Alliance is a national charity dedicated to disabled people in sport and physical activity. They support a wide range of organisations to include disabled people more effectively. Our purpose is to make active lives possible by enabling organisations to support disabled people to be active for life. Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail Disability4Sport Disability4Sport provides a wide range of sporting opportunities and activities. The activities aim at engaging and empowering disabled people of all ages and abilities. The service aims to improve people’s physical health and mental well-being. Click here to visit Click here to 01206 512595 the website send an e-mail Essex Disabled Angling Club The Essex Disabled Angling Club promotes the sport of angling. Angling is fishing with a fishing rod. The club helps new members to learn about angling and improve their skills. The club actively promotes equality for all. Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail Panathlon The Panathlon Challenge is a national charity which provides sporting opportunities. Every year, Panathlon gives almost 22,000 young people with disabilities and special needs, the opportunity to take part in competitive sport. Activities include athletics, swimming, football, boccia and ten-pin bowling. Sports Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail Grapevine Essex Grapevine Essex provides supported recreational and educational activities for adults with learning disabilities living in Essex. They provide exciting opportunities for people to take part in social events and sport. Grapevine Essex offers activities such as sport, creative sessions and cultural trips. Click here to visit Click here to 01277 625530 the website send an e-mail Sport for Confidence Sport for Confidence supports people with and without learning disabilities to participate in a variety of sporting activities. They are currently running ‘Stay Connected’, which is a service to support vulnerable adults through isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also running live sport activities on Zoom. Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail Dance 21 Dance 21 is a dance group for children and young adults. The group is open to adults with Down's syndrome and their brothers and sisters. The service aims to project a positive image of disability. Click here to visit Click here to the website send an e-mail SNAP Brentwood Special Needs and Parents group (SNAP) offers support, training and activities for children and their parents. SNAP also has facilities including a multi- sensory room, a library, a specialist IT suite and an activity hall. If you have a child between 0 – 25 years who has any special need or disability and you live in Essex, then we are here for you and your family. Click here to visit Click here to 01277 211300 the website send an e-mail Purple Purple is a user-led organisation which provides a range of services, advice and guidance. Purple’s aim is to support and empower disabled people. Purple offers personalised information, advice and guidance and payment services. Click here to visit Click here to 01245 392300 the website send an e-mail InterAct An innovative local charity that delivers support in the heart of the community. InterAct aims to support and empower disabled people. We work in local communities promoting inclusion, increasing participation and independence. Click here to visit Click here to 01245 608206 the website send an e-mail Inclusive Communication Essex (ICE) Inclusive Communication Essex (ICE) is part of the Essex Learning Disability Partnership within the NHS. They offer advice, guidance and resources to help make information accessible to everyone. ICE offers training packages that teach families and carers of adults with learning disabilities how to use a variety of different forms of communication. Click here to visit Click here to 01376 519625 the website send an e-mail Supporting Asperger Families in Essex (SAFE) SAFE is a support group for people and families affected by autism in Essex.
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