Information on services and resources for vulnerable adults
2 April 2020
Today's update is focussed on information, services and support for vulnerable people in relation to the Coronavirus.
Please use the links below to find out more about what is on offer both in Ashfield and the wider community.
1. Government Guidance on support for extremely vulnerable people.
2. Government Guidance on social isolating for extremely vulnerable people
3. Information on the new welfare service provided by Age UK
4. Information and resources around safeguarding.
5. Easy read guides on the Notts Help Yourself website.
We will continue to update these pages regularly so that information is as up-to-date as possible.
GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE ON SUPPORT FOR EXTREMELY VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Get coronavirus support as a clinically extremely vulnerable person.
If you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), register at the GOV.UK website (link below) and tell them whether or not you need support.
You may have received a letter from the NHS telling you that you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician. If this has not happened, contact your GP or clinician after you register with this service.
It may take time for any support offered through this service to arrive. Wherever possible you should continue to rely on friends, family and wider support to help you meet your needs.
You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else HERE.
GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE ON SOCIAL ISOLATING AND EXTREMELY VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The Government has also produced a wide-range of guidance on social distancing for extremely vulnerable people, and which groups need to socially isolate. There is also information on getting assistance with foods and medicines for people who are reducing social contacts. What to do if you have hospital and GP appointments during this period. Advice and guidance for visitors including those who are providing care. Advice if you live with a vulnerable person and looking after your mental wellbeing. To find out more click HERE.
NEW SERVICE - AGE UK WELFARE SERVICE
From Wed 25th March, Age UK has launched a newly created welfare service aimed at people who have no-one else to turn to, who need help with shopping or collecting medication. They will also keep in touch with people to offer a friendly voice during this very challenging time. Call 0115 844 0011 or email info@ageuknotts.org.uk
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AROUND SAFEGUARDING
Medway Voluntary Action has prepared an online resource around safeguarding to raise awareness and help organisations and indivduals to reflect on safeguarding vulnerable adults. The resource includes bitesize chunks of information on the main priniciples of safeguarding, a short video and a quiz. Click HERE to visit the website.
EASY READ GUIDES ON THE NOTTS HELP YOURSELF WEBSITE
The Notts Help Yourself website has a range of easy read documents on Coronavirus:
COVID -19 Coronavirus
Handwashing
Social Distancing
Self Isolation
New Ways of Working
Wearing Protective Clothing
Things to do at Home
British Sign Language Videos
Visually Impaired
Language Translation
Click HERE to visit the site.
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