Guidance for people supporting adults with a Learning Disability or Autism through Covid

21 January 2021

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced a comprehensive range of information, guidance and resources aimed at those supporting adults living with a Learning Disability or Autism.

Whilst the resources are primarily aimed at those working in Social Care, they can be used by anyone supporting an adult with a Learning Disability or Autism. The information is grouped into subject areas and includes:

• Helping the person to understand the changes.
• Social distancing and going out.
• Maintaining relationships.
• Staying well - infection control and good personal hygiene.
• Supporting people with good personal hygiene and cleanliness around the house.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Covid-19 testing.
• When to self isolate.
• Contingency planning.
• Not sticking to the guidelines.
• Severe learning disabilty and behaviour that challenges.
• Identifying health concerns.
• Shielding and social distancing.
• Going into hospital.
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The collated resources include writtten guidance, information and advice as well as more interactive media such as a short video from Learning Disability England giving information about Covid and how we all have a part to play in keeping everyone safe.  

Click HERE to access this comprehensive and useful range of resources.