SCLD coronavirus information for people with learning disabilities
The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) has produced guidance for people with learning disabilities on the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak. This includes easy-read common questions and stay at home advice.
Find out more on their website here or join their Facebook group ‘SCLD stay in touch’, which is open to anyone.
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New guidance from the Scottish Government for early learning and childcare services
The Scottish Government has issued new guidance:
- information for parents about daycare of children service closures (last updated 27 March 2020)
- information for childminders about business and financial support (last updated 27 March 2020).
The following guidance has also been updated:
- information for private, third sector and childminding providers about closures and emergency childcare (last updated 25 March 2020)
- information for private and third sector childcare providers about business support (last updated 25 March 2020).
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Information for private and third sector childcare providers about business support
To ensure that private and third sector childcare providers are clear on what is available to support their business and staff as a result of the impact of Covid-19, a short guide detailing the different forms of financial support announced by the UK and Scottish Government has been prodcued. The guide details where and how to access support.
You can download the guide here.
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Talking to children about coronavirus
If a child in your care is anxious or worried about coronavirus (Covid-19), the NSPCC have advice to help you support them and keep them safe. For more information visit the NSPCC website here or call 0808 800 5000.
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Advice note for practitioners from the Mental Welfare Commission
The Mental Welfare Commission is being contacted for advice on mental health care and treatment related to this pandemic.
In light of this, and in anticipation of emergency legislation currently going through Parliament, they have produced this advice note for practitioners who are using the Mental Health Act and Adults with Incapacity Act when caring for patients.
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