An update about COVID-19 Vaccine for people with learning disabilities
Call to action from Learning Disability England Learning Disability England has been taking action and campaigning for people with learning disabilities to be prioritised for the COVID 19 vaccine. To find out what they have been doing and how you can help read more by clicking the button
Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know
Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know Applies to: England This guidance sets out the 7 most important things that direct payments holders, local authorities (LAs), clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), and those who provide care and support, including personal assistants, should know during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There’s more […]
Direct Payments Support Service – Summer 2020 Newsletter
Here’s whats in our latest edition of the Direct Payments Support Service Newsletter for Summer 2020 Stay Safe and Keep Well – information and guidance during the corona virus crisis A Good Life – Someone to talk to service Update on Knowsley’s Direct Payments Conference 2020 Direct Payments Support Group – moves online Additional financial […]
Coronavirus national testing programme and local arrangements for PAs
The Coronavirus National Testing Programme is available to all front line workers – including PAs – who are having to self-isolate due to having Coronavirus-like symptoms or because a member of their household has symptoms. You can apply for a self-referral test here or follow the information set out below The full list of eligible employers now […]