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Information about coronavirus
Information about coronavirus
Here you can find practical information on coronavirus
A booklet for families and carers by the Learning Disability Professional Senate. This booklet contains information including restrictions due to Coronavirus, activity ideas, supporting challenging behaviour and communication tips.
Keeping well
Keeping well
It's always really important to look after your own wellbeing - but especially at the moment. Sometimes it feels hard to put yourself first but remember that advice on a plane - you have to fit your own mask before fixing others'.
Resources to support your wellbeing
Resources to support your wellbeing
Find tips to support your wellbeing and health whilst supporting someone with a Learning Disability. Read about the Stress Bucket and how it can help your wellbeing. There is also some helpful advice from Carers UK. As well, check out the other two organisations and their carer resources and some calming breathing and mindulness exercises. Check out 'Wellbeing For All' for more ideas and resources.
This booklet was created for family members, carers and supporters to remind them to look after their own emotional wellbeing too.
This resource was created by Learning Disability England for carers and family. You can find advice on 'staying strong' on the first page of this presentation.
It is important to look after your physical and emotional health as a carer. The Carer UK website provides support and advice to keeping well as a carer.
Staying Connected
Staying Connected
Stay connected with other carers or family members. This can help you to share experiences, advice and support. Below, you will find a number of specialist organisations that offer family carer support.
Carers UK support groups & forums
Carers UK support groups & forums
The Carers UK website has links for support groups in your area, the carers online forum and a number to contact Carers UK for support too.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation website has links for family and professionals to connect together. They also have a support line.
Hft family carer national support service
Hft family carer national support service
The Hft website has a free national famiy carer support service. They have included specific information in response to COVID-19 as well.
Other support family/carer groups in the UK
Other support family/carer groups in the UK
On the Carers Trust website you can find links to other services offering carer/family groups & resources including Mencap support groups.
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