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- Easy read coronavirus information
- Beyond Words books
- YouTube videos about coronavirus
- Other coronavirus information
- Coronavirus information aimed at children
- Coronavirus information aimed at families / carers
- Support from local organisations
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KeepSafe – a new website from Photosymbols about coronavirus
Easy Read online –
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Looking after your feelings and your body (pdf)
Getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak (pdf)
Easy News Issue 41 – Coronavirus Special Edition
Beyond Words books, free downloads:
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – an accessible guide for people with a learning disability
Explaining Coronavirus for People with Learning Disabilities
Explaining Social Distancing for People with Learning Disabilities
NHS website – the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Croydon Council – coronavirus information and service updates
Disabled Children’s Partnership – coronavirus help and support page
Mencap – information and resources on the coronavirus
SignHealth – coronavirus updates in British Sign Language
Special Needs Jungle – information and resources
Taxicard – During the pandemic – your Taxicard can be used for –
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- Taxicard drivers to pick up and deliver essential supplies to you or
- Your friends and family to pick up and deliver essential supplies to you
Coronavirus: Helpful information to answer questions from children
Young Minds: Talking to your child about coronavirus
#COVIBOOK – Supporting and reassuring children by Manuela Molina
Coronavirus – a book for children (pdf) or read online on ISSUU
My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19! from IASC (pdf)
How to NOT go to School, Parsley Mimblewood Saves the World, by Mike Forde
Staying Home by Sally Nicholls and Viviane Schwarz (pdf)
Time to Come In, Bear: an animated story about social distancing (YouTube)
The Wiggles Social Distancing song (YouTube)
Dave the dog is worried about coronavirus by Molly Watts (pdf)
Dr Dog explains coronavirus by Lydia Monks and Professor James Logan (pdf)
Supporting Children with LD/ASD Coping with COVID-19 Isolation (pdf)
Carers UK – Coronavirus Guidance
Contact – for families with disabled children – coping at home
Learning Disability Professional Senate:
Together Matters – emergency planning for family carers supporting an adult
WellChild – covid-19 information for parents and carers
Age UK Croydon – Food and Essentials Hub for older people
Carers Information Service – coronavirus support for Croydon carers
Croydon BME forum – running Zoom sessions, details on Facebook
Croydon Mutual Aid Facebook group – neighbours helping neighbours
Croydon Vision – online sessions, helping members with meals and shopping
Croydon Voluntary Action’s Coronavirus support – helpline, links, food deliveries
Mind in Croydon – mental health support, helpline, advocacy, food deliveries
Easy read guide – Staying Safe on Social Media and Online
Thinkuknow – activities to help parents and children learn about online safety
BBC Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family or friends
How to use Zoom online video meetings
ClearCommunityWeb helps develop digital skills in
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- older people
- vulnerable adults
- carers
They can help people set up
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- video chat
- online shopping
- essential form filling