Support for people with learning disabilities, carers, and people with health conditions
People with learning disabilities
- Mencap: https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/health/coronavirus-covid-19
- GOV.UK: Easy read version about mental health and wellbeing - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing
- Please also see the 'Support for parents, children and young people' page for information on special educational needs and disabilities.
Carers
- Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19
- Shropshire Choices: Information for Carers during the Coronavirus pandemic
Young carers
- Shropshire Young Carer groups are not running during this time, but support is still available. If you are a young carer, or think you may be, contact Simon at Crossroads Together on 07801 576326 or email Simon.Jones@crossroadstogether.org.uk
People with health conditions
Some charities and organisations have worked with the NHS to produce specific advice about coronavirus.
Asthma
- Asthma UK: https://www.asthma.org.uk/coronavirus/
Other lung conditions, such as COPD
- British Lung Foundation: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/coronavirus
Joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis
- Versus Arthritis: https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19-what-is-it-and-where-to-go-for-information/
Heart disease
- British Heart Foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health
Stroke
- Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/information-coronavirus-stroke-survivors
Cancer
- Cancer Research UK has produced general information about coronavirus and cancer, including information about cancer treatment:
https://about-cancer.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer