Coronavirus Updates
2020-2021 has been an unprecedented year, operating our front-line services for the most vulnerable adults with a learning disability within an unknown global pandemic. We continue to place the people we support and our workforce safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Our response to COVID-19 (2020-2021)
The latest COVID-19 guidance from the UK government can be found here
Local advice and guidance from Wirral Council can be found here
LATEST UPDATES FROM WE:
September 2021 - Resuming of Full Operations
With approval from the Company's Board of Directors, following a robust review, the Company reverted to full operating weeks as of the 27th of September 2021, adhering to the strict and appropriate Covid-19 protocols and frameworks that are in place.
28th October - COVID-19 Escalation Framework for Closures
14th October 2020 - Criteria for Remobilising of Services
Useful Links & Resources:
From Wirral Evolutions:
- Easy Read Guide Stage 3 of UK Lockdown Roadmap (May 2021)
- Easy Read Zoom guide
- Wirral Evolutions Essential Criteria for Remobilisation (Oct 2020)
- Wirral Evolutions COVID-19 Escalation Framework for Closures (Oct 2020)
- New Merseyside COVID-19 Restrictions (Sept 2020)
- Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19 (Easy Read Document) - Updated September 2020
- Guidance for Face Coverings (Easy Read Document) - Updated February 2021
- We have set up a new Facebook Community space to allow people we support, families and our workforce to support each other and keep in contact.
- Easy Read tips for looking after your wellbeing while social distancing
- Easy Read tips for Staying Active at home
From Other Organisations:
- Booking a COVID-19 Vaccination (NHS)
- COVID-19 Testing in Wirral
- Wirral service updates blog
- NWTDT Pathways update videos with information for people with a Learning Disability
- Advice for carers of LD patients with asthma during COVID-19
- Respiratory advice - caring for people for Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) during COVID-19
- Staying safe from scams - from NWTDT Pathways
- Beyond words have free picture stories and illustrated guides to support people with Learning Disabilities and Autism through the pandemic
Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
- ALMA - Cheshire and Merseyside’s dedicated health and wellbeing website
- One Stop Health, Safety and Wellbeing Hub (Wirral Council)
- Inclusive Videos for Physical Activity to do at Home
- Every Mind Matters - expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing
- Kind to Your Mind - tips, advice, apps or even online courses to help with your mental wellbeing
- Talking Together Wirral - a free and confidential service, commissioned by the NHS available to anyone aged 16+ registered with a GP in the Wirral
- Carers UK - Protecting your mental wellbeing
Resources for Carers
- Wirral SEND Services - COVID19 snapshot for Parent/Carers (Healthwatch Wirral)
- Latest guidance for working carers (Carers UK)
Help & Advice Using Technology to Keep in Touch
