Every mind matters – mental wellbeing while staying at home
The NHS have an online resource to help you take care of your mind. It includes advice around things like: Employment benefits and rights Planning practical things Staying connected to others Looking after your body Sharing worries…and more Take a look at the website here Read more
Dedicated app for social care workers launched
A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is available for anyone working in social care in England. The app will: act as a single one-stop-shop providing the sector with all the latest guidance, wellbeing support and advice they … Read more
Learning Framework
Collaborate CIC have produced a free, open-access learning framework to help organisations structure their learning activity. It is suitable for people working in organisations (of any shape, size, form) who are providing support to the public — from local authorities and charities, to community groups and health services. It is intended to be simple and … Read more
Endorsed learning providers delivering social care training
Skills for Care have shared a list of endorsed providers who are delivering social care training to people who are rejoining the sector. Find out more and see the full list here Read more
List of PPE Wholesalers
Dedicated Wholesalers for social care: Careshop coronavirus@careshop.co.uk 09.00 – 17.00 Mon – Fri Blueleaf 03300 552288 emergencystock@blueleafcare.com 08.00 – 17.00 Mon – Fri *Please use email contact in the first instance. Monitored 24/7 Deliver Net 01756 70 60 50 COVID19@delivernet.co.uk 08.30 – 17.00 Mon – Fri Countrywide Healthcare 01226 719090 enquiries@countrywidehealthcare.co.uk 09.00 – 17.00 Mon … Read more
Activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Following government advice to stay at home and socially distance from others outside of our households the Occupational Therapy Team in Newcastle CTLD have developed a starter activity pack filled with various ideas of ways to help you keep busy and happy. Take a look at the easy read Activity Pack Read more
Free app to support people with learning disabilities through self-isolation
AutonoMe are offering people with learning disabilities in the UK a free app to help them with self-isolating. Find out more here Read more
Things to do at home: House of Memories app
House of Memories have launched a free app designed by and for people with dementia (it can by used by everyone staying at home though). People can explore hundreds of objects from 1920-80s relating to their life history, identity & hobbies brought to life through sound & music. Find out more and download the app … Read more
How to wash your hands – video
The Purple Allstars, a learning disability drama group, have put together a great little handwashing rap video for people with learning disabilities about how to wash their hands. Watch the video here Read more
FREE activities app for the elderly, dementia, MCI and learning disabilities
RemindMecare (ReMe) provide care facilities with pre-planned activities and remote connectivity. Bespoke activities can be created for a person being cared for, as well as the sharing of photos and personalised playlists. The software is being offered to care homes, assisted living and nursing homes free of charge if you sign up before the end … Read more