Katherine Hart of Angus Council Trading Standards and Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Lead Officer for Doorstep Crime https://www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy/news-room keeps us up to date with the latest news.
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Katherine Hart of Angus Council Trading Standards and Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Lead Officer for Doorstep Crime https://www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy/news-room keeps us up to date with the latest news.
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You can access information about SDS Self directed support direct from DPH & SDS Service Fife on 01592 803280 [email protected] Online Wells of information to help Fifers through lockdown | Fife Today
Shielding programme evaluation published
Commenting on the publication of Public Health Scotland's evaluation of the Scottish Government shielding programme, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said: “This publication and its findings are welcomed showing that shielding guidance did change behaviours, and that the shielding support provided addressed real need. “While the principle of protecting those at higher risk of infection remains valid, there are a number of lessons we can take forward from the shielding programme which will help us inform and strengthen our future policies to protect at-risk groups. “For example we are not, at this stage, asking people on the shielding list to go back into the very restrictive form of shielding we saw last March because we know how difficult that was, and how much of a detrimental impact on mental and physical wellbeing it had. “I want to take this opportunity to thank those who continue to follow the shielding advice for their significant sacrifices. And I want to thank those individuals who took part in the survey and other important research work for their valuable contribution to this evaluation. “If you are in the shielding category and aged 16 and over, you’ll receive the first dose of the vaccine by mid-February. You can still sign up for our text alert service via www.mygov.scot/shielding so we can keep you updated.” Online therapy programmes allow you to work at your own pace at a time and in a place that suits you. Check out this link How can I access help online? - Access Therapies Fife NHS (scot.nhs.uk)
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Click on this link for the latest on Call for commissioner to fight for autism and learning disability rights - BBC News
Coronavirus and people with learning disabilities Study’: People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and their family carers are often hidden. PAMIS staff have worked closely with the researchers involved in this survey and as a result, highly relevant questions about the possible experiences of people, aged 16 and above with PMLD and that of their family carers, have been included. We know that many families have had frustratingly difficult experiences as a result of COVID -19 measures. This survey has the potential to challenge policy and improve the lives of those who have been impacted by COVID. With this in mind, we are encouraging as many family carers are possible to complete the survey. This is an opportunity to have the voices and experiences of your sons and daughters, during what has been an incredibly difficult time, heard. Please take the time to consider completing the survey which can be found here - http://www.covid19learningdisabilities.co.uk/
Scotland's Wellbeing: The Impact of COVID-19. Check out this report from the Scottish Government, which is especially relevant for highlighting how disabled people have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic https://nationalperformance.gov.scot/scotlands-wellbeing-impact-covid-19
PA vaccinations are now underway . Health & Social Care Partnership (NHS Dep Director of Public Health)/Fife Council letters have been emailed/sent out to all Employers of PA's with a contact phone number. Please call us on 01592 803280 if you experience any difficulties.
Unpaid carers are a priority group for vaccination, but it may be another 4 weeks approx before they are contacted. An unpaid carer must be registered as an unpaid carer with either Fife Carers Centre 01592 205472 / By Text 07881691391 or E: [email protected] or their GP so that they can be contacted.
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