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Covid-19 Resources

We have created a Covid-19 Resource Hub with information, advice and useful resources to help support autistic adults through the corona virus pandemic.

What is the Omicron variant?

What is the Omicron variant?

We've created some easy-read information about the new Covid-19 variant and how it will affect us. Read it here >> Read more

Published: 29th November, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Dealing With Bereavement and Grief

Dealing With Bereavement and Grief

Losing someone important to us can be emotionally devastating. We've created a resource to offer support and advice to help you come to terms with your loss Read more

Published: 17th June, 2018

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Dale Bassett

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Survey

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Survey

A global survey aiming to increase understanding of the impact of coronavirus and the lockdown on the nation's mental health. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

#TogetherLeeds Newsletters

#TogetherLeeds Newsletters

A corona virus community and voluntary sector bulletin providing key messages for Health & Care in Leeds from Healthwatch Leeds Read more

Published: 6th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Healthcare

Healthcare

The NHS is still here for you. Find out how to access medical care during covid-19 Read more

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

National Autistic Society

National Autistic Society

Find the latest guidance, useful information and resources for autistic people and their families during Covid-19 from the NAS Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Mental Health services around the city are still here for you. providing expert support and advice for you or a loved one. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Access to Urgent and Crisis Care for Autistic People Survey

Access to Urgent and Crisis Care for Autistic People Survey

Ensure that NHS services in the region are meeting the needs of autistic people by taking this short survey Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Shielding in Leeds

Shielding in Leeds

Over 45,000 people in Leeds have been advised to shield since the start of the pandemic. Register to receive support before 17 July 2020 Read more

Published: 10th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Leeds Autism AIM Toolkit

Leeds Autism AIM Toolkit

Leeds Autism AIM have produced a series of tools to help autistic adults in Leeds, manage during the coronavirus pandemic. Find the new Christmas 2020 Information booklet Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Covid-19 Direct Payments Guidance

Covid-19 Direct Payments Guidance

An easy read guide to direct payments and how to use personal budgets or personal health budgets during coronavirus Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Covid-19 Risk Assessments

Covid-19 Risk Assessments

Protecting the safety and welfare of our staff and members has remained our highest priority throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and all our bases are Covid secure. You can read our workplace risk assessments here. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

LAS Strategy For The Future

LAS Strategy For The Future

LAS are committed to continue supporting people through the Covid-19 outbreak. Find out how we are adapting for the future Read more

Published: 20th June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Dale Bassett

Face Coverings in Shops

Face Coverings in Shops

From 24 July face coverings must be worn in shops. Here's our easy read information sheet to explain how this change will effect the people we support Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Dale Bassett

Beyond Words

Beyond Words

Access free picture stories and illustrated guides to help support people with learning disabilities and autism through the coronavirus pandemic Read more

Published: 11th July, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Face Covering Exemptions For Autistic Individuals

Face Covering Exemptions For Autistic Individuals

The exemption on face coverings for people with autism is causing confusion for many. Download Exemption Cards Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Help With Social Distancing

Help With Social Distancing

If your experiencing difficulties with Social Distancing then our easy read guide to the government 'Please Give Me Space' cards should help Read more

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Testing for Coronavirus Easy-Read

Testing for Coronavirus Easy-Read

Easy read guides from the NHS to help explain the process of getting a test for Covid-19 for people autism and learning disabilities Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Dale Bassett

Three-Tier System Explained

Three-Tier System Explained

The government have introduced a new three-tiered system of local Covid Alert Levels in England. Find out what the levels mean and how they affect you Read more

Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Dale Bassett

Staying Safe During Covid-19

Staying Safe During Covid-19

Discover our easy read guide to staying safe during covid 19 with helpful tips and advice to get you through the pandemic Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Lockdown Rules Easy Read

Lockdown Rules Easy Read

The whole of England will go into coronavirus lockdown from Tuesday 5th January 2021. Find our easy-read guide to help explain the new rules. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Tier 3 Local Lockdown Rules

Tier 3 Local Lockdown Rules

Leeds will be placed in Tier 3 local lockdown restrictions on 2nd December. Find our easy read guide to help explain the new rules for autistic readers Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Danielle Furness

Vaccine information video for autistic people and people with learning disabilities

Vaccine information video for autistic people and people with learning disabilities

NHS England has made a short film which describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Pete Hughes

An easy-read guide to your Covid-19 vaccination

An easy-read guide to your Covid-19 vaccination

NHS and Public Health England have published an easy-read guide with information about the Covid-19 Vaccination. You can download or read the guide here. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: Pete Hughes

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