Please click on the video link for access to the full length BSL version of the Covid-19 Vaccine NHS Scotland Explainer Video.
A Note from Isabella Goldie, CEO Deafblind Scotland
Deafblind Scotland will continue to provide regular briefings on Covid-19 Pandemic. This will ensure that deafblind people are up to date with the national and local guidelines that are in place.
Please know that although this is a difficult time we are here to help. So please don’t feel you are coping alone. We will do what we can to continue to support you either through our wellbeing phone calls or by visiting you at home. We will also continue to run a full programme of activities online.
We will keep you updated on each phase of the easing of restrictions. Take care and please do let us know if we can do anything else to support you
Best wishes
Isabella and the team at Deafblind Scotland
Support Available from Deafblind Scotland
Due to the rise in Covid-19 numbers, Deafblind Scotland office staff are mainly working from home. You can still contacts us through any of these methods:
ONLINE: Understanding Communication with Deafblind People
This course will be made up of a combination of on-line sessions (using ZOOM), online self-study (using an online training platform) and individual time researching the elements of the course as well as practising communication tactics.
Training is delivered by our resident Training Officer, John Whitfield, who is himself dual sensory impaired.
We are all missing you at our weekly activities. Even though we cannot meet at our Development centre we still want to connect with you all to offer activities and classes you can do at home.
A few of our members have been working hard to film classes that you can log into on the DBS YouTube channel. Each activity has three classes for you to try with BSL interpretation and subtitles.
If you want to give it a go but don’t have the technology or simply need someone to help you participate at home, please get in touch with Gillian to make sure you can join-in.
Gillian Mooney development@dbscotland.org.uk
General Knowledge Quiz with Ian
Craft Classes with Crafty Andy
Art Project with Arty Anne
Gentle exercise and stretching with Alison – get in touch with Gillian for the password for this class
If you can participate, please log-into the classes on the Deafblind Scotland YouTube channel and click on playlists to see the on-line activities Deafblind Scotland on YouTube
LIVE Zoom Online Classes
We have weekly Zoom classes that some of our members have already been having fun with. Please use the meeting details below. If you require extra support or technology to join a class, please get in touch with Gillian.
Free mobile phone app designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns.
The app will alert you if you have been in close contact with another app user who tests positive for coronavirus. And if you test positive, it can help in determining contacts that you may have otherwise missed while keeping your information private and anonymous.
Go to the app store or google play and search for Protect Scotland
Download the app
Once downloaded, tap on the app icon and follow the on-screen prompts to set it up.
Stay safe, protect others, save lives.
To help suppress the virus remember FACTS:
Face coverings
Must be worn on public transport, in shops, banks, post offices, places of worship, museums, cinemas and other indoor spaces or where social distancing is difficult. This is to keep yourself and others safer.
Avoid Crowded Places
We should continue to avoid places with lots of crowds.
Clean your Hands Regularly
Continue to follow guidelines regarding cleaning and washing your hands regularly.
Two Metre Distance
Remember to keep physical distance of 2 metres from other people.
Self Isolate and Book Test if You Have Symptoms
Remember to stay at home and get a test if you have symptoms. To book a test please contact 08000 282816 or www.nhsinform.scot
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