Coronavirus / CoVid19
Copyright, Peter Wong. Used under Creative Commons Licence
Beacon Films has started face-to-face activity again. Members are welcome to join us in person, or continue using Zoom, whichever makes them feel most comfortable.
Current Covid-19 measures updated: 12th January 2023. Click the button below to view (including in Easy Read).
Links to Coronavirus guidance and information
Beacon Films provides these links in good faith and is not responsible for the content of external websites.
For the latest up to date advice, please visit the NHS website by clicking here
If you are worried that you are showing symptoms of Coronavirus, do not go to the doctors or medical centre. Visit the 111 website by clicking here. If you cannot use the internet, then call 111 (999 in an emergency)
To learn about how to wash your hands to help protect yourself against Coronavirus, check out this NHS website. (includes a video and pictures)
Or why not check out The Hand Washing Rap
Our friends at Skills for People are offering help to people with learning disabilities, autism or both in Newcastle, North Tyneside, Redcar and Cleveland. They can:
Help people understand their current circumstances
Help people to stay connected
Help people to problem solve
Support people to get help from other services if needed
Ensure people know what to do and who to contact in an emergency
Please call 0191 281 8737 (Newcastle and North Tyneside) or 01642 039000 (Hartlepool and Redcar Cleveland) or email: mailto:connected@skillsforpeople.org.uk
Mutual Aid is a nationwide team of volunteers (with a large presence in North East England) who are helping people with essential shopping or just someone to check in by phone. Just type in your Town/City/County/Postcode by clicking here.
NEWCASTLE residents: The City Lifeline is open for people who are self-isolating and need help with essential supplies. Click here for more information or call 0191 2778000
NORTH TYNESIDE: Non-clinical CoVid Support for vulnerable residents is available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm by calling 0345 2000 101 and selecting ‘option 1’, or emailing contact.us@northtyneside.gov.uk
SOUTH TYNESIDE residents: Details about the Covid-19 Support Hub can be found by clicking here
GATESHEAD residents can find out more about non-clinical CoVid-19 support in Gateshead by clicking here
Check out your own local authority website for any updates on Coronavirus support. If you aren’t sure who your local council is you can click here to do a search.
Mencap have some Easy Read information about Coronavirus - click here to go to their website
Inclusion North have also produced guidance in Easy Read format. Click here to go to their website.
As you might be spending a lot more time online, check out Beacon Films’ e-safety information sheet by clicking here.
The Downs Syndrome Association has a downloadable information booklet - click here to go their website
Carers UK has produced recommendations for carers.
Asthma UK has released a blog post with advice for people with asthma
The Mental Health Foundation has all issued advice and support.
Diabetes UK has provided an updated information page for people living with diabetes.
The British Heart Foundation has published guidance for people with health problems.
The National Eczema Society has offered advice on handwashing techniques for people with eczema and other skin conditions.
SignHealth has created British Sign Language (BSL) videos to help deaf BSL users either working in charities or receiving support.
Housing Justice has issued specialised advice to homeless shelters. Glass Door is emphasising the importance of handwashing and has boosted their stock of hand gels kept in their vans that move between shelters. Pathway and Crisis have called on the government for guidance on how best to protect homeless people against coronavirus.
Full Fact has generated a fact check page on covid-19 to help dispel any false information.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and Primary Immunodeficiency UK has issued advice and support.
