Supporting people to keep in touch when care homes are not accepting visitors

Where care homes are not accepting visitors, it is important that systems are put in place to enable people to keep in touch. This is a time of concern and worry for people about their loved ones and it is important that they can keep in touch. It is also important for the health and wellbeing of people who live in services to not feel abandoned by family and friends.

Download our supporting people to keep in touch when care homes are not accepting visitors guide.


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SCLD coronavirus information for people with learning disabilities

The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) has produced guidance for people with learning disabilities on the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.  This includes easy-read common questions and stay at home advice.

Find out more on their website here or join their Facebook group ‘SCLD stay in touch’, which is open to anyone. 


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Talking to children about coronavirus

If a child in your care is anxious or worried about coronavirus (Covid-19), the NSPCC have advice to help you support them and keep them safe. For more information visit the NSPCC website here or call 0808 800 5000.


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New guidance from the Scottish Government for early learning and childcare services

The Scottish Government has issued new guidance: 

The following guidance has also been updated: 


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Information for private and third sector childcare providers about business support

To ensure that private and third sector childcare providers are clear on what is available to support their business and staff as a result of the impact of Covid-19, a short guide detailing the different forms of financial support announced by the UK and Scottish Government has been prodcued. The guide details where and how to access support. 

You can download the guide here.


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