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On this page we have provided information on coronavirus in different formats and alternative languages. We have also linked to the Government website to help different groups in the community understand how to stay safe.
Essential advice - from the NHS and Government for the British sign Language (BSL) community
Hand washing advice – from the NHS and Government for the BSL community
Useful links
Resources include an easy read and large print posters and flyers and audio. Braille versions can be ordered.
Helplines during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Translated guides from .Gov .UK
COVID-19: guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults
Staying at home: an easy-read guide
Languages available:
COVID-19: guidance for Households with possible coronavirus infection
Coronavirus (COVID-19): an easy-read guide
COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
Coronavirus (COVID-19): an easy-read guide on protecting extremely vulnerable people
Languages available:
If you need further translation support you can also contact and register for support at Boostbarnet.org. Boost can offer further translations in: Albanian, French, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish.
Doctors of the World website
There is also a resource of advice in 60 different languages on the Doctors of the World website, collated in partnership with the Red Cross.
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