Information on COVID-19 in alternative formats
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
- British Sign Language (BSL) – up-to-date information on coronavirus
- RNIB and coronavirus - five ways RNIB services can help
- Sight advice on coronavirus – frequently asked questions
- Guidance on Staying at Home from Mencap
- DeafBlind and coronavirus advice
- Public Health England resources about hand-washing
Resources include an easy read and large print posters and flyers and audio. Braille versions can be ordered.
Helplines during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- DeafblindUK
T: 0800 132 320 (mon-fri 9am-5pm)
Text: 07950 008870
E: info@deafblind.org.uk - RNIB
T: 0303 123 9999 (weekdays from 8am-8pm and on Saturdays (9am-1pm)
E: helpline@rnib.org.uk
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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