Vaccine information for carers
Last changed: Thursday 4 March, 2021
As we reported, unpaid carers are among the groups that should be being prioritised for receipt of the Covid-19 vaccine. Here we give extra detail on this, answer some questions and explain how to get your name put on the list of those who will receive a vaccination.
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Let your GP know that you are a carer
Last changed: Monday 15 February, 2021
According to a recent Carers UK study, 4.5 million people have taken on a caring responsibility as a result of Covid-19. The government’s expert committee – the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI) – revised its recommendations on 30 December to include unpaid carers. It recommends unpaid carers who are…
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Covid-19 advice and information in Bradford District
Last changed: Tuesday 2 February, 2021
Covid-19 infection rates in Bradford District are still very high, despite the current restrictions. To see the current level of Covid-19 infection in your postcode area you can use this Government website. CABAD (Community Action Bradford and District) in conjunction with Bradford Council have produced a booklet of…
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Message for carers and other people we support – January 2021
Last changed: Monday 11 January, 2021
Carers’ Resource recognises that many of you will be feeling concerned and anxious after the announcement on 4 January that we are now in another lockdown. Carers’ Resource will continue to deliver services and offer support in any way we can. The telephone lines remain open between 08:30 and 17:00…
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Carers and Covid-19 vaccination priority
Last changed: Monday 11 January, 2021
At the end of last year the government updated the priority list for receiving a Covid-19 vaccination. In brief this advice recommends that carers who are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the…
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Using a PS4 or Xbox for remote learning
Last changed: Monday 11 January, 2021
In October last year William, a school student in Wales, posted a guide on Twitter explaining how to use a PS4 or Xbox games console to connect to online learning services such as Google Classroom and BBC Bitesize. This can be very useful if you don’t have a laptop or…
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Warning about vaccination text message scam
Last changed: Monday 11 January, 2021
The BBC report that fraudsters are sending out fake texts offering a Covid vaccine in an attempt to steal personal and financial information, police have warned. See the BBC news site for more.
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Christmas and New Year Opening
Last changed: Wednesday 23 December, 2020
Carers’ Resource offices will be closed on Thursday 24 December and also on the bank holidays (Friday 25 December, Monday 28 December and Friday 1 January). Our offices will be open as normal on other days. Normal for the pandemic anyway!…
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Covid 19 message to carers and other users of our services – November 2020
Last changed: Thursday 26 November, 2020
Carers’ Resource has continued to deliver services throughout the pandemic and is focussed on meeting the needs of our users during these difficult times. We offer support tailored to individual need and will agree with each person how we can best support you and keep everyone safe. This may be…
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Hospital support services continue
Last changed: Friday 15 May, 2020
Our services that support vulnerable patients aged over-55 when they leave hospital are still running. The free Home from Hospital services in the Bradford district and North Yorkshire ease a patient’s return home, help them to rebuild confidence and independence, and aim to prevent hospital readmission. Home from…
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