A series of guidance leaflets have been produced to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 Vaccination: What to Expect COVID-19 Vaccination: a guide for older adults COVID-19 Vaccination: Protection for social care staff COVID-19 vaccination: women of childbearing age, currently pregnant or breastfeeding COVID-19 vaccination: why you are being asked to wait
News about the vaccine has been changing daily but we have been trying hard to keep those who employ PAs up-to-date. The government announced on Thursday 7th January that they were beginning the next phase of the rollout to frontline health and social care staff, and that this includes PAs. The point of registration is […]
The Department of Health and Social Care is providing CARE badges to staff employed across the adult social care sector, including personal assistants. This is to recognise your critical work, particularly during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have ordered a batch if you are a PA and would like one email your name and address to Barbara at info@activeindependence.org We you can also request one […]
Doncaster Community Arts are launching a second weekly Zoom session for over 50’s living in Doncaster who are brand new to Dance On! Join them for a FREE taster session on Tuesday 26th January 2021, 10-10.45am to find out what it’s all about. Friends, family members and health professionals of any age are welcome to […]
The ‘Sport England Active Lives Coronavirus Report’ (Oct 2020) shows that disabled people’s activity levels were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and they experienced a larger increase in inactivity levels. 56% of disabled people with 3 or more impairments are now inactive, rising by 11.2% from last year. During this difficult time, it is more […]