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Q & A around carers eligibility for the covid-19 vaccine and the self-referral forms
The questions we have received from carers and the answers are based on the current information provided by the authorities, as of today, 11/03/2021; we will update the page with any changes. Thank you for your support. We teamed up with Bubble Hub – Community Project to create the Q&A Bubble Hub and AWF Video,… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/q-a-around-carers-eligibility-for-the-covid-19-vaccine-and-the-self-referral-forms/">[Read More]</a>
Self-referral online form for unpaid carers launched for Covid-19 vaccination
Unpaid carers who may not be registered as an unpaid carer with their GP are being asked to come forward by completing a new online self-referral form in order to receive their Covid-19 vaccine as part of priority group 6. Minister for Health and Social Services Vaughan Gething, has published guidance to outline who is… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/self-referral-online-form-for-unpaid-carers-launched-for-covid-19-vaccination/">[Read More]</a>
Flowchart and FAQ about vaccines for parents and carers
The Flowchart and the FAQs below have been built on the current information provided by the authorities as of today 11/03/2021; we will keep the page updated as the situation develops. Thank you for your support. I look after someone with a learning disability, am I an unpaid carer? You might be. A carer is someone of any age who… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/flowchart-and-faq-about-vaccines-for-parents-and-carers/">[Read More]</a>
Latest news on vaccines for parents and carers
Updated information for parents and carers on vaccines Welsh Government Vaccine Board has updated the booklet on the Public Health Wales website that shows the priority list for the Coronavirus vaccine. We advise parents and carers to read pages 8-10 of the green book 14a on the Public Health Wales website for the most… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/latest-news-on-vaccines-for-parents-and-carers/">[Read More]</a>
Update Guidance for hospital visiting during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published 30th of November 2020 by the Welsh Government We want to reassure you that the principle of accompanying your loved one to hospital and medical appointments and settings has not changed. Families and paid care workers can still support someone when they are taken into hospital in emergencies and can discuss with individual wards the process for staying alongside their relatives to… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/hospitalguidancecovid/">[Read More]</a>
Supported Living Guidance: Coronavirus
What is this supported living guidance about? The restrictions put in place across society in being able to visit and spend physical time together have had a significant impact and effect on both peoples physical and mental health and wellbeing. The effect has been particularly difficult for many families with loved ones with a learning… <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/supported-living-guidance-coronavirus/">[Read More]</a>
Welsh Government ‘Carers Support Fund’
The All Wales Forum welcomes the news that the Welsh Government, in partnership with Carers Trust Wales, has created a £1 million Carers Support Fund. The fund will become available in the coming weeks and will be distributed in the form of small grants to help carers to access vital supplies and support when needed…. <a href="https://www.allwalesforum.org.uk/welsh-government-carers-support-fund/">[Read More]</a>
Coronavirus and people with a learning disability
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Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) online training course
Health Education & Improvement Wales (Pharmacy) (HEIW) have produced an online training course to support people assisting others with taking their medication. This along with other resources are LIVE on HEIW Pharmacy website – https://www.wcppe.org.uk/