Community Health Information Hub
Breakthrough is working with our partners to ensure that official Health announcements reach all disabled people.
It is now more important than ever that up to date and official information is presented in accessible ways.
Find information via links in BSL video, Braille, accessible pdf and audio transcript, and Easy Read all available to download.
19th October – Covid Vaccination Advice
Covid Vaccination Advice in Easy Read (PDF)
Covid Vaccination Advice in BSL Video:
6th October 2023 – Flu Early Notice
Flu Early Notice in Easy Read (PDF)
14th April 2023 – Emergency Alarm Test on Sunday 23rd April
Emergency Alarm Test Poster in PDF (Easy Read)
Emergency Alarm Test Poster in PDF (Text only)
Emergency Alarm Test Poster in PDF (Audio)
Posted 17th February 2023 – Accessible Long Covid Advice Information
Long Covid Advice Sheet in PDF (Standard)
Long Covid Advice Sheet in PDF (Large Print)
Long Covid Advice Sheet in PDF (Easy Read)
Long Covid Advice Sheet – BSL video on YouTube
We give information and support on Long Covid to disabled people in Manchester and Trafford. Contact our Long Covid Peer Support Co-ordinator for further details.
8th December 2022 – Winter Help Leaflet in Easy Read and Community Languages
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (English)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Arabic)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Bengali)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Chinese)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Farsi)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Hindi)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Gujarati)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Kurdish)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Polish)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Punjabi)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Somali)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Tigrinya)
Winter Help Leaflet in PDF (Urdu)
6th December – Covid Vaccination Centre in Ardwick on 11th December
Covid Vaccination Centre at Ross Place Day Centre in PDF
28th November – Covid Booster Information
Covid Vaccine Booster Information in PDF
10th November – Warm Homes Leaflet: Advice to turn your Cold Home into a Warm Home
8th November – BSL videos on Covid Helpline and Winter Advice
Manchester Covid Helpline video on YouTube
Stay Warm this winter advice video on YouTube
1st October – New Free Flu Jab poster in Easy Read
New ‘Free Flu Jab’ poster in Easy Read
24th August – New Covid testing kit instructions in Easy Read
New testing kit instructions in Easy Read (PDF)
6th August – Accessible Information on how to access your NHS Covid passes:
Translated versions of what the NHS Covid Pass letter tells you
Easy Read guide of what the NHS Covid Pass letter tells you
Braille and large print versions of the NHS Covid Pass letter – via the NHS website or calling 119 (Select ‘NHS COVID Pass service’)
Audio version of the NHS Covid Pass letter – via NHS website or calling 119. Letter and Audio CD will arrive in 7 working days
29th July – Free Moss Side Vaccine Centre Taxi Service:
‘MossJabCab’ Image – Text Version
‘MossJabCab’ Image – Easy Read Version
‘MossJabCab’ Image – Accessible PDF
‘MossJabCab’ Image – Braille file (ZIP)
‘MossJabCab’ Image – Audio Transcript (ZIP)
29th July – Vaccinations available at Moss Side Leisure Centre:
Flyer for Moss Side site in PDF
Flyer for Moss Side site – Text Version
Flyer for Moss Side site – Easy Read Version
Flyer for Moss Side site – Accessible PDF
Flyer for Moss Side site – Braille file (ZIP)
Flyer for Moss Side site – Audio Transcript (ZIP)
29th July – The Manchester Message – BSL video:
Answers to questions regarding the Covid-19 vaccine:
Information on how to spend your 10 days if you have to self-isolate:
10 Ways to do your 10 Days in PDF
Information on how to test yourself at home for Covid 19:
Home Testing Leaflet in Easy Read
Information here on Free Covid 19 tests, where to order them and where you can pick them up from:
BSL signed video here
Easy Read pdf here
Audio transcript RP070442_Free home covid test kits_CDDA
Accessible PDF RP070443
Braille file
Information in Easy Read here on the Vaccine Priority List Easy read Vaccine Priority List
Information on Step 2 lockdown easing of restrictions from Monday 12th April.
Easy Read pdf Lockdown easing step 2
BSL vimeo video https://vimeo.com/533249136
Get the latest information on getting tested and a vaccine here:
Easy Read testing https://breakthrough-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/easy-read-tests.jpg
Easy Read getting on the vaccine register https://breakthrough-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/easy-read-vaccine-register.jpg
BSL video on the government’s planned route of lockdown from 8th March. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rMdYemxN1w&feature=youtu.be
Residents in certain parts of Manchester have been asked to get tested for the new variant of Covid 19.
Please download accessible information on this here:
BSL video: https://youtu.be/yJ5Y_mVCUH4
Manchester City Council has issued this advice checklist for residents on keeping warm and safe this winter through Covid 19 restrictions (see below for checklist downloads).
Please download any resources of your choice to circulate among your networks.
Resources will be uploaded and updated in time with government announcements as closely as possible.
If you would like more information please call us on 0161 234 3950. For text only: 0793 994 3383.
Videos: (click the following links to view)
- BSL Signed Video: https://youtu.be/wIAuXEAXvFI
- 3rd Lockdown in Effect and Rules: https://youtu.be/3pXBnupkAEg
Documents: (click the following links to download)
- England Lockdown Accessible PDF
- England Lockdown Audio Transcript Files
- England Lockdown Braille Files
- England Lockdown Easy Read Leaflet
Vaccination Guides: (click the following links to view)
- Government easy read vaccination guide: https://bit.ly/391cnGR
- Public Health England easy read vaccination leaflet: https://bit.ly/39IJ4be
Manchester Winter Warm Checklist: (click the following links to view or download)
- Manchester Winter Warm Checklist (PDF)
- Manchester Winter Warm Checklist (Easy Read PDF)
- Manchester Winter Warm Checklist (ZIP)
- Manchester Winter Warm Checklist Braille Files
- Subtitled video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tluwUG4q_lU
- BSL video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz_CiPR3z_4
What to do after your Covid vaccine (click the following links to view or download)
- What to do after your vaccination (Easy Read PDF)
- What to do after your vaccination Audio Transcript
- What to do after your vaccination Braille Files
- BSL video: https://youtu.be/BoZpXxmI69A
Which test is best? Answers from Manchester Public Health Chief David Regan (click the following links to view or download)
Personal Budgets
If you receive either type of Personal Budget, or employ your own Personal Assistant, we have a range of services to take the stress out of organising your finances. Our services are designed by disabled people, for disabled people.
Disability Design Reference Group
We manage the highly successful Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).
Go to: https://breakthrough-uk.co.uk/disability-design-reference-group/
