COVID Accessible Information Hub
Breakthrough is working with our partners to ensure that official Covid 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.
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)