Supporting people with learning disabilities during lockdown
It's week two of lockdown and Debbie has had to make changes to their care arrangements. As well as think of ways to help the two manage their time.
She has been:
- Talking to them about coronavirus in an easy to understand way - using resources from organisations like Mencap.
- Printing off worksheets, word searches and arranging treasure hunts to help keep them occupied.
- Making sure they can join some of their usual groups online using zoom instead of meeting face to face.
My daughter finds it very difficult - the time span - she can't get her head around 12 weeks. She asks me every week, "How much longer is it going on for?"
Debbie has stood down her carers to protect their health. But it means she has had to think long and hard about how to support the young people.
Staff are making phone calls. One carer is still doing the regular shop. And Debbie or her husband are visiting on alternate days to make sure the pair are OK.
But she is worried about what will happen if any of them become ill and at the moment - isn't sure what the answer to that will be.
Keeping them at home for the next 12 weeks is going to be a problem. And I'm not sure what will happen if any of us become ill, myself, my husband or either of them.
Watch more of Debbie's vlogs
Blog #2 - Learning to use Zoom and watching the National Theatre Live
Blog#3 - The Big Bean Plant Out
Blog#4 - Sorting out a blocked loo and utility bill frustrations
Blog#5 - Toenail clipping and a cheesey family quiz
Blog #6 - Debbie enjoys a walk on the wildside
Blog #7 - Natalie and Sean get baking ... and welcome back their regular carers
Blog#8 - The joy of payroll and worry over a carer's covid test results
Blog#9 - Making friendship jars
Blog#10 - Reflecting on the lockdown and a surprise family reunion
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How have the changes to services due to the coronavirus pandemic affected you?
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