People First (Scotland) have created some Easy Read information about Domestic Abuse in partnership with the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability and Scottish Government. If you are experiencing Domestic Abuse, or are worried about someone that is, then remember that you are not alone and help is available. You can read more by clicking on the hand symbol below.
As well as Easy Read information about Domestic Abuse, we have also created information about Coercive and Controlling behaviour and where to find help. You can read more by clicking on the hand symbol below.
On the 10th May 2020, the First Minister gave an update from Scottish Government on the current advice around Coronavirus. We created an Easy Read summary about this and you can read it by clicking on the hand symbol below.
The spread of the Coronavirus has had a big impact on all of our lives, in many different ways.
The UK and Scottish Government have passed emergency legislation and guidance relating to the Coronavirus and this will affect the lives of people with a Learning Disability.
The Law and Human Rights Group of People First (Scotland) have written a statement about this new emergency legislation. You can read it by clicking on the hand symbol below.
The Coronavirus crisis is having a big impact on the lives of people with a Learning Disability. There are lots of things that are changing including the way Social Care is delivered. We have created an Easy Read document to describe how Social Care support is being impacted. You can read this by clicking on the hand symbol below.
The spread of Coronavirus has meant that lots of things have changed very quickly and it can be hard to follow everything that is going on. There are even new words and phrases to get used to. We have made an Easy Read document to describe what ‘Furlough’ means. You can read it by clicking on the hand symbol below.
The advice about COVID-19 or Coronavirus is changing quite quickly.
The UK Government are now advising people to stay at home. People First (Scotland) have created some Easy Read information about this.
You can read the information by clicking on the hand symbol below.
COVID-19 is a new illness. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus.
It can affect your lungs and your airways.
You can click on the hand symbol below to read more about the virus and what to do if you think you have it.
