Coronavirus Information

We are aware that the current outbreak of Coronavirus may be a cause for concern for many of our members and the people we support as well as their friends and families.

We have written to all families of people we support across ENABLE Scotland to offer assurances of the steps we are taking in response to the emerging coronavirus situation.

If you are a family member, and you haven’t heard from us, please DM us on social media – Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or contact ENABLE Direct and we will make sure you have all the access to the information you need.

We are closely monitoring any and all updates around the spread of the virus and will be continually working to ensure all relevant information and government advice and guidelines are relayed in the timeliest manner possible.

We have prepared several handy Factsheets around hand washing, personal hygiene and a more general Factsheet about the actual Coronavirus itself.  Please familiarise yourselves with these and we will update this information as soon as any new guidance is issued.

Factsheet 1:  Handwashing Guide

Factsheet 2:  Hygiene Guidance 2020

Factsheet 3: Coronavirus Easy Read V2

Factsheet 4: Guide for Family Carers

Factsheet 5: Frequently Asked Questions

Factsheet 6: NHS Scotland Guidance on Visiting Patients who Have a Learning Disability in Hospital

Factsheet 7: Guidance for Family Visitors

Factsheet 8: Looking after your Feelings and your Body

Factsheet 9: Keeping Away from other People

Factsheet 10: Advice on Staying at Home

Health advice

Coronavirus is an illness which is sometimes called COVID-19.

Coronavirus is a type of virus that could affect your breathing.

Signs and symptoms of coronavirus include:

• Coughing
• A fever or a very high temperature
• A feeling like it is hard to breathe