Essential public information for Surrey residents, including files specifically for people with sensory impairments, as well as easy read and video information that may be helpful for people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Contents
Easy read resources
Guides
- Information on COVID-19 vaccination (Public Health England)
- Words about coronavirus and what they mean (PDF)
- Coronavirus and how to stay safe and prevent the spread (GOV.UK)
Videos
- Hand-washing rap video - guide to hand-washing from the Purple All Stars
- Explaining coronavirus video - from Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust
Translated resources
How to register with a doctor/GP and get an NHS number to book a COVID -19 Vaccine
- NHS Letter explaining COVID-19: vaccine information for people without an NHS number - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) available in 25 languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu. The letter,
- Doctors of the World, in partnership with the British Red Cross, have produced translated animated videos with key information on how to register with a GP and book COVID-19 vaccines.
Ramadan 2021 safety guidelines can be found on the Muslim Council of Britain website.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Surrey Muslim Association statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations Jan 2021 (PDF)
- UK Imams statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations Jan 2021 (PDF)
- European Rabbi's public statement on Vaccinations Jan 2021 (PDF)
COVID-19 factsheets
The latest Government guidance has been translated for communities from displaced communities on the Big Leaf Foundation COVID advice website.
Videos
- Urdu - Vaccinations - Surrey Imam Hashmi has recorded a video reassuring Muslim residents about having the COVID-19 vaccination. January 2021. Imam Hashmi Vaccination Video.
- Spotting Fake News - The Big Leaf Foundation have produced some translated videos explaining how to spot fake news. Big Leaf Foundation Spotting Fake News videos.
For those with a visual impairment and BSL resources
BSL Bulletin – by the Deaf Services Team at Sight for Surrey
Find out what's been happening in Surrey during the coronavirus.
Watch the latest BSL Bulletin (Facebook)
Test and Trace BSL version (Facebook)
Vaccinations
Information for eligible adults on the COVID-19 vaccination.
BSL Public Health England guidance to COVID Vaccination and blood clotting
Information for people who have had their first COVID-19 vaccination.