Palliative care for people with intellectual disabilities and COVID-19 information

People with intellectual disabilities will be affected by the challenges of death and bereavement from COVID-19. We will continue to include information and resources on our site that you may find helpful when supporting someone with an intellectual disability during this unprecedented  time. 

Coronavirus poster set: https://www.photosymbols.com/blogs/news/coronavirus-poster-set

Clinical guide for managing patients with a learning disability or autism during the coronavirus pandemic: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/03/C0031_Specialty-guide_LD-and-coronavirus-v1_-24-March.pdf

Supporting family members of caring of someone with a learning disability during the coronavirus restrictions: https://www.bild.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LD-Senate-Coronavirus-resources-for-use-by-families-27.3.2020.pdf

Breaking bad news: http://www.breakingbadnews.org/

Books Beyond Words: https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/downloads-shop/

Palliative care for people with learning disabilities network: www.pcpld.org

When someone dies from coronavirus: a guide for families and carers (Books Beyond Words): https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/downloads-shop/when-someone-dies-from-coronavirus