The Prime Minister has issued a statement about the Government’s plan now that the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has reached the UK. Read on for more…
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New Variant of Covid-19 – B.1.1.529
Scientists are warning that a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has started to spread very fast in South Africa. The new variant, codenamed B.1.1.529, seems to be much better at spreading that even the Delta and Delta Plus variants we have in the UK now. This means that, when the new variant reaches the UK, there is a risk that it will replace Delta and Delta Plus as the variant which most people catch. Obviously, if the new variant is also more dangerous to people’s health than Delta and Delta Plus, this would be very concerning.
Read MoreEvidence checking for the Fair4All Card
Behind the scenes of evidence checking
Our evidence checkers have a really important role in the Fair4All Card scheme as they make sure that everyone who gets a Fair4All Card is legally entitled to what they have asked for.
Read on to see what Andrew has to say about his role.
Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 22 November 2021
There is alarming Covid-19 news this week for Buckinghamshire. The number of infected people is RISING FAST again after the ‘half-term dip’, and the number of people in Bucks hospitals with Covid-19 has JUMPED by a quarter. Deaths are remaining constant. The risk of catching Covid-19 when out and about in Bucks remains VERY HIGH. As we go into the winter, the pandemic in Bucks remains a very real threat to the NHS and to everyone.
Read on for more.
Read MoreNational Safeguarding Week 2021
To mark National Safeguarding Week 2021, we are going to reflect on how BuDS keeps those we help safe from abuse.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 15 November 2021
The half-term holidays mean the number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks has fallen slightly again, but remains at a VERY HIGH level. Numbers have already started to rise again nationally, and Bucks numbers will start to rise over the next two weeks. BuDS continues to urge everyone to STOP MIXING with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 8 November 2021
The number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks remains at a CRITICALLY HIGH level and BuDS urges everyone to STOP mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more.
Read MoreMolnupiravir
The UK medicines regulator has approved a new medicine to help people who catch the Covid-19 virus and are at risk of being very ill. The medicine, called Molnupiravir, attacks the virus itself and helps stop the virus spreading inside the body. This medicine is potentially really good news for people who are at risk of being critically ill with Covid-19.
Read MoreThe Technicality Test of Accessibility
I’m autistic, and while I don’t take absolutely everything literally, I’ve realised recently that I’ve been struggling to accept accessibility adjustments for a while.
Read MoreCovid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 1 November 2021
The number of Covid-19 infected people in Bucks remains at a CRITICALLY HIGH level and BuDS urges everyone to STOP mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. Read on for more
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