Articles in Covid-19

About IAG Covid-19

The IAG team works tirelessly to produce easy to read, fact-checked and reliable articles about issues relevant to disabled people. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these have included weekly risk posts which break down the latest case, hospitalisation, death and vaccination statistics; analyses of Government policy, and scientific updates about the coronavirus. To read these posts, please see below or visit our Facebook page using the button below:

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About The Fair4All Card

What is the Fair4All card? 1. Helps disabled people prove what adjustments they are legally entitled to. 2. Secure photo card for disabled people. 3. Explains how other people can help. 4. Simple statements means it can be used anywhere. 5. Doesn't list any disabilities or conditions.

What is the Fair4All Card Scheme?

The Fair4All Card is a secure, evidence based card that can be used by any disabled person to communicate the reasonable adjustments they need.

We created the scheme in August 2020 and have grown from offering around 12 reasonable adjustments to now offering over 40.

Find out more about the scheme below.

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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 25th October 2021

The number of infected people in Bucks has jumped to a CRITICALLY HIGH level. Official data from last week shows that more than 1 in 48 people in Bucks is now infected with Covid-19, especially children and young people. Deaths and hospitalisations are also up sharply, with vaccinations (except of children) virtually at a standstill. BuDS urges everyone to STOP mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. The risk of catching Covid-19 in Bucks has never been higher. Read on for more details.

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Critical Risk Update

The number of infected people in Bucks has risen to a CRITICALLY HIGH level. Official data from last week shows that more than 1 in 48 people in Bucks is now infected with Covid-19, especially children and young people. Deaths and hospitalisations are also up sharply, with vaccinations (except of children) virtually at a standstill. BuDS urges everyone to stop mixing with others, especially indoors, as much as possible. The risk of catching Covid-19 in Bucks has never been higher.  

Our full risk assessment will follow later this evening, but this is an immediate warning as the news is so serious.  

BuDS’ Response to the Government’s ‘Plan B’ Announcement

The Secretary of State for Health, Sajid Javid, has made a statement about the Government’s Covid-19 policy. Here are the key points.

Remember, whatever the Government do, you are in control of your own safety. BuDS is here to help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe. This is quite a depressing and upsetting article: please be careful of your mental health and contact us or another support service if you need to.

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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 18th October 2021

The risk of meeting an infected person while you are out and about in the Bucks community has RISEN AGAIN for the fifth week in a row (to 17 October) and is approaching the peak it hit last winter. The number of patients in local hospitals with Covid-19 is also slightly HIGHER. The pandemic in Bucks is steadily getting WORSE and so we continue to urge everyone to stay extremely ‘Covid-Careful’, and to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Read on for more details.

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Covid-19 Risk Assessment Week Ending 11th October 2021

The risk of meeting an infected person while you are out and about in the Bucks community has RISEN AGAIN for the fourth week in a row (to 10 October) and is still VERY HIGH. The number of patients in local hospitals with Covid-19 is also slightly HIGHER. The pandemic in Bucks is steadily getting WORSE and so we continue to urge everyone to stay extremely ‘Covid-Careful’, and to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Read on for more details.

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