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.
Back in the Saddle – Update 13
Slowly but surely I am pedaling on towards my goal of cycling from Lands End to John o’Groats on my trusty exercise bike. I’ve now made it as far as Stratford-upon-Avon. Thankfully, I survived the M40 and am now back onto A roads up to Coventry.
Somehow I think I might need to adjust my end date. I’m 3/4 of the way through my original time scale but not quite 40% through the journey. Hmmmm… maybe 24th July 2022 might be more realistic? Hopefully my daily distances will start to pick up at some point soon.
At least I’m still going though.
Read MoreBuDS’ 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.
Read MoreA year of Fair4All: 2020-2021
The Fair4All Card has it’s first birthday!
We first launched the Fair4All Card scheme in October 2020 and we’ve grown a lot since then.
Here is a quick review of our first year.
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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About Fair4All Attitudes and Hate Crimes
Disabled people are sometimes subject to abuse, insults or physical violence because of their disability. The BuDS Fair4All Attitudes and Hate Crime project supports people affected by disability hate, helps them report it to the police if they wish, and campaigns to change attitudes and combat hostility toward disabled people.
Read MoreAbout 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:
If you would like to volunteer for the IAG team as a researcher or writer, please visit our volunteering page to find out more.
About The Fair4All Card
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.
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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