Summercare

18/08/2022

Autumn booster …

The government has confirmed that adults and children over the age of 5 who have a learning disability and are on the learning disability register will be able to get an Autumn COVID-19 booster jab.

This also applies to people with multiple and severe learning disabilities as well.

Invitations to get the booster jab will be going out from September.

If you are not on the learning disability register with your doctor, we have information about how you can join and the benefits of being on it at mencap.org.uk/DontMissOut.

If you or a loved one with a learning disability have any problems getting the Autumn booster jab, we would like to hear about it.

You can call us on 0808 808 1111 or email helpline@mencap.org.uk to let us know your experience.

24/02/2021

So pleased the Government is now supporting people with learning disabilities to be prioritised for the vaccination against COVID.

We think it is important for everyone with a learning disability to be offered the COVID-19 vaccine. 💉

We have made a new Easy Read 📰 guide to help you speak to your doctor 👩‍⚕️ to make sure you are on the list for the vaccine.

The NHS have said they might find it hard to find everyone with a learning disability who should be invited for the vaccine. 👀

So it is a good idea to talk to your GP surgery about the vaccines as soon as possible. 👍

See the Easy Read guide here: bit.ly/SpeakToYour-GP 👈

05/07/2020

Happy birthday our Dear NHS, may you get the best treatment always x

Are you taking part in the nationwide clap to thank the NHS on its 72nd birthday at 5pm? Post your pictures below

📸: PA

14/06/2020

Here is a useful guide As we prepare for easing up when out and about .

Please take very good care and stay well.

22/05/2020

Wrong, unacceptable and disgusting discrimination must STOP NOW !

Care homes for people with learning disabilities and autism are facing “discrimination” from the government and remain barred from getting COVID-19 tests.

18/04/2020

We may be separated but we are not alone ❤️

15/03/2020

Take care everyone... online 111 if in doubt.

Stay at home for seven days if you have a fever or continuous cough says Health Secretary




http://ow.ly/qrdN30qpNPX

04/10/2019

MEASLES UPDATE

Hi All,

Following advice and guidance from Southend Borough Council. SummerDays has now reopened to service users, as long the following criteria are met: -

1. Anyone born before 1970 can be considered to be immune for our purposes and are advised to watch for any signs or symptoms and stay away from work or services should they become symptomatic.

2. Born after 1970, with confirmed evidence of immunity, do not have to take any further action and can continue as normal

3. Born after 1970, who are incompletely immunised or not immunised at all need to be treated on an individual basis dependent on level of exposure.

Anybody in Category 3 above, will need to refrain from attending Day Centres from 30th September (Day 1) until Day 21. In the interim they will need to arrange for a vaccination.

If you require any further information a helpline has been set up by Southend Borough Council,in relation to the potential outbreak of measles and will be open until 6pm this evening. The number is 01702 837890

11/07/2018

We’re all behind you !!!

Children with Down's syndrome and their families use Makaton to sign the lyrics.