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Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting lives across the globe. Our role is to support those who may be less resilient to a crisis like this, so we have created some specific content that is designed to help blind and visually impaired people during this challenging time.

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Jessica's virtual learning journey (case study)

Jessica is a student at Henshaws Specialist College, this is her virtual learning journey during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Visiting Manchester Central Library post-lockdown (blog)

We offer digital technology assessments at Manchester Central Library, so we went along to check out what's changed at the building since the COVID-19 lockdown.

Using the NHS Test and Trace COVID-19 app if you are blind or visually impaired (blog)

The new NHS COVID-19 app for Apple and Android devices has now launched. Our Digital Team checked it out to see how blind and visually impaired people will be able to use it.

Guide to COVID-19 scams (blog)

Commonly during crisis situations, fraudsters create lots of new ways to defraud their unsuspecting victims. We've put together a guide to current COVID-19 scams.

Track and Trace: An example of how it works (blog)

From 14 September, venues such as pubs and restaurants will be legally required to request contact details of customers as part of the Track and Trace initiative.

Out and about on the high street after lockdown (blog)

Mark discusses how shops and services have changed since lockdown restrictions eased, in order to help better inform visually impaired people of what to expect when they go out.

COVID InSights: Nina's story (blog)

'COVID InSights' is a new series from Henshaws in which blind and visually impaired individuals share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic through videos and blogs.

Covid InSights. Kelly's story (video)

In this video, Kelly shares her worries and concerns about moving forward as lockdown eases and discusses the challenges of regaining her independence in a world that has changed so much.

The Symbol Cane (video)

Find out everything you need to know about the symbol cane and what it is used for in this video.

A day in the life of an Enabler at Henshaws Specialist College (blog)

Kirsty works with students as an enabler here at Henshaws Specialist College. Here she tells us what it's been like working at college through the coronavirus pandemic

Coming out of lockdown if you are visually impaired - Part 2 (blog)

As the pandemic lockdown restrictions across the UK are eased, we discuss tips for how people with sight loss can prepare themselves for the 'new normal' in our towns and cities.

Coming out of lockdown if you are visually impaired (blog))

As lockdown restrictions across the UK are eased as part of the roadmap to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss how people with a visual impairment may need support.

My Covid Story, by Henshaws College students (blog)

Some of our students share their stories about how they have felt through the Covid-19 pandemic. They share the highs and the lows of living through this unusual time.

Top tips for helping a visually impaired person when they visit your venue (blog)

Top tips to businesses and venues that are re-opening after the Covid-19 lockdown on how to support visitors who are visually impaired in our new socially-distanced world.

Pingit | A new solution for carrying money (video)

In this edition of Henshaws Knowledge Village, Mark introduces Pingit! Pingit is a new way to pay, be paid, buy things, fundraise and more. Pingit introduces smart contactless devices to enable you to make purchases with ease!

Our Digital Enablement Service helps visually impaired people get connected with tech (blog)

Our Digital Enablement Service is helping people living with sight loss to get connected through tech, and offers training with a wide variety of products and skills. During the pandemic lockdown, it has never been more important for us to help blind and visually impaired people get connected with the use of technology.

We are still here. An update from Henshaws. (video)

This is a video update on the work we have been doing to support our service users during these difficult times.

Back to school after lockdown: A guide for teachers of visually impaired children (blog)

Teachers are preparing for children to return to classrooms during Covid-19 - our guide should help you consider how you can better support children with a visual impairment.

Back to school after lockdown: A guide for parents of visually impaired children (blog)

Parents of visually impaired children may have concerns over the return to school during Covid-19; this guide is designed to give peace of mind during uncertain times.

NHS COVID-19 app. What is it? How does it work? Is it accessible for visually impaired users? (video)

In this edition, Mark introduces the new NHS COVID-19 app - currently only available in the Isle of Wight. The app has been designed to potentially allow cases to be identified earlier and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Learn everything you need to know about the app and how it works in this video.

Top tips for mindfulness during lockdown (blog)

Maria, our Enablement Officer for Tameside, discusses mindfulness tips to try and overcome any negative emotions you may experience during lockdown.

Top tips for social distancing if you are blind or visually impaired (blog)

Our Senior Rehabilitation Officer, Simon, shares his top tips for social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic if you are blind or visually impaired.

How an Amazon Echo Show and a Wifi Hub connected a family during lockdown (blog)

Mark discusses how his first thought on the announcement of the Covid-19 lockdown was getting his elderly relatives some connectivity with an Amazon Echo Show.

Our response to Covid-19 in Greater Manchester and changes to our service delivery model (blog)

The response by charity staff in Greater Manchester to the Covid-19 pandemic and changes to the service delivery model to meet the needs of the sight loss community.

Using Zoom virtual meetings if you are visually impaired (blog)

Zoom is an app allowing people to have virtual meetings and stay connected. We tested it to see how well it can be used if you have a visual impairment.

Getting connected and keeping informed using technology (blog)

Getting connected with family and keeping informed has never been as important as it is during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read our blog about the technology that can help.

Covid-19 and autism: A mum's perspective (blog)

Covid-19 has turned all our worlds upside down. It has separated families and led to loneliness, anxiety, and financial uncertainty. Many of us are at least able to understand the reasons why, and that ultimately, all which is hurting us now is for a greater good.
As a young woman with severe autism, Kate's daughter Tess has no such understanding.

12 top tips for shopping for a visually impaired person (blog)

At a time when visually impaired people may need more assistance than usual with their shopping, Simon (who has low vision himself) thought he would add his thoughts and ended up with these top tips for shopping for a person with sight loss.

Looking after your mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic (blog)

The Covid-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the way we live our lives, so it's only natural to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, lonely, bored and frustrated.

Top tips for providing remote Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) during a crisis

Our IAG service has been well-established for a number of years with our First Step, Patient Support and Enablement teams delivering an average of 250 IAG interventions per month under normal circumstances.
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