Even more Updates…
Another edition of the Corona Times. We’re delighted to say the lost camera has found its way back to its owner through the power of social media! Also, we’re again asking that people not park on footpaths and grass verges. With the 2m distance requirement it’s more important than ever to ensure the footpaths and verges are clear.
1. Art Competition
2. An Post – Request a Check In
3. DLR Community Call helpline
4. Creative Projects for All Ages
5. Some Exercise Ideas for Cocooners
6. Finding it Hard to Sleep?
7. Poetry Corner
8. Personal Alarm for the Elderly
9. Latest Email from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support (includes information for carers who provide services to people with disabilities)
1. Art Competition
We’re having an art competition! Kids (of all ages) are being asked to decorate their homes with Easter themed art. Lovely prizes up for grabs. Looking forward to seeing all the art, so get making, colouring, painting, drawing etc. etc.
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2. An Post – Request a Check In
Postmen and postwomen across the country will call to the front doors of older and vulnerable customers along their delivery route. You can request a check in on the website: https://www.anpost.com/Community-Support/Request-a-Check-In
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3. DLR Community Call helpline Just a reminder that the DLR Community Call helpline is open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm, for assist you, or someone you may know who is cocooning, elderly or vulnerable. Call them on 01 271 3199 or email covidsupport@dlrcoco.ie. Apparently it’s getting a good few calls, and is working very well so far.
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4. Creative Projects for All Ages
DLR have sent us on links to a booklet containing some creative projects that re-use items commonly available within a home. They hope it
may be helpful for families, at this time. The booklet contains 31
projects for all ages. Please feel free to share the booklet anywhere
you wish.
The booklet can be found at:
Electronic Book: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/479637/38/
Online PDF version: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/environment/environment-awareness-education/activities-and-projects-home-april-2020
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5. Some Exercise Ideas for Cocooners
We know there are loads of YouTube videos etc. out there to look at, but thought these two weren’t bad.
How to keep your immune system working efficiently whilst self-isolating: https://youtu.be/k6_zJtbzMho
30 Min Exercise for Seniors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLSFVV0U_IM
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6. Finding it Hard to Sleep?
Paul D’Alton, Associate Professor of Psychology at UCD and Principal Clinical Psychologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital has some good podcasts on RTÉ Drivetime’s website.
Finding it hard to sleep: https://www.rte.ie/radio1/drivetime/highlights/2020/0327/1126844-finding-it-hard-to-sleep/
Three simple steps to help calm the mind: https://www.rte.ie/radio1/drivetime/highlights/2020/0327/1126843-three-simple-steps-to-help-calm-the-mind/
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7. Poetry CornerThe latest poem sent into us is by the poet laureate of Twitter, Brian Bilston (you can see more of his work here).
On Leaving the House and Encountering Another Human Being
I’m sorry I dived into the bushes.
It’s not personal, you understand.
You happened to walk in my direction
and nerves got the upper hand.
I’m sorry I screamed when you came near me.
Don’t take my angry shrieks to heart.
Idiomatically, let’s stay in touch –
and physically, six feet apart.
Apologies if it seems like you repulse me,
that I recoil when you come near.
In other times, we might have spoken,
shared a joke or had a beer.
or waltzed together down the footpath,
perhaps we may yet still one day.
But just for now, embrace the margins
and wave to me from far away.
Brian Bilston
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8. Personal Alarm for the ElderlyDid you know there is a government scheme to provide personal alarms for elderly people (that you wear around your neck on a pendant). It isn’t means-tested. You can find more information here: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/crime_and_crime_prevention/seniors_alert.html. It’ll take a couple of months most likely to get it, but if you, or someone you know, could benefit from this, it’s well worth applying. It is simple to install, and at the moment, for health and safety reasons, the installer is not going into people’s houses. Instead the person getting the alarm can install it, or a trusted family member can do it. We realise this isn’t strictly adhering to the current cocooning guidelines, but seeing as it will probably take a couple of months to get it, hopefully the restrictions may be relaxed a bit by that stage.
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9. Latest Email from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support (includes information for carers who provide services to people with disabilities)
We are very thankful for your ongoing support every day in helping to share information about Coronavirus COVID-19.
Below are a few updates for you:
Digital Partner Pack Update
Guidance and Resources for Disability Services
COVID-19 Guidance is now available for staff and carers who provide services to people with disabilities.
This guidance will ensure that staff and carers are fully aware of the steps they need to take during the outbreak.
All of the materials are available to download here.
The HSE convened a group made up of representatives of the voluntary sector disability service providers to develop disability specific guidance and resources. These are in line with nationally approved guidance issued by the HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Where necessary, guidance has been reviewed by clinical leads and approved by the HSE’s Vulnerable Person’s Group, convened to lead the response to the needs of vulnerable people during this pandemic.
The Easy Read version of the COVID-19 Public Information Booklet
The
Easy Read version of the COVID-19 Public Information Booklet will help
those who sometimes find content hard to read, understand or act on. The
Easy Read is also available to download here along with the original information guide which has been translated into many languages and is available as an audio guide.
You can also order hard copies of the Easy Read version on www.healthpromotion.ie if you click into “Order Publications”.
Posters
There are a number of updated and new posters, including one on cocooning. All of the materials are available to download here
If your organisation has any specific requests or urgent needs in relation to COVID-19 public health information materials, please email us at Partner.Pack@hse.ie to let us know.
Thank you in advance for your support at this important time.
Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support