Pandemic: People with disabilities among worst impacted

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People with disabilities have been among the worst affected groups by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the National Advocacy Services for People with Disabilities and the Patient Advocacy Service.

Two reports by the organisations show those with disabilities faced traumatising and life-changing experiences, including isolation, anxiety and depression.

Issues included poor communication of public health guidance to people with disabilities living in residential services, visiting restrictions in residential services, and the withdrawal of day services. He enjoyed a busy, independent life and would take public transport to meet friends and family for coffee and lunch. He also attended day service five days a week, which he really enjoyed."I wasn't able to meet with anyone and my day service was reduced to one hour of outreach per week because I was living in a residential service. Later on, I became aware that other people were returning to day service, and I felt it was unfair that I couldn't attend too.

Concerns were raised to the NAS about infection control measures by people with disabilities living in congregated settings. The National Advocacy Service found that the lack of inclusion of people with disabilities in making decisions made about their own lives was exacerbated during the pandemic. John says that instead of identifying how they could communicate with him directly to learn his view, they spoke with his family to ask for their consent.The residential service staff decided to contact National Advocacy Service to identify how they could communicate with John more effectively.

 

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