Updated 18.05.2022
There are no more Covid restrictions in place.
Our FAQ(s) have information about where you can get help in different situations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have made a list of questions we are most often asked. We will update these regularly.
Question: I am clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid 19. If I catch it, what should I do?
Answer: If you are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid 19 (or think you might be) you can still get free Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs) to test for Covid 19. If you test positive you should be offered an appointment to get anti viral medication as soon as possible.
Please click the links below for information
Question: I’m worried about the relaxation of the rules. What should I do to keep safe?
Answer: We understand that people may feel worried about the changes to the restrictions. To keep yourself safe you could:
▪️ Wear a face covering if you can
▪️ Take a test if you have any symptoms
▪️ Self isolate (this means stay at home away from others)
Links to advice on coronavirus
Below are links to general advice and information
These links are to information or support not managed by Disability Positive but may be useful:
Links and downloads
- Coronavirus overview – nhs.uk website
- Ordering Covid 19 Tests for yourself or your PA – Gov.UK website
- Getting anti viral treatment if you are extremely clinically vulnerable – nhs.uk website
- Coronavirus Vaccines – nhs.uk website
- Coronavirus data – GOV.UK website
- Cheshire West and Chester Council Coronavirus information
- Live Well Cheshire West and Chester – advice and information
- Cheshire East Council Coronavirus Information
- Lancashire County Council Coronavirus Information
- Bolton Council Coronavirus Information
- Advice on Coronavirus for carers from Carers UK
- Facebook support group ‘The Bunker’. This is a support group for disabled people who are self isolating and employ a personal assistant.
- Coping with Coronavirus Wordless books