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Coronavirus - Gig Buddies in the lockdown
We'll be posting any updates and information we can here.
Latest updates for all Gig Buddies during the lockdown
As we are all now in lockdown we thought it would be helpful to gather together a few useful resources that we’ve found to help everyone that we work with.
We will also be sharing how we continuing to run Gig Buddies and keep in touch with everyone.
You can download our latest Coronavirus and Covid-19 guidance below
The Stay Up Late guide to Coronavirus and Lockdown.
A brief look at what Coronavirus is, what Covid-19 is and why we need to stay safe and how to do that.
Information about Covid-19 and Coronavirus
National information
Download Mencap’s easier to read guide which explains why this is such a serious health risk and what you can do to help protect yourself.
The latest information on Coronavirus from NHS England
Information in Sussex
Community Works have been collecting together local information including updates from Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex local authorities.
Staying well (mentally and physically)
Headspace This is an App which has mindfulness tips for everyday life
Easier to read advice on looking after your mental health
Health anxiety – this is when you are worried you may get ill. Here’s a helpful blog about this from Think Local Act Personal.
Easier to read advice boundaries and confidentiality while you’re online Boundaries and Confidentiality during Covid 19
Easier to read advice on staying safe online
Easy Read Online Safety COVID 19
Coronavirusfest – keeping the gigs going!
We’ve started our own online music festival. Every evening we have live music coming from the front rooms and bedrooms of musicians with and without learning disabilities from up and down the country (and further afield too!)
It all take place on our new Facebook Page – Coronavirusfest
Other fun things you can do at home
Open Culture have listed 1,150 films that are free to watch
Have a Netflix party. If you subscribe to Netflix you can have a party with your friends and family and all watch the same thing at the same time.
Free audio books. LibriVox have got loads of free audio books online.
Stay At Home Fest is an online music and events calendar.
The Social Distancing Festival – even more choice of things to watch live
There’s also lots of things you can do at home to keep active. Here’s a couple of ideas:
Daily dance classes from Dance Syndrome
Free daily yoga sessions on Youtube.
Further information
If information changes we will aim to update it here as soon as we can.
You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at www.gov.uk/coronavirus