Getting ready to go out? Useful Tips

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Now the lockdown restrictions are getting more relaxed, it has been made mandatory that face coverings must be worn on public transport and in shops. 

We thought we would share our useful tips with you all! 

 

What masks to wear? 

• Disposable medical mask
• Reusable full covering (with more than removable 2 filters)
• Reusable homemade face covering (with more than removable 2 filters)
• Reusable mask with clear panel
• Face shield https://www.theplasticman.co.uk/products/protection-screens/free-standing-protection-screen-310.html
• Clear plastic mask  www.technomask.ch  

 

Exempted?

• Download these handy cards from Gov.UK onto mobile phones or print off- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
• Apply for an exemption badge- Exemption Badges
• Download these handy cards from West Midlands Network to print off- Print off exemption cards
• Download these handy cards from West Midlands Network onto mobile phones-Download onto mobile exemption cards

 

Wear a badge or a lanyard 

• https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sootmegs
• https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
• You can make your own badge or lanyard

 

Preparing to go out? 

• Ensure your phone is fully charged
• Your face covering (masks, visors etc)
• Have your hand gel (make sure they have over 60% alcohol in it)
• Have paper and pen ready
• Plan your travel routes, find the quietest time to go or places with fewer people

 

To stop glasses/clear panel steaming up 

• Use a bar of soap
• Washing up liquid
• Extra filter on the nose bridge

 

Apps

• ‘Big Text’ App  (Apple/Android)
• Live speech to text (Android)
• Live transcribe (Android)
• Notes app with voice (Apple)
• BSL Health app- this can be used to communicate with your local pharmacy/medical services  (Apple/Android)

 

 

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