Paul, Access and Inclusion Director at Euan’s Guide, takes part in our Voices of Covid series to share his experience of shielding and wonders what it will be like to venture outside.
It’s certainly been an unusual, emotional and sometimes frightening three months during lockdown. As I sit looking out of the window I dream of being able to go...
Over four hundred people took part in the Covid Concerns and Precautions Survey this summer. We wanted to know what disabled people were worried about as lockdown restrictions were beginning to lift across the UK, with little knowledge of how this lift would directly affect disabled people.
The results have now been published and can be found...
Karine and her wife Sarah are both Euan’s Guide Ambassadors who have been shielding since March. Recently they took their first trip outside as lockdown measures ease. Karine kindly shares this experience with us in her latest Voices of Covid blog.
During our 122 day captivity the one constant was that Sarah was excited to get back out the ho...
As lockdown measures ease and work and education resumes, we thought we’d share some steps you can do to help you if you are coming out of shielding or starting to go out more. You should still adhere to government guidelines on if you should come out of self-isolation and what preventative measures you should adhere to. The latest government...
Have you always wanted to raise some money for charity but are unsure where to start? Here are several ways we here at Euan’s Guide can help you. Be sure to let us know if this blog helped you or if you have been generous enough to raise money for Euan’s Guide!
Give a gift on your birthday!
On your birthday you can create a fundraiser for a cha...
Remote learning – a disabled staff member’s experience
In this week’s Voices of Covid we hear from Cath who got in touch with us after reading about Kayleigh’s experience as a disabled student. Cath shares her experience as a disabled person working at a UK University.
I witnessed rows about 'lecture capture' when it was introduced to all lecture and seminar rooms across Leeds University campus s...
This week in our thing to do blog, we are looking at activities that you can do to bring a little outside in. As lockdown measures are easing, we have included some activities to try outside. Of course, only do what you feel comfortable doing. Most of the ideas can still be done from the comfort of your home. If you want to look for more ide...
Disability Pride Brighton is back for its fourth year - with a difference!
Disability Pride Brighton is delighted to announce their fourth annual festival is going ahead - online this time.
The celebration will take place online on Sunday, 12 July 2020 in the form of a special TV programme. The TV programme is being made in conjunction with La...
As well as being a Euan’s Guide Ambassador for Dundee, Claire is part of our Reviewer Engagement and Outreach Coordinator team. She also promotes accessibility and diversity on her Instagram and YouTube channel – A Journey in my Wheels. We spoke to Claire as she is shielding at home.
What have you been up to recently?
In this pandemic we’re i...
A positive and a negative side to remote health care
This week we hear from Zoe who shares her personal experience of having remote health care appointments during lockdown. Zoe shares one really positive experience she has had and one disappointing appointment that left her feeling disheartened.
I have really enjoyed reading other people’s experiences of the lockdown in the Voices of COVID seri...