A listening service for disabled people or those with long-term health conditions please follow @LivingOptions for updates
Exeter, England
Joined February 2018
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For the latest #TimetoTalkDevon news and updates, come and follow our main @LivingOptions profile. #AccessibilityMatters #LivingOptionsDevon - see you there!
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Reindeers, elves, hand-sewn trees, baubles and so much more... A festive morning at Living Options HQ. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make our decorations for our Princess Hay charity Christmas Tree. We can't wait to see how they'll look.
Living Options Devon is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
She was a constant ambassador for the charity sector and helped to improve the lives of so many.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
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There are many different ways to be accessible.
Here is a list of some accessibility features to consider💜
ALT Image description: purple circle in the centre with white text. First slide reads: 'what people think is accessible. ramps'
ALT Second slide reads 'what accessibility actually is. ramps. Alt-text and image descriptions. wider doors and walkways. braille options available. Allergy information shown. no flashing lights. seating options. and so much more...'
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"This feeling will pass" - @ahmedhankir
Are you feeling stressed or struggling to cope with uncertainty? Psychiatrist Dr Ahmed Hankir has some tips on how you can manage 'the anxiety train'. #BBCMorningLive
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This #wellnesswednesday we’re asking: how often do you look up? Our lives require us to be busy. But what if you took a moment, pressed pause & had a look at what’s above? Look for a few seconds, take a deep breath & notice what’s there.
#WellbeingWorks buff.ly/3uWmF4I
The Framing Nature summer photography course for disabled people and Deaf people living in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
Starting Thursday 7th July and then on 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th and 11th August. 10.30 am-12 noon.
livingoptions.org/photograph…
#PhotographyCourse #Devon
Deaf? Confused about self isolating because you have covid 19? Watch our video in BSL on self isolation
Or contact Kristy.cooper@livingoptions.org
youtu.be/E20Fi2qShlU
#Deaf #CovidBSL #BSL #COMF #CovidIsolation
Deaf? Self isolating or shielding? Want support with your wellbeing or just someone to talk to?
Watch our video in BSL on our Covid 19 help and support
youtu.be/TmuzXxe-4bM
Or contact justine.smyth@livingoptions.org
#BSL #CovidBSL #DeafCounselling @DeafGetActive
Deaf? Watch our video in BSL on how to prevent catching Covid 19 and stop the spread of the virus.
youtu.be/tlKigVBP6_A
You can also contact your Deaf Covid Vaccination Champion Kristy Cooper for help kristy.cooper@livingoptions.org
#covid #BSL #CovidBSL #CovidPrevent
Deaf? Confused on what to do at Covid Test Centre's?
Follow this link to watch our video in BSL on covid test center's youtu.be/M3YQe-FJtDs
Deaf Covid Vaccination Champion Kristy Cooper for help kristy.cooper@livingoptions.org
#covid #BSL #CovidBSL #CovidTestCentre
Deafinitely Theatre @DeafinitelyT launch three short films performed in British Sign Language 'Talking Hands' and filmed during the lockdowns of the covid pandemic.
Watch now here: deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/pag…
#BSL #BSLTheatre #DeafinitelyTheatre #TalkingHands
What's new in 2022 - Update from our Deaf Led Services team
- Photography workshop
- Deaf wellbeing focus group
- Covid vaccination support in BSL
- Deaf Job Club
and much more via this link livingoptions.org/devon-deaf…
#BSL #DeafCommunity #CovidVaccination #NHSCharitiesTogether
Living Options Devon is now closed for Christmas! We'll be back on Tuesday 4th January. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
If you need any support while we're closed, we have a list of organisations who can help on our website:
livingoptions.org/mental-hea…
What should I remember when I leave my home?
Remember – ‘Hands. Face. Space.’
Hands – wash your hands
Face – wear a face-covering in indoors
Space – stay 2 meters apart from people
You can find out more here livingoptions.org/your-quest…
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Face coverings are required to be worn (by those not exempt) in a range of situations, including public transport, shops, and cinema's. Here’s the updated list for where you need to wear your face covering:
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#facecovering #facemasks #covid #omicron #COMF
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Give the gift of #advice this Christmas
Donate £15 so our team can provide friendly advice and support throughout the year to increase a persons feelings of #independence and self worth.
Follow the link to donate 👇
livingoptions.org/donate/
#GiveTheGift #Donate #charity
Are you confused and worried about the coronavirus pandemic? @LivingOptions have put together a web page ‘Your Questions Answered’ on up-to-date information, advice, and support.
livingoptions.org/your-quest…
#YourQuestionsAnswered #OurResponseToCovid19 #DisabledServices #COMF
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Join us this Saturday at Central Plymouth Parkrun!
Run, jog, walk, wheel.
Pre-run brief 8.45am Meadow Cafe (Central Park).
@parkrunUK has BSL videos explaining how it all works: ow.ly/T82a50GPImU
#DeafGetActive
@LivingOptions @Deafledservices @livewellsw
Are you an individual employer or thinking about employing Personal Assistants to support you? Join us for our FREE 2-hour online training session to fully grasp your role and responsibilities.
Next session 30th Nov. Link to book and view dates online👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/employer-…