Tips for carers on protecting those with Huntington's from COVID-19
We understand that the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be both scary and confusing for those affected by Huntington’s disease and their families/friends. We have created a COVID-19 information and advice page on our website to bridge the gap between what you read in the media and what is fact at this current time. You can read it here.
Those affected by Huntington’s disease who are symptomatic and susceptible to respiratory infection and their carers/family members are advised to self-isolate. As a carer, this can raise a lot of questions about how to protect yourself and your loved one from the virus. The below infographic advises on how to protect yourself and those with Huntington’s from COVID-19.
Useful links mentioned within this infographic –
Carers UK - Planning for emergencies
Huntington’s Disease Association - COVID-19 information and advice
You can download this infographic as PDF here.
For further information and support please contact us directly on 0151 331 5444 or email info@hda.org.uk. Our head office is open as usual to take calls and messages, our advisers are currently not attending any home or face to face visits, they can be contacted via phone, video calls or email.
We understand that the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be both scary and confusing for those affected by Huntington’s disease and their families/friends. We have created a COVID-19 information and advice page on our website to bridge the gap between what you read in the media and what is fact at this current time. You can read it here.
Those affected by Huntington’s disease who are symptomatic and susceptible to respiratory infection and their carers/family members are advised to self-isolate. As a carer, this can raise a lot of questions about how to protect yourself and your loved one from the virus. The below infographic advises on how to protect yourself and those with Huntington’s from COVID-19.
Useful links mentioned within this infographic –
Carers UK - Planning for emergencies
Huntington’s Disease Association - COVID-19 information and advice
You can download this infographic as PDF here.
For further information and support please contact us directly on 0151 331 5444 or email info@hda.org.uk. Our head office is open as usual to take calls and messages, our advisers are currently not attending any home or face to face visits, they can be contacted via phone, video calls or email.