Coronavirus (COVID-19), Intellectual Disability, Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy and Acquired Brain Injury

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (World Health Organisation, 2020). Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  However, those with underlying medical problems are more likely to develop serious illness (World Health Organisation, 2020). The list of relevant underlying medical problems can be found here.
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People who have the conditions covered by RADiANT (Intellectual Disability, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Epilepsy, or Acquired Brain Injury) may be experiencing worry about how coronavirus may affect them. We have collated links to information on coronavirus and each of our RADiANT populations.

​If any of our members would like to notify us of a resource which can be added to our list, please email Verity Chester on v.chester@nhs.net. ​
Learning / Intellectual Disability

People with intellectual disabilities have been included on the list of those at risk. We have launched guidance on COVID-19 and Intellectual Disability in community and inpatient settings: 
  1. COVID-19 and People with Intellectual Disability: Guidance on Advances Planning for Treatment Escalation, Ceiling of Care, Palliative Care and End of Life. 
  2. People with intellectual disability and mental health/behavioural problems: guidance on COVID-19 for in-patient psychiatric settings
  3. People with intellectual disability and mental health/behavioural problems: guidance on COVID-19 for community settings
  4. Guidance for the Treatment and Management of COVID-19 Among People with Intellectual Disabilities.  ​
​Resource Lists
Easy Read Guides
Information for Families
Health Tools / Apps
​Guidance for Clinicians / Services  
Autism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  
Epilepsy
Acquired Brain Injury
Staff Wellbeing  
Other References