Inquiry to explore impact of Covid 19 on black disabled people by Vic Motune
The newly formed Commission on COVID-19, Disablism and Systemic Racism to investigate health outcomes
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group’s Commission on COVID-19, Disablism and Systemic Racism is aiming to investigate the negative impact resulting from years of neglecting the needs of black disabled people. The commission is also urging families, caregivers, and social care workers to share their perspectives on the impact of the pandemic.Its formation follows concerns raised by the charity Mencap in January last year after it received reports from people with learning disabilities who had been given Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation notices when visiting hospital.
While much of it was organised around care settings, such as care homes it was difficult for disabled people who live in their own homes, or who use supported living services, to access PPE in the early days of the pandemic.The organisation says it hopes that the Commission’s final report will help produce a lasting shift in the government’s social care policies.
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