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The Government's first phase COVID-19 vaccination priority groups ensure that the elderly, healthcare workers and the vulnerable are at the front of the queue. But what about those with a Hidden Disability?
People with hidden disabilities could experience significant challenges during the COVID-19 vaccination process. These challenges could range from anxiety, an inability to process and retain information, issues caused by visual and hearing impairments; through to not being able to stand for long periods of time or having limited access to toilet facilities.
On 11 January - as coronavirus cases continue to rise and England is in a third lockdown - the UK Government said it was getting tougher on face mask enforcement in supermarkets after infections and deaths across the country reached “crisis point.” On Tuesday 12 January, the big four supermarkets confirmed they would all be adopting a policy of refusing entry to non-mask wearers.
We are extremely shocked, saddened and disappointed with growing public perception that every one that is not wearing a face-covering is fraudulently claiming that they are medically exempt from wearing one.
It has been brought to our attention there have been comments made on social media about the misuse of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. A number of social media users have claimed people are fraudulently using our Sunflower lanyard as a way of demonstrating their exemption from wearing face masks and that we, as a company, support that.
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On World Mental health, we would like to share with you a poem called "I struggle" sent to us by Kim as part of our "Hidden Disabilities and me" poetry competition.
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About 450 million people live with poor mental health which is among the leading causes of illness and disability worldwide.
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Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around the wearer including staff, colleagues and health professionals that they need additional support, help or a little more time. Take a minute of your time to watch our video to find out more.
If you would like to share your experience of wearing the Sunflower or would just like to discuss what the Sunflower means to you, we would love to hear from you. Email us at Sunflower Stories. and we will get in touch!
We are delighted that Pearson becomes the first airport in Canada to offer the Sunflower Lanyard Program. Pearson is focused on becoming more inclusive for passengers of all ages and abilities in order to provide a world-
In this episode of The Sunflower Stories, we talk to Jessica Logan.
To share your Sunflower story please email: stories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
Off to campus..! With students preparing to head off to university, here is a list of those that acknowledge the Sunflower. If you are a university student with a hidden disability and want to share your experience, please get in touch with us: thesunflowerstories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
In this episode of The Sunflower Stories, we talk to Chris Harding. To share your Sunflower story please email: thesunflowerstories@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com
Paul White, CEO of The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower appears on BBC Look East evening news 18th August 2020 discussing being face mask exempt.