Resources about my rights and the law

BIHR Reports on the Impact of the Government’s response to the Covid-19 for the human rights of people with care and support needs. Includes easy read versions.

 Resources and guidance specifically for families, including FAQs about the Coronavirus law and emergency powers, from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation.

Online resource called My Own Front Door, particularly useful for families, which includes information and ‘livestreams’ on the Care Act Easements and Emergency Powers. From #RightfulLives

Briefings on coronavirus, the law and Human Rights from the British Institute of Human Rights.

Information about the extra help the government has put in place around paying bills, sick pay and benefit entitlements from Citizens Advice.

Resources for advocacy organisations and those who support self-advocates from Voiceability.

Our resources on Disabled people’s rights, DNAR  and Covid-19