Emergency
Coronavirus Appeal

Ultimately, we’re working to keep people alive and well. We need your help to do this. Please help us be there.

Disabled people are hardest hit

The coronavirus pandemic has changed life for everyone. Its effects are felt in every home by everyone without exception, but people with disabilities are among the hardest hit, often with higher risk of life-threatening complications. Livability is on the frontline, providing care, nursing, education and support for those who need it most during this crisis – but we can’t do it without your help.

Coronavirus presents a huge risk to the lives of the people we support, who have complex health needs due to a range of medical conditions, mental health needs and frailty. We’re working hard to ensure everyone we support stays healthy and well – both physically, mentally and spiritually – during these unprecedented times.

Ultimately, we’re working to keep people alive and well. We need your help to do this. Please help us be there.

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John, at Livability North East, has been adjusting to an unknown ‘new normal’
When lockdown began, John couldn’t do the things he loves any more, such as playing pool at Newcastle’s Metro centre. However, our team supported him to work out ways he could continue to enjoy life, keeping him safe and looking after his wellbeing.

John’s key worker has arranged some great activities for him
Helping John buy a pool table for his house to have a game of pool together. And arranging for the local pub to send John a letter to explain that it had to close... As John is less anxious about change if he has an official letter.

We're making sure he's very well supported and keeping busy
Helping John keep in contact with friends and family over the phone. Increasing cleaning around the home (such as handrails and the stairs, and washing hands more). And keeping John active with daily exercise to the local paper shop and quick stop for a sit down and a drink.

Because of our support John is coping
We've even got him watching the comedy DVD, Mrs Browns Boys... One of his favourites! For John, our support means he's coping well with the major disruption to his life, which would usually make him very anxious. He’s now counting down the days to get back to the pub!