London Assembly Online COVID Resources in a Range of Languages

The London Mayors Office and the London Assembly have created a pretty comprehensive online resource of COVID and COVID-related information in a range of languages. Can search by subject and by language spoken

https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-services-your-language-0

 

Barnados Helpline for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Families

Barnados have introduced a new helpline for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children, young people and families affected by, or worried about, COVID. Professionals can also call for advice supporting a child or young person they are working with. Languages provided include Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, French or Hindi.

https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/

 

COVID Vaccination Leaflets and Videos in a Range of Languages

NHS England have produced a range of leaflets and videos, featuring medical professionals, about COVID vaccination in a range of languages including:

• Arabic
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Polish
• Punjabi
• Romanian
• Spanish
• Swahili
• Turkish
• Urdu
• Yoruba

You can find them here

https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-work/covid-19-vaccine-communication-materials/ 

 

COVID Info In a Range of Languages (Including Face Coverings)

A brilliant initiative by a group of volunteer doctors and medical students who have produced a range of leaflets in 35+ different languages. Free to download. Includes information on face coverings and masks:

https://covid19graphics.info/

 

COVID Test and Trace in Other Languages 

Cambridgeshire Council have kindly shared information and videos about test and trace in a range of languages here

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-trace#test-and-trace-information-in-other-languages-5-0

Public Health England have produced translated information about COVID testing. See this link  

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide#main-messages 

 

Emergency Contact Cards in Other Languages 

In order to prevent people losing contact with loved ones during COVID 19, British Red Cross have produced some tips for staying connected and an Emergency Contact Card where people can write the name of the person they would wish to be contacted should they become seriously ill. This may be next of kin, a family member or friend.  

The Emergency Contact Card is to be completed in English so that emergency services can easily contact the person’s designated person. The accompanying language guides explain this and tips for people not confident in speaking/writing English. 

The prevention messages and Emergency Contact Cards can be downloaded at redcross.org.uk/trace, or people can make their own with paper and pen at home.  There are 11 languages available, with a further 11 in progress. 

 

BBC Asian Network Videos 

Short videos explaining the facts about COVID and advice from doctors who speak a range of languages. Includes Urdu, Bangla, Tamil, Gujarati and many more 

https://twitter.com/bbcasiannetwork?s=03 

 

Links to translated versions of COVID advice into other languages is here (with thanks to Megan Down for providing): 

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/  

 

Twitter thread from a trainee Clinical Psychologist containing a range of COVID information sources translated into a variety of languages 

https://twitter.com/SyedaAkther2/status/1246097040016277504  

 

Camden COVID resources in other languages including BSL and easy-read

link is here 

www.camden.gov.uk/coronavirustranslations