What public awareness information has been provided to support people with sight loss to safely maintain two metres social distancing.

Physical distancing measures are steps everyone should take to reduce social interaction between people. This will help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Guidance on physical distancing is available on the Scottish Government website physical (social) distancing guide and although this is not specific to those with sight loss, the Scottish Government has worked with NHS Inform to ensure that all Covid-19 guidance, as well as that on physical distancing, is available in accessible formats, including audio. Audio files can be found here
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https://www.nhsinform.scot/translations/formats/audio/coronavirus-covid-19
Additionally, vision impairment charities have produced some top tips on physical distancing, for those that are blind or visually impaired. Examples can be found here:
https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning/campaigning-news/rnib-sends-supermarkets-guidance
https://www.henshaws.org.uk/top-tips-for-social-distancing-if-you-are-blind-or-visually-impaired/
https://www.sightadvicefaq.org.uk/coronavirus-information/Getting-out-and-about/social-dist-CV
Where keeping a two metre distance is difficult or not possible, the message remains the same for us all, stay at home wherever possible, except for essential trips. For those who do not have someone in their household to accompany them and cannot safely make essential trips on their own and need urgent supplies, including; essential food and medication or local social work services or emotional support or to contact local volunteer group, a National Assistance Helpline has been set up to provide assistance. Further details can be found here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-help-for-vulnerable-people/ .’