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Please give me space.<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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What is \u201cPlease Give Me Space\u201d?<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>

\u201cPlease Give Me Space\u201d Is a UK initiative based on the Hidden Disabilities lanyard scheme \u2013 \u2018Please give me space\u2019 indicates to everyone that the person wearing the sign needs help to maintain a social distance and stay safe.<\/p>\n

When you see the \u2018Please give me space\u2019 sign, please give space to the wearer and make it easy for them to maintain a social distance. Government guidelines currently recommend a safe distance of 2 metres where possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Where can I get Please Give Me Space lanyards?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

As with the Hidden Disabilities lanyard and badges you can get them at Health Connections by:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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emailing<\/h2><\/div>
hello@healthconnections.gg<\/span><\/a><\/div>

calling<\/h2><\/div>
01481 707470<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Who is it for?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Anyone can wear this sign to let people know that they are doing their best to social distance. At the height of the pandemic, the NHS identified 2.2 million people who were clinically vulnerable and instructed them to shield. It is important that people in this group maintain social distance. It may not be obvious to everyone who they are, by wearing \u2018Please give me space\u2019 they become visible.Some people find it a challenge to social distance due to a sight, cognitive or mobility impairment. By wearing \u2018Please give me space\u2019, the impetus is on everyone to give that person space.<\/p>\n

\u2018Please give me space\u2019 is not about being judged \u2013 it is about working together to ensure that we all give space to stay safe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>