hidden disability sunflower scheme

[Bopeep12]

Hope this may help. My husband has just had a bit of a run in at tesco. When he explained he had a few problems he was given these lanyards. They indicate to staff discreetly that the wearer needs extra help. Having looked at the web the scheme is extensive and recognised in NHS, airports and shops. In these days of face masks or not and having to be careful because of covid risks, and less than understanding shop workers the lanyards may prove beneficial. Just ask at customer services - the are free.

See disabilityhorizons.com

[allanah]

Y4s I like this one and there is an access card scheme for getting into gigs theatres and festivals, when we all can again

[Neonkittie17]

That’s excellent and so good to know about thank you 💗

[sallyc]

I think that those that have been shielding should have a coloured ribbon or lanyard to wear to make others aware that they are vulnerable and have been shielding and want to social distance from others as much as possible .

[allanah in reply to sallyc]

Or my face mask , face shield, t shirt saying STAY AWAY and my attack dog 😂😂😂😂

[bubblyalex in reply to allanah]

👍🏻😁

[99Michelle]

You can get them from Lloyds bank as well

[Wobblyone]

I've a feeling this is a scheme that is about to be widely abused by those anti-social individuals who don't wish to wear a face mask.

[Paula-C in reply to Wobblyone]

That's what I think too, they'll think they're clever and found away around not having to wear a mask.

[KittyJ in reply to Wobblyone]

I don’t agree, these lanyards are a sign you might need extra help to shop etc so I don’t think they will be abused as you say, they’ve been around quite a while already before C-19. People can just say they have asthma if they want to get out of having to wear a mask, the lanyards aren’t for that.

[Paula-C in reply to KittyJ]

I know these landyards have been around for a long time and haven't been abused but things are different now with covid and the compulsorily wearing of masks. For a lot of people who object or dont like wearing masks, it's an easy way out of not wearing a mask because they won't get challenged.

[Mmrr]

🌻🌻🌻

[Thingybob]

Great idea !

[Hidden]

Sainsbury have them too

[Hidden]

I bought one of them about a year ago but haven't used it yet. To tell you the truth I had forgotten about it. It is a shame I paid out for one, when I could have got one free.

[samjam]

Sainsburys and M&S also have the lanyards. Great idea.