Prescription Collection Community Groups

Serving the ML10 area.  They will collect/deliver prescriptions, mail, do shopping and offer mental health support.  They can also help people unable to afford to buy food in partnership with local Community Councils and the Evangelical Church.  There are 3 main ways to contact the service: through the online form (http://bit.ly/ResilienceSupportRequest),  printed forms that can be collected and left after filling in at Craig's, Computer Shop and Sainsbury's in Strathaven or by phoning 07599 487 216

The group provides shopping and prescription/medicine collection via a team of local volunteers to anyone living in isolation in Biggar who has no local support.

Those requiring support can contact 07376 318724 between 10am-3pm (7 days a week).

Anyone who is anxious or simply in need of a chat can also call the group's Listening Ear Helpline on 07422 356835 between 10am-3pm (7 days a week).

Facebook group that is facilitating ad hoc support for the Biggar community.

A volunteer 'Lifeline Service' has been established to provide support to vulnerable people in the Blackmount community (including Dolphinton, Elsrickle, Candybank, Walston, Weston, Libberton, Newbigging, Greenshields, Dunsyre,
Walton) who are self-isolating and in need of assistance. The group can provide support with picking up essential supplies, posting urgent mail, collecting prescriptions and a friendly phone call. Those in need should contact one of the below telephone numbers and advise their name, request and location so that a local volunteer can be assigned:

A Facebook support group offering support and information in the B

A Facebook group offering COVID19 support and information in the U

The CamGlen Covid Support Group consists of all local politicians and community organisations and in the area including Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust. The group is providing a range of support including help with shopping, a friendly telephone call, advice/information and food parcels for local individuals and families who are struggling. Those interested in volunteering should complete the online registration form on the group's website.

Coordinated by Healthy Valleys and in partnership with a range of organisations, Clydesdale Community COVID Response Team is providing support to vulnerable individuals, families and older people throughout Clydesdale. Support includes delivery of pre-prepared meals, providing 'Listening Ear' calls, counselling/ CBT via telephone and delivery of family well-being packs (activity packs/sanitary products etc.). Those in need should contact the relevant contact for their area as listed below.

Douglas/Glespin area
Amanda 07548 704 820

Localised shopping service

They offer a huge range of support from emergency food drops, going shopping, walk your dog or even just a friendly voice at the other side of the phone.if we can shed some light on these tough times please get in touch, there are hundreds of volenteers waiting to help and willing to filling all produres to keep you and them safe.