The Scottish Government set out further information about the challenges Scotland faces and provides illustrative examples of the steps that might form part of the initial changes to the current lockdown restrictions Read the Document
Canine Campus Pet Food Bank is the first registered charity pet food bank in Scotland and has been running for 4 years!
They help to rehome and rehabilitate dogs and cats as well as provide pet food for those who are struggling.
COVID-19 has taken its toll on them and they have seen a drastic fall in donations due to stockbeing low in pet stores and closure of businesses where you can find their donation bins.
Now more than ever people are relying on the food bank due to changes in circumstances since going into lockdown.
The Scottish Government published guidance on Saturday 25 April regarding the expanded testing programme in Scotland and for testing of key workers – links to this guidance are below.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-access-to-testing/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-key-workers-in-Scotland/
The community of Larkhall have set up the Facebook group Larkhall Rainbows along with other partners to help support their community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the things that they have achieved in such a short space is time is truly incredible!
An initiative of Lanark voluntary organisations have created a 'Lanarkhelps' phoneline to provide practical community support during COVID-19. Groups involved include: Lanark Churches, The Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council, Lanark Community Development Trust, Clydesdale Community Initiatives and Healthy Valleys. Project governance overseen by Greyfriars Parish Church, Lanark, a registered Scottish charity number SC016504.
Carers UK, and in Scotland, Carers Scotland carried out an online survey between 3rd April and 14th April 2020. The report from this survey is called "Caring behind closed doors Forgotten families in the coronavirus outbreak" and can be found at: carersuk.org/closeddoors
A new telephone helpline is offering psychological support and advice to people across Lanarkshire during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Designed and operated by NHS Lanarkshire psychological services, the public distress Covid-19 helpline aims to assist members of the public who are experiencing anxiety, low mood or other mental health issues in relation to Covid-19. The service can be contacted on 01698 687567.
Many local people have come forward to offer their help and support during the current COVID-19 crisis and we are delighted that there has been such a positive community response during these difficult times.
VASLan are in regular contact with over 1.300 people offering their help and support and we want to ensure that local voluntary groups are aware of the rich and diverse mix of potential volunteers.
A new helpline is now available for individuals living in South Lanarkshire who are self-isolating/vulnerable and whose usual support network is no longer available.
The helpline will help people to access food and other essential supplies. The Community Engagement Team within the council have been working along with VASLAN to collate activity which is happening within communities, and to make contact with new groups and networks which are developing in response to the current situation.
Disclosure Scotland are making a temporary change to how applications are processed. They have been working closely with the Scottish Government and key stakeholders on our response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
In addition to their prioritisation of checks for those who have the most vital roles supporting the country during this time, as of Monday 30 March they will no longer be accepting paper applications.
On Monday (30 March) a new page will go live on their website with all the materials you need to continue to submit applications.