This is information has been gathered by volunteers in my local community and will be updated with fresh links from time to time.
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others
Web Resources:
ScotGov website updated with current information and policy:
ScotGov advise to limit social contact:
https://www.gov.scot/news/people-advised-to-limit-social-contact/
NHS Coronavirus Overview:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Queercare resources for care in and in response to the Covid-19 Global Pandemic:
https://queercare.network/our-work/resources/covid-19/
Coronavirus – latest service updates City of Edinburgh Council:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/coronavirus-covid-19-scotland
How to wash your hands – NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/
Helping in your community:
https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/helping-in-your-community/
How Long Does the Coronavirus Last on Surfaces?:
https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces/
Waste and recycling service during coronavirus:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/bin-collections-recycling-centres?
NHS Self Isolation advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
Information for children, young people and families from Great Ormond Street:
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-information-children-young-people-and-families
An expert guide to social distancing – and what to do if friends and family aren’t onboard
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/16/how-to-social-distance-convince-friends-family?
Information from BBC about protecting mental health:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799
Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak:
Age concern advice for older people and their families:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/
Information for people affected by dementia:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-information-people-affected-dementia
Home care for patients with suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) infection presenting with mild symptoms, and management of their contacts
PDSA – Can pets catch Coronavirus:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/vet-qa-can-pets-catch-coronavirus
Self Employed and business and financial advice links:
Creative Creative Scotland Coronavirus Update:
https://www.creativescotland.com/what-we-do/latest-news/archive/2020/02/coronavirus-advice?
Coronavirus and claiming benefits:
https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
ScotGov – support for business:
https://www.gov.scot/news/gbp-320-million-package-of-support-for-businesses
Tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Financial Help & Rights: Sick pay, mortgages, rental help, energy top-ups, cancelled events & more
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/
Scotgov advice for organisers of mass events:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-to-organisers-on-mass-events/
Facebook Resources and Volunteer Groups
Volunteering Coordinating group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoronaVolunteeringEdinburgh/
Local Volunteer Groups Locator
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255918341278264/
Mental Health Support Coordinating Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521003585483134/
Disability and Access Coordinating Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EdEnable/
Entertainment and Welfare Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EntAndWelfare/
NHS Scotland Information page
https://www.facebook.com/NHSwebsite/
Evolving Services
Beach House Portobello Delivery Service:
http://www.thebeachhousecafe.co.uk/
Doorstep Market – Edinburgh’s FREE delivery and collection service for COVID-19
https://www.doorstepmarket.co.uk/
