Weekly Roundup 1st May
The Scottish Government and the NHS have mailed out a leaflet to all household with very useful information about the Coronavirus, what you can do to stay safe and the help, support and advice that is available for all of us. There is also a list of helpful contacts in it. If you misplaced yours or need a different format, like an audio version or easy read version, you can visit www.gov.scot/covid-stay-safe<www.gov.scot/covid-stay-safe?fbclid=IwAR0FRU9YqAQRKfOO6PuGNHtgv1_7np5byxMGWzDOl-dKm2I7bDKc6WMGoaY>
The Grampian Psychological Resilience Hub is available for anyone who may find themselves struggling emotionally and mentally because of the COVID-19 outbreak. You can self-refer on their website. covid19.nhsgrampian.org/<covid19.nhsgrampian.org/?fbclid=IwAR24VI0zXHxGAomWSZhYhFBDY_rDl1rgLJSj_k4WHqWLwt8Sy_CV6K5lE2c>…/f…/mental-health-covid-19/
If you are having issues with Seagulls nesting in your garden, on your car or on your house while we’re in lockdown Specialist Vermin Control is still working during the outbreak and is licensed to deal with seagulls and their nests. You can phone them for more information. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1920642804726960&id=333801393411117
The UK Government has announced a UK wide fast-track loan scheme of up to £50,000 for small businesses, which will be interest-free for the first 12 months and secured 100% by the UK Government. www.douglasross.org.uk/<l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.douglasross.org.uk%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2FUVg9SvlKMO11KJ-U11xdL_1Wo0ANIG3atqlsCpIsW82pYb8VF8lLC_k&h=AT2Xy-acXJJI44EZTsWoA4S_pyW4nb5AkIGOV7zQ2yZPE_b1vhIfRCCkSWB…>…/ross-welcomes-further-supp…
Police Scotland has a FAQ for Essential and Non-Essential travel. Please see their website for clarification on things like driving somewhere to walk your dog. www.scotland.police.uk/…/faqs-essential-and-non-ess…<www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/covid-19-policescotlandresponse/faqs-essential-and-non-essential-travel?fbclid=IwAR2HLGS7U5f0hLAmbN8iB4qNC19B9nfhCEqjkSaGXjMT_4FO6mG46YTinhg>
Royal Mail has announced from 2 May they will be temporarily suspending Saturday letter delivery. They will still be delivering parcels and special deliveries Mon-Sat. www.royalmail.com/d8/coronavirus-changes-service<www.royalmail.com/d8/coronavirus-changes-service?fbclid=IwAR3w6emtlFzpoC5IP2h0Lo7T3fjrIGwewGGr3Rgm8_LOOFup7ZFkglALJ7k>
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Poppyscotland & Legion Scotland will be broadcasting a live, virtual service of remembrance. This will be immediately followed by a virtual tribute featuring contributions from a host of performers. Please tune in to their Facebook Live broadcast and join in ensuring this important milestone is marked, despite the current lockdown restrictions. www.facebook.com/events/229848228105686/<www.facebook.com/events/229848228105686/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A3%2C%22source_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22newsfeed%5C%22…>
For general information on the Grampian Response, see their website www.gcah.org.uk/<l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gcah.org.uk%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2h2sjJ4-whGAqJz7ga-1bRXemHtv5WlD_qa_mh5UYtfRi0lfLXBNAtxK8&h=AT3cMLnBgQeB2dZn6LD-BRcoaaXquvxDSoo2dDieMKY1gaMOyAtadiu1Y5BVDNl4bv…>
Unpaid carers in Moray can get help to access appropriate PPE www.facebook.com/…/a.18943777508…/2627820174203447/…
For more information on testing hopeman.org.uk/?p=537<l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhopeman.org.uk%2F%3Fp%3D537%26fbclid%3DIwAR0AYC1LSqhf2GY_gSZGz9dS7vH4FQVjOdLdVzMSKvDnttrQ4Vm7GEK2C1I&h=AT3DANTuoBr6kmCIV6kIrj5Cm-L8Ho1gxAUnQyQ_6mC6JOJzQ0lBIOtr_g…>
For information on financial support getting online visit moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/…/news-cover-your-digital-…/<moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/2020/04/21/news-cover-your-digital-access-costs-support-for-those-facing-financial-barriers-to-being-online/?fbclid=IwAR0zHU62cAKjSJJGkcDecgVoK2WBHoW7es0-ylKD4GNRb3Qv7HnBKX…>