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9/4/2020
Second CVG Covid-19 Funding Update April 2020
RURAL community groups helping locals counter the effects of isolation as the coronavirus lockdown continues are now being offered financial support from The Prince's Countryside Fund. The charity is inviting applications for emergency funding of up to £2500.8/4/2020
Funding Boost For Covid-19 Charities
The Scottish Secretary has welcomed a Covid-19 charity funding boost from the UK Government. Commenting on the funding package for charities announced today [8 April 2020] by the Chancellor, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:Volunteers up and down the country do a tremendous amount to support the most vulnerable in our society.7/4/2020
Covid-19 Funding Update For Community Groups April 2020
Funding has become available for community organisations that are setting up support for vulnerable people during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The National Emergencies Trust Fund is now open for applications.6/4/2020
Crimestoppers Scotland: Doorstep Crime During The Coronavirus Crisis - Speak Up, Stay Safe
Crimestoppers Scotland has today, 6th April 2020, launched a vital Doorstep Crime campaign aimed at empowering people to stay safe in their homes. Right now, everyone has a role to play in keeping themselves and others safe, that's why the charity are appealing to people to share the message on keeping safe at home, especially with those who are most at risk Doorstep criminals are cunning, creative, and often very convincing at targeting people, that's why our charity is encouraging people to: THINK, SECURE, QUESTION, CONSIDER AND CONTROL.
4/4/2020
Coronavirus: If we are in a war against COVID-19 then we need to know where the enemy is
From The Conversation Web Site David Hunter, Richard Doll Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, University of Oxford. The fight against COVID-19 has launched a thousand military metaphors in the British press.
4/4/2020
Highland Council To Provide School Meals Throughout Easter Brea
Highland Council will continue to provide school meals through e-vouchers to families throughout the school Easter break. This is to recognise the particular difficulties many families will be experiencing due to the Coronavirus emergency.3/4/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): shielding support and contacts
Details of shielding support in local areas to arrange for food and medicine deliveries, and other support services. Highest risk classification Some groups of people are considered to be at extremely high risk of severe illness with Coronavirus (COVID-19).3/4/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tailored advice for those who live with specific medical conditions
These conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, respiratory and rheumatic conditions; and rare diseases. Follow the links for the specific advice on the conditions HERE.3/4/2020
Neonatal Expenses Fund Terms and Conditions
Information on the Neonatal Expenses fund that provides help for families with babies in neonatal care. Introduction The Neonatal Expenses Fund (NEF) is designed to help parents of premature and sick newborn babies to offset the cost of traveling to and from hospital during the early days of their baby's life and the subsistence required to allow them to spend time with their baby/ies in order to bond as a family during these early days.3/4/2020
Farmers urged to wade into bird conservation
Farmers and land managers have an important role to play in reversing the declining numbers of wading birds in Scotland, according to a new report. The Working for Waders annual report has highlighted a steep decline in the number of wading birds, including lapwings, oystercatchers and curlews, over the past 25 years.
2/4/2020
Vitamin D: advice for all age groups - Scottish Government Revised Advice On Coronavirus
Revised guidance from Scottish Government to reflect the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the advice to stay at home. Vitamin D: advice for all age groups We are currently advising people to stay at home.1/4/2020
Shielding For The Extremely Vulnerable In Highland
What is 'shielding'? If you fall within one of the groups recommended to shield, you will have received a letter or text from the NHS. Shielding is a measure to protect extremely vulnerable people by minimising contact between those who are extremely vulnerable and others.31/3/2020
Caithness Food Bank Busier Than Ever Getting Support From Highland Highlife Staff Volunteers
Caithness food Bank has been busier than ever but managing to keep support going in both centres in Caithness. The team of volunteers are adhering go the Covid19 guidance and quite a few are staying at home due to their age and/or vulnerability.
30/3/2020
Free hospital TV for patients
Charges covered for three months. Patients in six hospitals across Scotland are to receive free bedside television for the next three months.30/3/2020
National volunteering plan for coronavirus
Campaign launched for those able to give support. A new ‘Scotland Cares' campaign has been launched to encourage people to volunteer during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.29/3/2020
A New Book Of Maritime Pics In Caithness
As a follow up to the 2020 Caithness Maritime Calendar, MaritimePics is pleased to announce a hardback A4 size book "MaritimePics Caithness". Containing full colour photographs of 76 vessels taken in Caithness, including Ferries, Cargo Ships, Support Ships, RNLB, Fishing Boats & local boats Annie Rose, Beeny, Cheryl Ann, Eun Na Mara, Karen Jane, Kestrel, Ma Rona, Sea Menace, Seagem II & Tenacity Available from April 2020 priced at £16.99.
28/3/2020
Highland Council helpline now up and running
The Highland Council has launched a free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during Covid19. The single line number - 0300 303 1362 - will connect callers to relevant Council specialist teams and will operate Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
27/3/2020
John O'Groats Trail Spring 2020 Newsletter
News vol 6 no 1: Spring Update 2019 was a big year for the JOGT. Numbers on the trail were way up, and a pilot ranger programme was a success.
27/3/2020
All Highland Council play parks closed
Signs are going up at Highland Council play parks to reinforce the message that they are all closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and will remain closed until further notice. The Highland-wide closures are for health and safety reasons and are in line with the latest national guidance to limit the spread of Coronavirus.27/3/2020
Caithness FM will be broadcasting 7pm to 10pm daily from Monday 30th March
Caithness FM has been off air for a few days but will be back starting Monday. Groups who are working to help our community please let us know what you are doing, what help you need or any other message you would like the public to hear.Search Our Site
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