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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.27/3/2020
Fearless.org urges young people to speak up about doorstep crime during COVID-19 crisis
Fearless - the youth service of independent charity Crimestoppers - is urging young people to learn the Fearless five tips to prevent doorstep crime and share them with those who may be more isolated and vulnerable at this time. 1 - THINK Are you expecting a caller? 2 - SECURE Use your spyhole/keychain or check from a window before answering.26/3/2020
Highland Third Sector Covid 19 Web Site
HTSI web site specifically to deal with Third Sector issues related to COVID-19 in Highland. https://www.covidhelp4highland.org/ You will see plenty of useful information all in one place.25/3/2020
Charities and Coronavirus: An update from the regulator In Scotland - OSCR
How to contact and send information to the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Like many other organisations, the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is operating with fewer resources due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All of our staff are working remotely and we no longer have staff immediately answering telephone calls.25/3/2020
Virtual Roundtable: Impact of COVID-19 on the charities sector Registration, Thu 26 Mar
For COVID-19 and charities - what do you need to know? An Online Session. - One hour 12.30 - 1.30pm The aim of this session is to provide an overview of the most pressing employment law and governance issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis, together with pragmatic dialogue on best practice.
24/3/2020
Third Sector Resilience Fund
The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) was announced on 18 March 2020 by Communities Minister Aileen Campbell as part of a £350m support package for the sector as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Third Sector Resilience Fund will support organisations across the third sector who are at risk of closure due to a sharp decrease in income or that are unable to deliver their services during this difficult period.23/3/2020
Highland Council New Helplines to be launched tomorrow
The Highland Council is preparing to launch dedicated Freephone helplines from tomorrow. One will focus on providing advice and support for people who want to know how they can volunteer and for anyone needing assistance and help.20/3/2020
Hearing and Sight Care - closing of centres in Thurso and Wick
In light of the recent advice from NHS Highland in relation to the Coronavirus we have decided to close both of our drop-in centres in Wick and Thurso. This is an attempt to reduce the spread of the virus and keep our service users and staff safe and well.20/3/2020
Ibuprofen use and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. There is currently no strong evidence that ibuprofen can make coronavirus (COVID-19) worse.
20/3/2020
CAB VOWS TO HELP PEOPLE THROUGH CORONAVIRUS
Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau has announced it will be available by telephone and email offering its services to local people to help them through the Coronavirus period. Isobel Mackay CAB Manager Caithness said today,"We understand that local people are concerned about the health impacts of this virus and will also need advice about other aspects of their lives, including their jobs, rent and social security payments. So we are determined to remain available and ready to offer people all the help we can.19/3/2020
Wick High School Ready To Learn Digitally During Corona Virus Emergency
As the ongoing COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we will post information for parents and pupils here. Please check daily for updates or subscribe to our website's news service by clicking on the ‘Follow Wick High School' option on the Wick High page.
19/3/2020
Scottish Government Advice for unpaid carers on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Anyone providing regular support to a vulnerable friend or relative will want to do what they can to protect their own health and the health of those they look after during the coronavirus outbreak. Like everyone, unpaid carers (including young carers) and people being cared for should familiarise themselves with the public health advice on how to protect themselves from infection.19/3/2020
Charities and Coronavirus: An update from the regulator in Scotland OSCR
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is currently open during our standard operating hours. This is in line with advice from the Scottish Government.
19/3/2020
Highlife Highland To Close All Archive Centres, Libraries, Leisure Centres, Museums And Swimming Pools
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND FOCUSING ON SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES. High Life Highland today confirmed that the Charity has reached the difficult decision to close all archive centres, libraries, leisure centres, museums and swimming pools across the Highlands in line with both Scottish Government and UK Government's advice to minimise social contact.
19/3/2020
Regulators urge safe giving to charities as communities respond to Coronavirus pandemic
The Charity Commission in England and Fundraising Regulator today urged people to ‘give safely' as people continue to respond with generosity in the current crisis. The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator today urged people to ‘give safely' as people continue to respond with generosity in the current crisis.18/3/2020
ERI, Thurso Cancels Events
As I am sure you will all understand we have decided to cancel the ERI External seminar that was scheduled for the 31st March. This was to be a talk by David Agombar about saving the Albatross through use of new technology for longline fishing, the Hookpod.18/3/2020
A group for Third Sector managers to share information and ideas in light of COVID-19
Highland Third Sector Interface have set up a new facebook page for Managers in the Sector in Highland, the link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821385825048384/about/ I appreciate that there might be a few different pages getting set up but perhaps if you want to join this one we can keep in touch both in Caithness and with what other similar organisations in the Highlands are doing. Alan Tait Caithness Voluntary Group.18/3/2020
Covid-19 Reality Strikes
This article appears today 18 March 2020 in the Scottish Review. Covid-19 Reality Strikes Anthony Seaton is Emeritus Professor of Environmental Medicine at Aberdeen University Andrew Seaton is Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Glasgow (@raseaton66 on Twitter).18/3/2020
High Life Highland COVID-19 Announcement About Events
Steve Walsh, Chief Executive of High Life Highland today confirmed that his teams were working hard to ensure that the Charity was closely following the recommendations made by the Scottish and UK Governments. Mr Walsh said, "Statements made by the Prime Minister and First Minister last night represented a decisive alteration in the guidance for social interaction.18/3/2020
Newsflash - All Schools To Close By End Of This Week
First Minister announces all Schools In Scotland To Close By End Of This Week..Search Our Site
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