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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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

Public urged to keep eyes and ears open for children at risk during COVID-19

With the closure of schools and nurseries during the COVID-19 crisis, a national child protection group is urging everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk during this time.   Child Protection Committees Scotland, a national grouping of child protection professionals, supports all efforts by the Scottish Government, local authorities and the third sector to keep children safe from harm during the enforced break in normal routine.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.