Nine new Thrive Edinburgh mental health services will be funded by the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board. All services are funded for the next five years, with the view to be extended a further three years – the first-time contracts of this duration have been awarded. The services will make a [...]
Rashpal, a Project Support Officer within the EHSCP Health Inequalities team, shares her personal experience of how the pandemic, and working from home, has affected her. “2020 started with big ambitions however, the world had different plans. In March 2020 the entire country went into Coronavirus lockdown [...]
The Scottish Government have set out indicative dates for amendments to current restrictions planned for the remainder of Phase 2 and early in Phase 3. Further information and a visual diagram is available on the Scottish Government website. Read more
On 18th June, the Scottish Government announced the country will move to phase 2 of the 4-stage route map. An accessible guide has been created to understand what this means for you, your family and friends. Read more
The Scottish Government has published advice for people with conditions including: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD, chronic kidney and liver disease, dermatological, neurological, (specific ophthalmic, respiratory and rheumatic conditions, chronic paint and rare diseases. Read more
The Scottish Government have announced changes to those in the shielding category. Changes from Friday 19 June From Friday 19 June, we are making further changes to our advice. People who have been asked to shield will be advised that they: can take part in other non-contact outdoor leisure activities [...]
A new expert group will work with the Scottish Government to provide a clearer picture of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on minority ethnic communities. Read more
The Scottish Government announced people who are shielding are being advised that though they should continue to do so until at least the end of July, they can if they choose, go outdoors to exercise from 18 June while maintaining strict physical distancing. Read more
The Scottish Government announce £300,000 from the £350 million communities funding to support people and communities affected by COVID-19, is being given to support young carers across Scotland. Read more
The Scottish Government has announced £1.6 million to help tackle food insecurity. Read more
