Key primary sources:
Scottish Government
Coronavirus in Scotland
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS Inform
Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Ready Scotland
Ready Scotland have prepared a useful list of where to go to find additional support for you or someone you know, which will be updated on a rolling basis.
https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/where-to-find-additional-support/
Health, welfare and social security
NHS Inform
Information for the public in Scotland regarding the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recommended steps people should take if they suspect they have the virus.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Scottish Government £350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing
Helping communities affected by COVID-19 (councils, charities, businesses and community groups)
https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-communities-affected-by-covid-19/
Age Scotland
Advice for older people and their families on how to avoid exposure to the virus.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/
Health Protection Scotland
Guidance for healthcare professionals in Scotland. Health Protection Scotland has issued a range of guidance documents on COVID-19. Including guidance on the management of patients presenting to primary care:
https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/
World Health Organization (WHO)
Rolling global update:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
Care Inspectorate
Registration and regulation of all care services (including childcare services)
https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/coronavirus-professionals
SSSC – Scottish Social Services Council
Regulator and register of social care staff
British Dental Association
Live updates: Coronavirus and dentistry
https://bda.org/advice/Coronavirus/Pages/latest-updates.aspx
Business and employment
Find business support in Scotland
There is a specific Coronavirus (COVID-19) business continuity page available at: https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice/ – this should be the first place businesses should look for assistance and is part of a joint response by Scotland’s Enterprise and Skills system (Agencies, Local Authorities, Scottish Government and business/industry organisations).
Scottish Government Helpline
Helpline to handle urgent issues and more detailed questions that can’t be answered on the FBS site:
https://www.gov.scot/news/covid-19-helpline-for-scottish-businesses/
Business Gateway
Help for business owners and their to employees find information on how to deal with concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace:
https://www.bgateway.com/news/guidance-for-business-owners-in-scotland-on-coronavirus-covid-19
Scottish Government workplace advice in non-healthcare settings
Workplace advice in non-healthcare settings, including tips that apply to people working in hotels and hospitality, leisure facilities, entertainment venues and premises used by community groups.
https://news.gov.scot/news/workplace-advice-contained-in-new-coronavirus-guidance
UK Government Guidance for Employees
UK Government Guidance for Employers (and businesses)
House of Commons blog on employment rights:
Citizens Advice Scotland has advice for self-employed people: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
Housing
The Scottish Housing Regulator regulates to protect the interests of people who receive the services of social landlords as well as protect the interests of tenants, people who are homeless, and others who use social landlords’ services. It has made changes to its regulatory approach in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Money Advice Service
Information on how mortgage payment holidays work and the circumstances in which you might be granted one: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/mortgage-payment-holidays
Education
Scottish Government
Coronavirus (COVID19) and impact on education
https://www.gov.scot/publications/statement-covid19-managing-impacts-scottish-education/
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and impact on August 2020 certification:
Courts and Tribunals
Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service
Advice on business changes:
Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service
Information for those due to attend court:
Scottish Prison Service
Advice for Prison visitors:
http://www.sps.gov.uk/Corporate/News/News-6838.aspx
Environment, food (retail) and fisheries
Energy Saving Trust
Advice for home heating and energy use by people staying home to work or to avoid picking up the coronavirus:
Fisheries
Seafish are providing Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for the seafood industry:
https://www.seafish.org/article/coronavirus-updates-for-the-seafood-industry
Farmers Guardian
Farmers Guardian are covering Coronavirus (COVID-19 impacts on UK agriculture:
British Retail Consortium
The BRC have produced a ‘Coronovirus Hub’ to provide operational guidance on issues like HR, competition law and cash flow:
http://brc.org.uk/coronavirus/
Transport and travel
Transport Scotland
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on transport:
https://www.transport.gov.scot/our-approach/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas during Coronavirus (COVID-19):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
National Travel Health Network and Centre
General advice on preparing for foreign travel and how everyone can reduce the spread of respiratory viruses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/499/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-general-advice-for-travellers
NHS Fit for Travel
Information on how to stay safe and healthy abroad:
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Traveline Scotland
Information on public transport in Scotland https://www.travelinescotland.com/coronavirus
