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Neighbourhood Watch Scotland have received reports that a fake NHS text message is circulating, telling people that they are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. When you click on the link, you are taken to a convincing fake NHS website that asks for personal details including bank account information. Any text message containing a…Continue readingBeware of Vaccine Scam
Help for those who are self-isolating for any reason is available on East Lothian Council website and includes: Self-isolation support grants Other financial support for individuals and businesses Access to emergency community food provision Warm clothing grants Crisis grants Winter fuel grants Mental health support Befriending via the Royal Voluntary Service Digital support NHS…Continue readingEast Lothian Council Update:- Help Available During New Restrictions
NHS Scotland have launched a new test and protect mobile phone app, “designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns”. The app will alert you if you have been in close contact with another app user who tests positive for coronavirus and can help in determining contacts…Continue readingProtect Scotland App – Beware Contact Tracer Scams
The government have updated the now familiar stay home guidance for the phase two period, urging people to “stay safe, protect others, save lives.” Scots have been urged to remain vigilant and continue following key public health advice to ensure the coronavirus stays suppressed. Continue readingStay Safe, Protect Others, Save Lives
If you want to be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) you should use the NHS Self Help Guide: Access to Testing for Coronavirus. To be tested, you or your household member should: be displaying symptoms (new, continuous cough, fever or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste) be aged 5 or over Continue readingSelf Help Guide: Access to Testing for Coronavirus
First Minister Statement On 23 April 2020, I set out the framework we will use for decision making as we continue to supress COVID-19 and minimise its harms, while also seeking to ease the lockdown. There are no simple solutions to the challenges that lie ahead, and no quick-fixes that will allow us to lift…Continue reading“Test, Trace, Isolate, Support”