Scroll down for lots of helpful links and sources of information;

Alzheimer’s Scotland have produced a booklet outlining what people can expect if they are admitted to hospital with the virus.
https://www.alzscot.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Coronavirus%20-%20Coming%20Into%20Hospital.pdf

The local women’s aid group have sent us the following information which may help people struggling with Domestic problems or abuse.

also for Domestic abuse;

• 24-hour National domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Men’s advice line: 0808 801 032
• Scotland – Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline (freephone 24/7): 0800 027 123

NHS information, How to access NHS services at home.
https://www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/

Information for pregnant people and their families.
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

Uk government guidance on health and well being
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing

UK government support for domestic abuse;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse

Alcoholics anonymous;
https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/

Highland council support for bereaved families;
https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12507/council_support_to_families_in_time_of_need

Scottish Government mental health advice and support;
https://clearyourhead.scot/

NHS addiction support;
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/

mental health support
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Scottish Mental Health Association;
https://www.samh.org.uk/

Eating disorders help and support;
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines

LGBTQ+ helplines and support;
https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline/

Age Scotland information and support;
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/

Alzheimers Scotland help and support;
https://www.alzscot.org/information-during-coronavirus

Childline UK;
https://www.childline.org.uk/

Skye and Lochalsh Young carers, supporting young carers in the area, includes Lochcarron;
https://www.skyeyoungcarers.co.uk/

E.Mail; covid19lcdc@gmail.com
Phone – 01520 722987
Mobile – 0749 838 7343

Financial Help and advice

latest round up of help available from Business gateway 18/05/2020
https://www.bgateway.com/resources/finance-and-grant-announcements?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=May%20National%20Newsletter&utm_content=May%20National%20Newsletter+CID_1cf1240a6836afeada7919485dc91ded&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Coronavirus%20Business%20Funding%20%20Grants%20-%20Daily%20Update

The £90 million Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund for viable but vulnerable SME’s who are vital to Scotland’s economy, will reopen for applications from mid-morning on Thursday 14 May.
https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice/sources-of-funding/pivotal-enterprise-resilience-fund?utm_campaign=corona&utm_source=se_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=the_90m_pivotal_enterprise_resilience

Highland Council has a range of information and help listed here; https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus

Business Gateway Scotland has lots of support and information including grants , loans and funding;
https://www.bgateway.com/coronavirus-business-support-across-scotland

News and information from Scottish Government;
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

Guidance and support from UK government, includes Employment support and universal credit.
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus?gclid=CjwKCAjw7-P1BRA2EiwAXoPWA9YELNpJn-tdHbp8m5UnUgnd8bMgf9E40_z9kiOwZdRAmbOOazCrPBoCnK4QAvD_BwE

sample letters for furloughing employees
https://www.makeuk.org/news-and-events/news/covid-19-furlough-letter-to-employee

About the Small Business Grant from Highland Council;
https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus/businessgrant

The newly self employed grant from Highland Council ;
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/248/grants_-_business/923/covid-19_newly_self-employed_hardship_fund

The self- catering business grant from Highland Council;
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/248/grants_-_business/920/covid-19_self-catering_business_grant

About rent and council tax reduction;
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/701/council_tax/412/housing_benefit_and_council_tax_reduction/9

There is lots of advice for scottish businesses here findbusinesssupport.gov.scot

The highland council has extended their small business support to include second properties. more information here www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12500/additional_support_for_business

The coronavirus job retention scheme ( furloughing employees ) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-employed-and-cannot-work

If your employer has no work for you to do (you’ve been put ‘on furlough’)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-employed-and-cannot-work

Guidance for people who were employed and have lost their job due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-you-were-employed-and-have-lost-your-job

Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-self-employed-and-getting-less-work-or-no-work

Guidance for people who were receiving benefits before the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-already-getting-benefits

UK government business help and support;
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support

Citizens Advice Scotland
https://www.cas.org.uk/

Details on which banks are doing what to help their customers;
https://moneyfacts.co.uk/news/banking/how-is-your-bank-helping-customers-impacted-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Highland Small communities housing trust information for tenants
https://www.hscht.co.uk/tenant-info.html

Highland council guidance for tenants
https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus/housing

Albyn housing general information & news for tenants
https://www.albynhousing.org.uk/

E.Mail; covid19lcdc@gmail.com
Phone – 01520 722987
Mobile – 0749 838 7343

Volunteers –  makers of PPE

The cost of materials needed in the making of PPE equipment (masks, scarves) will be reimbursed to volunteers. Materials can also be supplied.

 Travel Expenses and Hand Sanitiser for Volunteers.
If you are making deliveries to those self-isolating, the most vulnerable, or making journeys to support someone in need, we can reimburse your fuel expenses. Please keep a note of your mileage, dates and reason for travel. Application forms are now available.

Please get in touch;
E.Mail; covid19lcdc@gmail.com
Phone – 01520 722987
Mobile – 0749837343

Food and Wood Fuel Vouchers

Food vouchers are available to help with basic household requirements, anyone who  is shielding,  the more vulnerable of us, those who have lost their primary income, or are enduring any hardships due to Covid19,  is eligible to apply, the value of the vouchers is linked to the number of householders.

All applications will be treated in the strictest of  confidence.

We know it can be very difficult for people to ask for or accept help, many have always worked and never been in this position before, some worry that there may be others worse off than them. These are unprecedented times and will affect everyone in different ways. This community fund is here for you when you need it. Please get in touch about any concerns of needs you might have.

The vouchers and food boxes started being distributed to those adversely affected by the pandemic in the first week of May.  The Vouchers are valid for essential items ( not lottery cards, alcohol or cigarettes ) in The Lochcarron Food Center ( Spar ) where you can phone and collect orders, or get orders delivered to your house.

Please get in touch about food parcels and vouchers;
E.Mail; covid19lcdc@gmail.com
Phone – 01520 722987
Mobile – 0749 838 7343

Update 9th May 2020.
Food Vouchers and food boxes.
We are working our way around the community, delivering fruit baskets, food boxes and food vouchers (redeemable locally) to  those self isolating, the more vulnerable of us, volunteers, and those whose primary income has been reduced due to Covid 19, we aim to have the area fully covered by the middle of next week. Please bare in mind, without knowing the circumstances of each individual household we have only local knowledge to guide us and we may get in wrong. If you are in receipt of a food box delivery with items you do not require, please gift them to the Food Banks in Lochcarron Food Centre and Lochcarron Garage.

Please get in touch if you wish to make use of the service, don’t be shy, it’s there to be used. You can get in touch and request further assistance by either telephoning Kristine on  01520 722987, or by email on covid19lcdc@gmail.com.

Equipment for Home Schooling;

Please get in touch if you or anyone you know may be in need of assistance, we may be able to help. So far we have been able to supply equipment to 2 households who requested it.

contact us on 07498387343

  Compost for Growing your own Vegetables

We have a great opportunity to get involved in growing your own vegetables. Compost is available for delivery or collection. Two 25L bags per household.   A Seed and plant swap is being encouraged, get in touch with us if you have excess supplies, plant pots will also be very useful to exchange. We now have a plant exchange near the Rockvilla guest House . There is potential for this to continue as a longer term project.

A news item about the project in the Ross -Shire Journal 3rd May 2020

Update 9th May 2020;
Further supplies of peat free compost have arrived – We’re allocating 2 x 25kg bags per household – get in touch via covid19lcdc@gmail.com.
Lauren and Ryan at the Rockvilla have kindly offered to “host” a plant exchange in their car park and we hope to have this up and running in the next couple of weeks (weather permitting) . We will be in touch with details then, in the meantime look out any spare plants, seeds, or pots you may have.

Update 13th May 2020;
Thanks to Marek for doing this fantastic job on building a box for our plant exchange. We’re looking for someone Perspex and wood stain, then importantly, milder weather to protect the plants. Thanks to Ryan and Lauren for hosting this in the Rockvilla car park. Watch this space for update of when you can drop off seeds, pots and plants. 🌱🌷🌼☀️

UPdate 29/05/2020;
The plant exchange is now up and running ! please feel free to drop off spare plants and take any that you can use. IF you are passing and any plants need some TLC, please feel free to ventilate or water as appropriate, or contact us if more help is needed.

contacts;
E.Mail; covid19lcdc@gmail.com
Phone – 01520 722987
Mobile – 0749 838 7343

Covid19 Signposting Service
There will be is now a local  dedicated service for people wishing to access Covid19 related information. A chat line for those with practical or emotional issues.
0749 838 7343

We are setting up of a volunteer register.

Lots of Useful information and links on the following pages;

Financial Information, Advice and support; Financial Help and advice 

For Health, Mental Health  and Well being; Health, Mental Health & Well being support

Covid19 Virus,  Covid19 Virus, staying safe- information

A list of Local contacts & information ( includes shops and services)  . 

Home Schooling and Childcare  Information about Home schooling, education and college.

Our leaflet outlining this Covid19 response support project
community support leaflet

information about priorities for Covid 19 testing .  Down load PDF here Coronavirus+testing+priorisation+matrix+during+lockdown+phase+25+April+2020

More Files to download,
any relevant application forms
or resources to follow;
Links to help and support available Here

contact us on 0749 838 7343