Justice Secretary announces £100,000 ‘victims fund' to help those in need. Victims of crime struggling financially amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be able to access assistance worth up to £3,000, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced.
The Communities Secretary on the government's response to COVID19 and shielding the most vulnerable. Good afternoon, I would like to update you on our response to COVID-19.
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.
Advice to owners of companion animals and livestock who may be required to self-isolate as part of government advice on coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice to owners of companion animals and livestock.
Guidelines for people working with honey bees. As beekeepers, please be aware of the following guidance when looking after your honey bees.
Advice on caring for animals during outbreak. Guidance for animal owners related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been published by the Scottish Government.
Additional £3.8 million to expand support. Extra funding to develop mental health services to cope with further demand as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been confirmed by the Scottish Government.
While the primary focus must, of course, be on saving lives, it is also incumbent on those of us responsible for supporting Scotland's economy to be doing all we can to help businesses, workers and communities through this time of extraordinary challenge. The UK and Scottish Governments have already outlined unprecedented financial and economic measures.
Economy Secretary announces help for companies. New guidance has been published for public sector organisations to support suppliers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Support for businesses during economic emergency. The retail, hospitality and leisure sectors along with aviation industries will be aided by rates relief to support them during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The COVID Support Force is currently supporting the public services to respond to the outbreak with the following activity.
Many Highland tourist businesses face the problem of cancelled bookings. Consumers are unable to travel due to the COVID-19 restrictions and many businesses are forced to temporarily close.
Caithness General Hospital in Wick have made a number of changes within the hospital to prepare to receive Covid 19 patients. The maternity unit (Henderson) has been moved to the ground floor with the unit being reserved now for the arrival of any patients with Covid 19.
Routine dental care services in high street practices in Scotland have been suspended. If you feel you have an URGENT dental need, in normal working hours, you should contact your practice, who will provide advice, reassurance or telephone assessment.
The Chancellor, this evening, announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Who is eligible Self-employed people do not need to get in touch with HMRC as the scheme isn't yet open for applications.
Rishi Sunak announces world-leading scheme to support the UK's self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak. direct cash grant of 80% of their profits, up to £2,500 per month latest announcement in an unprecedented package of government support to protect businesses and individuals Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a ground-breaking UK-wide scheme to help them during the coronavirus outbreak, the Chancellor announced today.
Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from week commencing 30 March 2020. This innovative and easy-to-use service will ensure over 4,000 school children will continue to receive support for school meals while schools are closed.
The UK government is working with Unilever to fund a global programme to urgently tackle the spread of coronavirus. The programme will reach up to a billion people worldwide, raising awareness and changing behaviour, to make sure people are washing their hands with soap regularly and disinfecting surfaces.
NHS Highland (Highland Council area) Adult Social Care supports approximately 6000 people in the community. This community will be largely the most vulnerable community population when it comes to Covid-19.
Institute For Fiscal Studies Carl Emmerson and Isabel Stockton - Observation. Isabel Stockton, a research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, said: "The response to the covid-19 pandemic has led to a sharp downturn in economic activity.
