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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus in Scotland

Information support and guidance from the Scottish Government.
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Your Community Health Care Services

If you’re wondering how health services are different as a result of coronavirus or which service is right for you – we’re here to help.
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Care Planning Conversations

Dr Paul Baughan, a GP in Forth Valley and National Clinical Lead with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, has made this short video to explain the importance of care planning conversations for those most vulnerable to coronavirus infection.
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Contact Scotland BSL

Video Relay Service for all - this means calls can be made to any service provider (public, voluntary or private sector) including contacting the GP to making an appointment at the hairdresser or booking a MOT for your car ... and everything between!
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Access for BSL Users

The Relay UK service provides a centralised relay service for people who are deaf and without speech.
0800 73111 888
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Distress Brief Intervention

Distress Brief Interventions (DBIs) are an innovative way of supporting people in distress. The need to improve the response to people presenting in distress has been strongly advocated by people who have experience of distress and by front line service providers, resulting in the DBI pilot. DBI consists of two parts, with part 1 seeing trained front-line health, police, paramedic and primary care staff help ease any individual. They then ask the person if they would like further support.
01698 366988
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including physical distancing measures and advice for infected households.
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Friends against Scams

Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams. Scams cost the UK economy £5-£10 Billion a year 53% of people over 65 have been targeted by scams Only 5% of scams are reported Our statistics indicate that the average scam victim has lost over £3000.
0808 223 1133
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Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, they the NHS Home workout videos
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ICON

Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.
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NSPCC Helpline

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
0808 800 5000

SafeLives

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
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Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
0800 1111
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Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
0300 123 3393
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Young Minds

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.
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