Coronavirus Information | Voluntary Action Shetland

Coronavirus Information:

Voluntary Action Shetland are working closely with our partners in the Third and Public Sectors and the community to assist the wide range of developing support in response to COVID-19. This section of our website is intended to provide information which will assist individuals, agencies and community groups to support people experiencing the impacts of the outbreak.

Search Register of Community Activity:

To access a list of Community Activity which has registered with the site please click on the link below:

https://c1acd784.caspio.com/dp/9f978000f98095976f5e4abd81bd

Tell us about your Community Activity:

VAS are maintaining a registration of activities that third sector organisation and voluntary groups are undertaking in response to the outbreak. If you would like to add your activity to this register then please use the link below:

https://c1acd784.caspio.com/dp/9f978000beba2d83edca40e5adfb

Please refer to this document for all organisations contact details during the time that Market House is closed: Contact Details - Resident Organisations

New Information:

Advice for community organisations planning their return to the workplace: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/about-us/news-blog/news/advice-for-community-organisations-planning-their-return-to-volunteering/?fbclid=IwAR3aCrncXSkD-QaOFASFy1_LOpZhvta6BWCpjDI89C20Ncg3T3bVcnx9pKQ

Comic Relief Change Makers Fund: https://www.comicrelief.com/funding/funding-opportunities/change-makers/

2020 SURF Awards for for best practice in community regeneration: https://www.surf.scot/surf-awards/

Support for Young People during Coronavirus: COVID Support for Young People

University of Glasgow has published some self help books for people with mild to moderate learning/intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. They can be found here: https://www.scld.org.uk/covid-19-guided-self-help-booklet-series/

General Advice:

NHS Inform: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

UK Government Guidance - Stay at home: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others

Data Protection and coronavirus: http://newsletter.ico.org.uk/q/121hLeiUozYxeq0ILbpt/wv

Digital help from home during lockdown: http://www.shetland.gov.uk/news-advice/Digital-help-from-home-during-lockdown-17042020.asp

Scottish Government advice on expanded testing programme in Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-access-to-testing/

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-key-workers-in-Scotland/

VAS and Lerwick Community Council have been successful in obtaining some funding to support the people of Lerwick due to the coronavirus outbreak. If you are involved in the delivery of a service that could benefit from additional resources please get in touch by either emailing vas@shetland.org or phoning VAS on 01595 743902 or Lerwick Community Council on 07770 672902.

Scottish Child Law Centre Flyer: SCLC Youth Hour

Safer Shetland Tech Abuse and Tech Safety Resources: https://www.refuge.org.uk/our-work/forms-of-violence-and-abuse/tech-abuse-2/resources/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=TechAbuse

Third Sector Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/tsicovid

Scambusters Lockdown Bulletin: Lockdown bulletin

Information for Individuals:

SIC Advice: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/coronavirus.asp

Ways to volunteer and advice for volunteers: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/covid-19/

DWP advice on attending job centre appointments: https://twitter.com/dwppressoffice/status/1240652002297810946

Top 10 tips for remote working: https://scvo.org.uk/p/35969/2020/03/16/my-top-ten-remote-working-tips

Mental Health Foundation has provided guidance for those self isolating: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Wash your hands of coronavirus scams: https://www.engagerenfrewshire.com/files/7115/8514/9436/Coronavirus_Scam_Postcard.pdf

Find ways to help your community: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/volunteering/

Self-employment Income Support Scheme: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-income-support-scheme/?fbclid=IwAR091K4gnlX1KXm7vgE6u6_pP3PrKLm6nnVlaWdJLFY3VYmm79aEKaGO0ug

Guidance on safely volunteering: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/about-us/news-blog/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-volunteers/

FAQ's about Volunteering during COVID-19: FAQ's about Volunteering

Home Energy Scotland Information Flyer: HES Overview for TSI's

Volunteer led support during Covid-19: Shetland Stands Together

Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund: SIC Application Form

VAS have secured some funding to provide emergency electric top up tokens for those in difficulties due to the pandemic. We are working in partnership with RVS to distribute the vouchers. In order to obtain a top up please complete the attached referral form: Electricity Voucher Referral Form

Parent Club website, ideal for parents, expectant parents and carers: www.parentclub.scot

Information for Organisations:

Guidance for supporting volunteers from Volunteer Scotland: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/about-us/news-blog/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-volunteers/

Guidance for employers and staff regarding working from home and potential phishing scams: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-working

Business support launched by the government: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-business-support-to-launch-from-today

Government advice for employers, employees and businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19

Third Sector Hub Information: https://go.scvo.org.uk/webmail/566562/760085867/480bcefe988f6e0f3b1441d1559c2bb6544a950fc3b51b0adbf8935729add50c

If you work or volunteer for an organisation in need of support: https://coronavirus.scvo.org/

Covid-19 Scottish Business Support Summary: https://www.bgateway.com/assets/documents/Covid-19-Business-Support-Summary-as-at-25-03-20.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0HKy7sdgyt0tDFC3bRFB9tgiRX0akdzCeFxZqXemiMfpyuHRXiJkeWrRQ

OSCR guidance for charities: https://www.oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/covid-19-guidance-for-charities/

Companies House Filing Accounts extension information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-guidance-for-companies-house-customers-employees-and-suppliers

Guidance for safely involving volunteers: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/about-us/news-blog/news/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-voluntary-orgs/

If you are an organisation providing essential services and are requiring volunteers at this time to help with local efforts during the coronavirus pandemic please get in touch with us at VASVolunteering@shetland.org and we can help you recruit.