Covid-19 - Local and national information
04 March 2021
Schools update - all primary back full-time from 15 March, secondary part-time from then and full-time after Easter.
On 2 March First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement to Parliament announcing an update on school re-opening and the resumption of some competitive football.
The First Minister's 2 March statement
A separate statement was made the previous weekend about new rules for visiting in care homes.
20 February statement on care home visiting
Local protection levels by area (with postcode checker)
Scottish Government general Covid-19 advice
Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant
The Scottish Government has announced a new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant for individuals who are in receipt of low-income benefits and who will lose income as a result of being required to self-isolate to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
If you have been asked by NHS Test and Protect Service to self-isolate on or after 28 September 2020, either because you have tested positive for Covid-19 or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, you may be entitled to a £500 Self-Isolation Support Grant.
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On 2 March First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made a statement to Parliament announcing an update on school re-opening and the resumption of some competitive football.
The First Minister's 2 March statement
A separate statement was made the previous weekend about new rules for visiting in care homes.
20 February statement on care home visiting
Local protection levels by area (with postcode checker)
Scottish Government general Covid-19 advice
Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant
The Scottish Government has announced a new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant for individuals who are in receipt of low-income benefits and who will lose income as a result of being required to self-isolate to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
If you have been asked by NHS Test and Protect Service to self-isolate on or after 28 September 2020, either because you have tested positive for Covid-19 or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, you may be entitled to a £500 Self-Isolation Support Grant.
See more
5 March Highland Community Resilience Group briefing no 9 has information about Council Tax reduction; Food support for Highland households; Covid-19 testing kits at Highland fire stations, and lots of useful contacts and links. There is also a separate file of the infographics slides.
4 March NHS Highland Covid-19 update
4 March NHS Highland Covid-19 update
Transition Black Isle Our Local Larder
All Community Markets, Grow North workshops and face to face meetings are cancelled until further notice. Where possible, meetings and discussions will be held online.
4 February Cafes and restaurants takeaway/delivery update. Try a takeaway from one of our many local cafes, restaurants and catering services offering a collection or home delivery service.
https://blackislelarder.org/news
Information and advice from The Black Isle Partnership, which is co-ordinating support and Scottish Government funding to local communities during the Covid-19 crisis, is available at http://www.black-isle.info/coronavirus.asp
All Community Markets, Grow North workshops and face to face meetings are cancelled until further notice. Where possible, meetings and discussions will be held online.
4 February Cafes and restaurants takeaway/delivery update. Try a takeaway from one of our many local cafes, restaurants and catering services offering a collection or home delivery service.
https://blackislelarder.org/news
Information and advice from The Black Isle Partnership, which is co-ordinating support and Scottish Government funding to local communities during the Covid-19 crisis, is available at http://www.black-isle.info/coronavirus.asp
Highland Council COVID-19 Free Helpline 0300 303 1362.
Latest coronavirus developments and changes to key services.
Website www.highland.gov.uk/corona virus
Helpline details
Latest coronavirus developments and changes to key services.
Website www.highland.gov.uk/corona virus
Helpline details
Highland Council contact numbers for all council services.
August Community Councils information
As many Black Isle community councils are playing an important part in the response to Covid-19 we have updated our information to include email contacts, office holders and website addresses for all Black Isle and two neighbouring community councils.
General information Contacts and office holders
23 April Ferintosh CC's new website has useful information
http://www.ferintoshcc.co.uk/coronavirusandcovid-19.asp
2 April MOO Food Website
https://moofood.org/lockdown-links/
SUPPORT GROUPS - If you live local to Muir of Ord and need some support or help, whether to get food, medicines or you just need a friendly person to chat to, give Hannah at The Hub a ring 01463 870588 (Monday – Friday 10-4pm) or Lyn at MOO Food 07419 129851 (Weekends 10am-4pm).
As many Black Isle community councils are playing an important part in the response to Covid-19 we have updated our information to include email contacts, office holders and website addresses for all Black Isle and two neighbouring community councils.
General information Contacts and office holders
23 April Ferintosh CC's new website has useful information
http://www.ferintoshcc.co.uk/coronavirusandcovid-19.asp
2 April MOO Food Website
https://moofood.org/lockdown-links/
SUPPORT GROUPS - If you live local to Muir of Ord and need some support or help, whether to get food, medicines or you just need a friendly person to chat to, give Hannah at The Hub a ring 01463 870588 (Monday – Friday 10-4pm) or Lyn at MOO Food 07419 129851 (Weekends 10am-4pm).
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