Health and wellbeing

Test and Protect – NHS Scotland’s approach to controlling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community – will be rolled out across all health boards from today (Thursday, May 28).

RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture, has been awarded £50,000 from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.

A recent survey of NFU Mutual customers found that nearly three quarters of people are feeling more isolated since the UK went into lockdown.

Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) is to be opened out to everyone who is symptomatic over the age of five.

A national #KeepTalking campaign, fronted by Perthshire farmer and TV comedian Jim Smith, is set to be launched this week by RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.

Child Safety Webinar

The most important thing we can do during the COVID-19 pandemic is stay at home. However, this is the place where young children especially may be susceptible to being involved in an accident. Accidents can be prevented with a little planning and forethought. If you are a parent or carer of young children you can sign up to hear from RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) about the most common types of accidents and how they can be prevented.

This free webinar will take place on Wednesday 20th May at 2pm.

 New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families. 

Organisations from across Scotland have worked together to create a new platform to help health and social care workers and carers look after their physical and mental health.

Key mental health services to support families, young people and autistic people are to receive more than £1 million additional funding.

Health Secretary Ms Freeman made the announcement today (Sunday) following 40 days of lockdown when many people have felt an effect on their mental health. The allocation of funding comprises:

Earlier this week the First Minister of Scotland announced guidance on the wearing of face coverings or masks in public to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

New campaign urges people to contact a doctor.

A national media campaign is being launched to encourage people to seek medical help for urgent health issues which are not related to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Third sector organisations across Scotland are being encouraged to apply for emergency funding to help cope with the effects of COVID-19.

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