COVID-19 - Help and Advice
Our offices are now open and we kindly recommend you to follow our Covid-19 control measures
- Stay at home if you’re unwell with symptoms or have a fever
- On arrival please use our hand sanitisers
- We strongly recommend you use face coverings unless you are exempt*
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As we move from one phase to the next reducing the restrictions imposed by the pandemic it can be confusing knowing what the current regulations allow us to do. Check the latest position at the Scottish government website; https://www.gov.scot//coronavirus-covid-19/
Gypsy/Travellers Scotland: Coronavirus Information
In a joint initiative, The Scottish Government together with their partners in COSLA, Article 12 in Scotland, MECOPP, Progress in Dialogue and STEP have developed a Facebook page to provide up-to-date information on the Coronavirus to the Gypsy/Traveller Community in Scotland. Click the following link to their page: https://www.facebook.com/GypsyTravellers-ScotlandCoronavirus-information-100442048272006/
MECOPP Advice for Help with Energy Costs for Gypsy Travellers
Self Isolation Support Grant Info
Welfare Rights
If you would like a benefit check or if you are worried about a change in circumstances due to loss of earnings please contact 0800 028 2755 or email welfarerights@acha.co.uk to arrange a call from one of our Welfare Rights Officers. We can assist with income maximisation and tenancy sustainment issues. It is important you keep in touch with ACHA if you are experiencing problems paying your rent.
You can find useful information/advice by clicking on the following link:
Welfare Rights Service - Benefit Information
Domestic Abuse Advice
Don't suffer in silence for help follow the link below
https://essays.edubirdie.com/blog/coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors
Coronavirus Caring for People Helpline Service
The Caring for People helpline is available for individuals living in Argyll and Bute who are self-isolating/vulnerable and whose usual support network is no longer available. By contacting the helpline, the Caring for People team can provide the right assistance, working with organisations and volunteers in our communities. If you need help for yourself, or someone you know please call 01546 605 524 or visit https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/help-for-communities#group
There is also a helpline information leaflet.
NHS Information and Symptoms Checker
https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Looking after your Health and Wellbeing
Now more than ever, it is essential to keep active. Advice on a healthy body & mind including financial help can be found here
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service
Help if you are struggling with alcohol or substance addiction, click here
Scottish Government - Coronavirus in Scotland
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Hand Washing Advice from BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-51637561/coronavirus-watch-how-germs-spread
NHS 24 Active Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Channels for Coronavirus in Scotland
https://twitter.com/NHS24
https://www.facebook.com/NHS24
https://www.instagram.com/nhs24.scot/
