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Moving On This week we bring you more news of the relaxation of restrictions and reopening of some services. Stirling Council hope to be able to resume or restore services or make alternative arrangements to open others in a safe way soon. To find out more visit the Council website.
Keep sending your stories on what you are up to. This week we focus on an individual volunteer. We hope you find the Bulletin useful and if there is anything you would like covered, please get in touch through your Local Co-ordination Team or by emailing us at [email protected]
Originally set up for Community Response Groups, this Bulletin is now available to the wider public to share important information.
Issue 10
Restriction Changes
Yesterday the Government announced further relaxing of some restrictions in Scotland. Here is a brief summary -
From Friday 19 June
those shielding can go outdoors for exercise, take part in non-contact outdoor activities and can meet one other household, in groups of no more than eight outdoors. Physical distancing and strict hygiene measures must still be followed.
an adult that lives alone or with children under 18, and the members of one other household can agree to form an 'extended household'. Everyone in the extended household will be able to spend time together inside each others’ homes and not need to stay at least 2 metres apart. This does not include a household of someone who is shielding.
a household can meet up to two other households (max of eight people) outside following social distancing and can use the household toilet, with increased hygiene. This does not include a household of someone who is shielding.
From Monday 22 June
face coverings will be mandatory on public transport though there are exemptions especially for those not able to for specific medical reasons and children under five. Face coverings are still advised in public enclosed spaces where social distancing is difficult.
dentists, places of worship and some businesses including street access retail can open with the appropriate safety measures.
public gardens and zoos can open but limited to local access only
outdoor sports courts, Playgrounds can reopen.
registration offices can open for priority tasks and marriages and civil partnerships will be allowed with minimal attendees outside
More detailed information on these and the further relaxation of restrictions are available on the Government website.
COVID-19 Guidance for Charities
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing many charities to change how they usually operate. OSCR, the Scottish Charities regulator has brought together information and guidance charities need to know during this time and highlights other organisations who may be able to offer support.
To find out more visit the OSCR website.
Useful Contacts
Ready Scotland Advice for community groups.
NHS Inform – Latest information and guidance about COVID-19 available in different formats and languages.
Scottish Government website for latest updates on guidance and restrictions -
Guidance on Covid 19 Symptoms
Guidance on Testing
Guidance self isolating
Petal Support
PETAL Support is a charity which has worked with people affected by homicide and suicide all over Scotland for over 25 years. During the coronavirus pandemic they have been awarded additional funding to extend the service to families bereaved by COVID19.
With experience of supporting victims of crime, and fully qualified counsellors across Scotland, they can help people aged over 12 years, process their grief and loss of a loved one.
PETAL Support provides its service provision and counselling support via telephone or online services with current restrictions stopping face-to-face support. Their Referral Working Stations are connected to a team of fully qualified CBT counsellors and accredited Trauma Therapy providing the following services:
Media Platform Accredited Counselling Service on a One-2-One Basis
Accredited Trauma Support Sessions via Media Platforms
Additional Telephone Support for bereaved family members and partners, to provide practical information and help ease social isolation
To access the service, please call the PETAL Support Service where personal information will be requested for counselling support.
Tel: 01698 324502 [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: PETAL Support is not an In-CRISIS service, if in need of emergency or urgent support call NHS24 on 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.
Registered Charity No: SC023398
Inspiring Scotland Mental Health Guide
Inspiring Scotland has put together this guide on developing positive mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown.
The guide is full of resource links including materials on remote working, keeping active, staying safe online, and keeping entertained.
To access the guide visit the Inspire Scotland website.
Data Protection
The Information Commission’s Office which is responsible for promoting standards on data protection in the UK has a Data Protection & Coronavirus Hub which aims to answer some of the important questions on data protection at this unprecedented time and gives case studies to help explain data issues.
New information is being uploaded but if you are unable to find an answer you can call them on 0303 123 1113.
Local Co-ordination Teams
Ward 1 - Trossachs & Teith
Lead Officer: Michelle Flynn
Ward 2 - Forth & Endrick
Lead Officer: Pam Campbell
Ward 3 - Dunblane & Bridge of
Allan Lead Officer: Jean Cowie
Ward 4 - Stirling North
Lead Officer: Andy Davis
Ward 5 - Stirling West
Lead Officer: Chris Burns
Ward 6 - Stirling East
Lead Officer: Wilma Comrie/Lynda
Perkins [email protected]
Ward 7 - Bannockburn
Lead Officer: Sharon McGrouther
Support Helpline
News From You
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happening in your community. Send
us your good news stories; good
practice examples to help others;
online resources you have found
which helped you; or anything you
think others might be interested in
or which might help them.
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or through your Local Co-ordination
Team.
Stirling North Volunteers
As well as the Community Response Groups in the area, the Stirling North Local Co-ordination team is working with a small team of individual local volunteers who came forward following the national call for people to volunteer to help their communities during the Covid19 emergency.
One such volunteer is Valeria, a student from Stirling University who felt she wanted to help the community and support the response in the area. Valeria is now helping out with tasks such as shopping for local residents many of whom are elderly and can’t get to the shops themselves as they are self-isolating.
As a foreign student, living abroad she has felt volunteering has helped her connect to the local community. But don’t take our word for it - have a look at the video Valeria made for Volunteers’ Week.
What’s Happening With You
Volunteering and Covid 19
Volunteer Scotland has a series of advice and support resources available to community organisations on volunteering during this crisis. They are also sharing volunteering stories through their weekly 20 minute programme Radio V, which deals with current issues and stories. This weeks includes
Breathing Easy: Transforming the lives of people with lung conditions in Clackmannanshire
Making Carers Visible: A shout out to the carers from poet Angie Strachan
Volunteering and Furlough
Furlough, part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, is a reality for many people at the moment. If placed on furlough a person can't work for their employer but can volunteer in the community.
More information on furlough is available on the Government website or the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations have published information on the Scheme and how it works.
Balfron waste and recycling centre reopens Balfron waste and recycling centre will re-open to the public on Wednesday, 24 June with the introduction of a new booking system.
Residents from Balfron and the surrounding areas will now be able to reserve a 10 minute slot through the Stirling Council website, or by calling 01786 404040, when the system goes live at 10am on Monday, 22 June.
Polmaise and Callander tips re-opened on June 1st with new queuing systems to comply with social distancing rules.
The smaller size and layout of Balfron recycling centre made this a more challenging task and the booking system has been created to ensure the site can now be accessed safely by drivers and staff.
Information on booking is available here under the tab ‘Balfron’.
Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and are limited to one per person, per week.