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There are simple, effective things we can all do to reduce our risk of catching coronavirus or transmitting the virus to other people.
Want to know how you can help older people in your family or neighbouring area? Here are five tips for making their lives easier during this difficult time.
Being asked to stay home can be a worrying experience. We have some advice on how to stay safe while you stay at home and some useful numbers you can call for assistance.
Your wellbeing is very important right now, especially under these worrying times. We have curated a list of great resources that can help inspire you to keep well and active while you stay at home.
We have created an information guide with all of the general guidance in one place – it looks at the symptoms of coronavirus, how you can reduce the risk of catching the virus and spreading it to others, and how you can continue to look after yourself and others.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a virus that affects your lungs and airways. It’s very infectious, which means it can spread easily. It passes from person to person in much the same way as a cold or flu – for example, when people cough or sneeze near others, or into their hands before touching surfaces others come into contact with.
For a lot of people the symptoms are mild, but for others they can be more serious and may even lead to hospital treatment. The most common symptoms include:
• a new, continuous cough
• a high temperature (if you don’t have a thermometer, feel your chest or back to see if they are hot to the touch).
We have put together information about our Helpline's most commonly asked questions. Find out how the current changes caused by the pandemic are affecting your rights, and where you can get further information and support.
During these unprecedented times it can be hard to know where to find the right information and advice. We have put together a list of useful phone numbers and websites.
There are a range of measures people must adopt, depending on your circumstances, which are aimed at reducing close contact with others to minimise the risk of coronavirus spreading. There are some important differences which we have outlined for you.
We've put together some information about when and where you can get the essentials you need – and whether you should be going out to do it at all.
If you, or someone you live with, feel unwell you can find out the latest advice from NHS Inform or by calling 111.
You can call our freephone helpline for information, friendship, and advice. Our friendly advisers are available to help from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm on 0800 12 44 222
Read the latest advice on the Scottish Government's website about what measures we all need to take to tackle Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19)