Useful Contacts
Useful contacts for advice and information on the coronavirus pandemic for the citizens of Scotland
These contacts are useful if a carer has taken unwell or contact has been limited by the care provider.
Carers UK
How to prepare if you have to forego your care duties
Telephone:
0800 124 4222
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CarersUK
Website: https://www.carersuk.org/
Carers Link East Dunbartonshire
Information and advice
Telephone:
0800 975 2131
Email:
enquiry@carerslink.org.uk
Website:
www.carerslink.org.uk
Lanarkshire Carers Centre
Support for unpaid carers
Telephone:
01698 428 090 / 01236 755 550
Email:
info@lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk
Website:
PKAVS(operational in Perth and Kinross)
Emotional and practical support to unpaid carers of all ages
Telephone (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm):
01738 567 076
Telephone (Evenings & Weekends):
07759 058 207
Email:
carershubadmin@pkavs.org.uk
Website:
Dads Rock
Parenting webinars with daily activity ideas
Website:
www.dadsrock.org.uk
Telephone:
07807 498 709
Email:
Thomas@dadsrock.org.uk
These contacts are useful if eviction is imminent, disputes with landlords over self-isolation / access to property, loss of employment leading to unpaid rent and the threat of eviction.
Shelter Scotland
Advice on rights and the latest legislation
Telephone:
0808 800 4444
Website:
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk
Paisley Housing Association
Advice on housing options
Telephone:
0141 889 7105
Email:
admin@paisleyha.org.uk
Website:
Glasgow Housing Association
Telephone:0800 479 7979
Email: talk@gha.org.uk
Website: https://www.gha.org.uk/
These contacts are useful if you have existing medical conditions and vulnerabilities which require support (particularly where self-isolation has been recommended due to existing health conditions).
Age Scotland
Helpline for older citizens, their carers and/or family members
Telephone:
0800 12 44 222
Website:
www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/what-we-do/tackling-loneliness/age-scotland-helpline/
Alzheimer Scotland
Support for people living with dementia and their families
Telephone:
0808 808 3000
Website:
www.alzscot.org
British Heart Foundation
Heart and Circulatory Guidance
Telephone:
0300 330 3311
Website:
www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport
Cerebral Palsy Scotland (Formerly Bobath Scotland)
Help and advice for people with cerebral palsy
Telephone:
0141 352 5000
Email:
info@bobath.scot
Website:
https://cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk/
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Advice and support to those with chest & heart conditions
Telephone:
0808 801 0899
Website:
Disability Information Scotland
Help guiding people through disability information
Telephone:
0300 323 9961
Email:
info@disabilityscot.org.uk
Website:
http://www.disabilityscot.org.uk/
Disabled Living Foundation
Free online assessment for independent living and equipment solutions
Telephone:
0207 289 6111
Email:
marketing@dlf.org.uk
Website:
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action
Telephone service for vulnerable people
Telephone:
01382 305 705
Email:
volunteer@dvva.scot
Website:
HIV Scotland
Coronavirus advice for people living with HIV in Scotland
Telephone:
0131 558 3713
Website:
www.hiv.scot/news/coronavirus-covid-19-and-people-living-with-hiv-in-scotland
Lead Scotland
Information and advice to disabled students
Telephone:
0800 999 2568
Email:
info@lead.org.uk
Website:
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer and coronavirus advice
Telephone:
0808 808 00 00
Website:
www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/physical-help/cancer-and-coronavirus#
Parkinson’s Scotland
Support for citizens with Parkinson’s and their families/friends
Telephone:
0808 800 0303
Website:
www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/parkinsons-uk-scotland
Plushealth
Online peer to peer support for people living with HIV
Telephone:
020 8749 3464
Website:
www.plushealth.org.uk
Renfrewshire Access Panel
Advice on disability access
Telephone:
07747 036 028
Email:
renfrewshireaccesspanel@hotmail.com
Website:
www.renfrewshireaccesspanel.org.uk
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Listening support to people affected by someone else’s substance use
Telephone:
08080 10 10 11
Website:
www.sfad.org.uk
Email:
helpline@sfad.org.uk
Stroke Association
Information and support for people affected by stroke
Telephone:
0303 3033 100
Website:
www.stroke.org.uk/coronavirus
Viral Kindness Scotland
National helpline & online registration for citizens who need help, know someone who needs help or wish to volunteer. Partnership working with over 500 convenience stores across Scotland to help get food deliveries to citizens
Telephone:
0800 054 2282
Website:
www.viralkindness.scot
Visibility Scotland
Support to people living with sight loss
Telephone:
0141 332 4632
Email:
info@visibilityscotland.org.uk
Website:
www.visibilityscotland.org.uk
Waverley Care
Information, advice, emotional and practical support to people who need help with HIV, hepatitis C or sexual health across Scotland
Telephone:
0131 441 6989
Email:
Comms@waverleycare.org
Website:
www.waverleycare.org
Your Voice (Local to PA15)
Connect to a range of local services/welfare phone calls
Telephone:
01475 728 628
Email:
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
Website:
www.yourvoice.org.uk
These contacts are useful for vulnerable members of communities are unable to get out to the shops / family members are unable to help due to self-isolation, illness or financial hardship.
Aberdeen Grammar Rugby Club Volunteers
Deliver grocery / pharmaceutical goods
Telephone:
01224 636 002
Email:
g.thomson.t21@btinternet.com
Website:
www.aberdeenrugby.org.uk
Bingham and Magdalene Covid-19 Resilience Committee
Helping vulnerable and isolated residents of Bingham and Magdalene with food deliveries
Text, Call or WhatsApp:
07545 804 034
07900 367 023
Birth, Baby & Beyond SCIO
Free emergency baby packs and starter packs in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, and West Dunbartonshire
Telephone:
0141 339 7320
Email:
contactus@birthbabybeyond.org.uk
Website:
www.birthbabybeyond.org.uk
The Brunswick Community Centre
Telephone:
0141 557 0409
Email:
info@brunswickcentre.org
Website:
www.brunswickcentre.org
Colston Milton Parish Church
Description
Telephone:
0141 564 1138
Email:
crowe@churchofscotland.org.uk
Facebook :
www.facebook.com/Colston-Milton-Parish-Church-1496603607231907/
Cosgrove Care
Support for those self-isolating
Telephone:
0141 471 1806
Email:
care@cosgrovecare.org.uk
Website:
www.cosgrovecare.org.uk
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action
Food delivery / Transport to appointments by car
Telephone:
01382 305 705
Email:
volunteer@dvva.cot
Website:
www.volunteerdundee.org.uk
Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home
Pet Food Bank
Telephone:
0131 669 5331
Email:
info@edch.org.uk
Website:
www.edch.org.uk
Food Train
Grocery delivery and meal sharing for older citizens in Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Dundee, East Renfrewshire, Fife, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Stirling, and West Lothian
Telephone:
01387 270 800 (head office)
07545 925 513
Email:
national@thefoodtrain.co.uk
Website:
www.thefoodtrain.co.uk
Gorbals Youth Café (Local to G5 Postcode)
Free lunches for school-age children
Telephone:
0141 429 3223
Email:
gorbalsyouthcafe1996@outlook.com
Website:
www.facebook.com/waytogo.youthcafe
Jordanhill Watch
Food, provisions and medication delivery, plus social support
Website:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/535343903191446?view=permalink&id=2946107272115085&ref=bookmarks
North Edinburgh Arts
Food and information about local support
Email:
katieq@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/northedinarts/
Possobilities
Local support to the Glasgow area – Hot meal delivery and laundry service
Telephone:
0141 336 3562
Email:
info@possobilities.org.uk
Rokzkool Academy (Local to IV3 8HA)
Grocery delivery
Telephone:
07713 894 742
Email:
rokzkool4u@gmail.com
Website:
https://rokzkool4u.com/
Scran Academy (Edinburgh)
Delivering free meals to homes that need it
Telephone:
07496 850 591
Email:
johnloughton2000@yahoo.co.uk
Website:
www.scranacademy.com
West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network SCIO
Telephone contact for reassurance and information
Telephone:
01501 643888
Website:
www.wlfin.org.uk
These contacts are useful for members of the public who are currently out of work due to the coronavirus.
Community Renewal Next Step (Edinburgh)
Employment / job support information
Telephone:
0300 365 0025
Email:
admin@communityrenewal.org.uk
Website:
www.nextstepedinburgh.org/
Ofcom
Information & advice on how to stay connected
Website:
www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/stay-connected
Raploch Community Partnership (Local to FK8)
Digital, Employability and Emotional Support
Telephone:
01786 272 358
Email:
info@raplochcorner.org.uk
Website:
www.raplochcorner.org.uk
These contacts are useful if emotional support or advice on physical and mental wellbeing is required.
Befriending Networks Ltd
Information and resources to help befriending services
Email:
info@befriending.co.uk
Website:
https://www.befriending.co.uk/
Bright Light Relationship Counselling
Relationship and wellbeing counselling support
Telephone:
0131 556 1527
Email:
admin@bright-light.org.uk
Website:
www.bright-light.org.uk
CLiCK
Emotional and practical support for women who sell/exchange sex online
Email:
click@sacro.org.uk
Website:
www.click.scot
COPE Scotland (West Glasgow)
Mental & emotional wellbeing information and advice
Telephone:
0141 944 5490
Email:
hilda@cope-scotland.org
Website:
www.cope-scotland.org
Dalkeith & Woodburn Coronavirus Mutual Support Group (Midlothian)
Information and advice
Telephone:
07904 205 831
Email:
mark.mckenzie89@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/506952593331425/
Eat, Sleep, Ride (East Lothian and Scottish Borders)
Access to open spaces and animals / food drop and pick up point
Telephone:
07516 360 235
Email:
Dmc85@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
www.eatsleeprides.org
The Health and Wellness Hub (Local Support to ML1)
Online & practical support to help people keep well.
Telephone:
01698 262437
Email:
info@thehealthandwellnesshub.org.uk
Website:
www.thehealthandwellnesshub.org.uk
Menta-fit training (Highlands)
Emotional or social support
Telephone:
07394 824 382
Email:
menta-fit-training@outlook.com
MindtheMen (Glasgow)
Emotional or social support for men aged 18+
Telephone:
07534 512 339
Email:
mindthemen@gmail.com
Website:
www.mindthemen.co.uk
Oxnam Valley Information and Assistance
Emotional and psychological support
Telephone:
07775 883 122
01835 840 649
Email:
help@oxnam.org or info@oxnam.org
Website:
www.oxnam.org
Roar – Connections for Life
Support and advice / delivery of goods
Telephone:
0141 889 7481
Email:
info@roarforlife.org
Website:
www.roarforlife.org
Selkirk Response Team (Local to Selkirk)
Practical and emotional support
Telephone:
07926 664 391
Wellbeing Scotland
Helpline for all ages experiencing impact on their wellbeing
Telephone:
01324 630 100
Email:
info@wellbeingscotland.org
Website:
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