Covid-19 support links

Food

Here are some practical links for accessing food supplies:

• If you are finding it difficult to cook for yourself, you may be eligible for the Meals at home service
• Get emergency food supplies from Foodbank East Lothian

Health

Self-care is very important for our mental and physical health – here are some links to help you out:

• Find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help with the NHS Coronavirus Self Help Guide
• Find out how to manage Covid-related anxiety from Anxiety UK
• Get tips on managing loneliness
• See our list of self-care apps and self-help guides

Employment/finance

Uncertainty around work can cause a great deal of stress and worry. We hope that some of this information is helpful in explaining the current situation, your rights and what provisions the government is putting in place for everyone.

• Get Coronavirus advice from Citizens Advice Scotland
• Get skills support from Skills Development Scotland
• Get Coronavirus advice for employers and employees from Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
• Find business grants, funding and guidance on FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot
• East Lothian Council have published a guide on Financial Support During COViD-19 – Winter Edition (PDF)

Older people

These links are for people who are aged 70 years and older and their families;

• Get Coronavirus information from Age UK
• Get guidance on how to cope with Loneliness from Independent Age

Schooling

Having the children home during lockdown may be a challenge but these links have some great suggestions:

• Get advice from teachers on educating your children at home from The Guardian
• Guidance on supporting young people with worries about Covid-19 from Emerging Minds

Online safety tips

Many people are turning to online support and relying heavily on the internet for social communication, work and information. It’s important that we follow advice to keep ourselves safe and be savvy about our online use. Here are some pointers to start off with:

• UK Government Online Safety