Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 01/02/2021
LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
HR
SERVICE UPDATES
FUNDING
TRAINING & LEARNING
RESEARCH & BLOGS
LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Scottish Government: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give an update tomorrow (Tuesday) on lockdown measures and consider "other steps" that can be taken to keep the virus under control.
NHS Lothian: NHS Lothian have created some short films giving Covid-19 advice in different languages. Please find the link below. They are still doing some work to the website however the films are clearly labelled with the language. Languages available are: Urdu; Cantonese; Arabic; Bengali; Mandarin; Polish; Kurdish; English and BSL. Here is a link to the channel: VIMEO LINK You can view all the videos via this link however to provide individual links click the little share symbol (paper aeroplane) of the particular video and you can copy each link individually to send to people, groups etc.
HR
Vaccination: Can I force employees to be vaccinated? The Government has made clear that they will not be forcing people to have the vaccine and Law at Work would recommend that most employers take a similar stance. VACCINATION
UK workers' rights post-Brexit: Leaving the EU has meant that the UK is no longer under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice, nor is it technically bound by EU Directives and Regulations, albeit these are largely implemented in our domestic legislation and are thereby retained. Update from the Law at Work blog: BREXIT
SERVICE UPDATES
Fa'side Community Pantry: Updated Opening time (10AM to 2pm)
Handicabs: FREE Vaccine Transport for people with mobility challenges. Handicabs are delighted to share that we will be offering FREE transport for people with mobility challenges to get their vaccine. You do not need to be registered with HcL already. Any person who has challenges with getting out and about due to age, disability, heath issues (short-term or long-term), additional support needs or geographic remoteness is eligible to use the service. Bookings are subject to availability so call the relevant office as soon as you have your appointment and we will do our very best to help get you to your appointment and home safely. Edinburgh / Midlothian / East Lothian - 0131 447 9949 HANDICABS
Social Enterprise Scotland has published a useful overview of support available for social enterprises in lockdown: SES LOCKDOWN
FUNDING
Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation - Small Grants Funding: Deadline for Applications – 1 March 2021 Do you have an idea for a project that will benefit NHS Lothian patients in either acute or community health services? Need funding to take it forward? Up to £5,000 could be available to you through our Small Grants programme if you apply before Monday, 1 March 2021
Find out more and apply by visiting https://www.elhf.co.uk/
The Promise Partnership Fund: Care-experienced young people will be at the heart of a £4 million fund to help improve the lives of those in or on the edges of care. The Promise Partnership Fund will help organisations to implement changes so they can better support children, young people and families who need it. Private, public and third sector organisations can apply and care-experienced young people will assist in the final funding decisions. CORRA
Children's Services Section 10 Funding 2021/22: There is a quick turnaround and applications need to be returned by 12:00 on Monday 22 February 2021 to the dedicated mailbox : Section10funding@eastlothian.gov.uk where any queries can also be sent. APPLICATION
Support and funding available to help charities adapt post-Covid: Charities and voluntary sector organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding and support through the Adapt & Thrive Programme, part of the £25 million Scottish Government-funded Community and Third Sector Recovery Programme. SCVO
TRAINING & LEARNING
Changework has a fun, free and interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop available online – perfect for people working from home. The workshops can empower you to: Save up to £437 a year by reducing food waste at home (source Energy Saving Trust); Play your part in reducing the environmental impact of food waste; Help tackle the climate emergency and contribute to a greener Scotland. LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE
Talk, Learn, Do: Children in Scotland's new programme, Talk, Learn, Do, which provides free training to practioners to help parents/carers speak to their children about money, is now open for bookings. Alongside the free training (3.5 hours online), we provide practitioners with a toolkit and free resources for parents. The online training will enable practitioners to deliver the Talk, Learn, Do workshop, full of engaging activities to enable parents to teach their children to develop positive money habits. This training course provides skills for those with no financial capability training and offers new approaches for those who have already worked in this field. TALK LEARN DO
Get Outdoors Learning Event: Getting outdoors is SO beneficial for people living with dementia and for unpaid carers. How can we encourage their participation in a range of outdoor activities? Join us online on Wednesday 3rd February for our Get Outdoors Learning Event, where we will look at the learning gathered from our brilliant funded projects. GET OUTDOORS
RESEARCH & BLOGS
Diabetes UK: 'With the Scottish elections on the horizon, and with the ongoing impacts of Covid-19, what’s most important for you right now in managing and living well. SURVEY
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is conducting research to help ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, among all those who need it and would like your help to complete this short survey. The deadline for completion of the survey is: Friday 19th February SURVEY
Dementia & COVID-19 National Action Plan: The 'Dementia and COVID-19 - National Action Plan to Continue to Support Recovery for People with Dementia and their Carers' was launched by the Scottish Government on 22nd December, and can be accessed here. DEMENTIA ACTION PLAN
