We have compiled a list of local, national and a range of accessible materials and information in regards to the coronavirus or COVID-19. This covers nation-wide updates, local updates in regards to support, number of cases etc. There are also easy-read, translated materials and the UK Government updates translated into BSL at the bottom of this page.
We have created a simple form for people to share with us their concerns. Alternatively, you can email us info@centreforequalities.org.uk or text us 07800005834. Stay safe and stay connected.
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National Information and Advice:
- Coronavirus: UK Government Response
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response - FAQs Regarding latest restrictions:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do - Home Office: Travel Advice
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus - UK Government: No. of Cases and Updates
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public - UK Government – Support and Advice for Businesses
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses - UK Government – Guidance for Employees https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees
Scottish Government Information and Advice:
- Scottish Government Coronavirus Updates (includes daily No. of Cases)
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ - Phase 3 of Lockdown Guidance and advice
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/ - Information on Localised Restrictions in place
https://www.gov.scot/news/localised-restrictions-to-continue/ - Coronavirus (COVID-19): school closure guidance for key workers
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus—school-and-elc-closures-guidance-on-critical-childcare-provision-for-key-workers/ - Scottish Parliament – how are young people (8-14) coping in the pandemic? https://www.surveygizmo.eu/s3/90266870/How-are-you-doing-September-2020
- Police Scotland – Reassurance Poster – https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Reassurance-poster-060420-final-version.docx
- Social Distancing and Mask Guidelines – https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-2-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/face-coverings/
NHS Scotland
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including social distancing and stay at home advice.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS Inform Easy-read guidance: https://www.nhsinform.scot/translations/formats/easy-read/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS Inform translated guidance: https://www.nhsinform.scot/translations
Communication toolkits – National Communications from NHS
NHS have developed a toolkit containing a poster, video and social media posts for organisations to print and share.
Download the coronavirus (COVID-19) communication toolkit (ZIP, 20 MB)
Download translated versions of our COVID-19 posters (ZIP, 22MB)
For the latest video content please visit the Scottish Government YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scottishgovernment
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotgov
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotgov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScottishGovernment/
Fife / Local Information and Advice
- NHS Fife info
https://www.nhsfife.org/nhs/index.cfm?fuseaction=nhs.subjectdisplay&subjectid=2F043126-F0C7-6EBF-9BC8BAADB502684A&promo=53BCF44E-A74D-145E-4C691CB293BFC7EC - NHS Fife Accessible Information and Communications https://coronavirus.nhsfife.org/accessible-communication-and-translation/
Fife Council – Coronavirus info and advice
https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/health-and-social-care2/coronavirus-covid-19
Updates for Fife Council Staff
https://online.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&p2sid=B61FA439-155D-13EF-8467E361E94BB4E9&themeid=CF1A6730-CD2E-2956-93489E941E29AD03
Ready Fife
https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/emergency-resilience
Period Poverty Support
Third Sector and Community Groups Support
Fife Voluntary Action – Pandemic Information and Response
https://www.fva.org/pandemic.asp
Fife Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group (Coronavirus)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/139925244059427
SCVO Community Assistance Directory
https://covid-19.scvo.org.uk/help/for-people
Self Isolation Guidance: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-self-isolation-v1.2_SCH.pdf
Accessible Information and Translated Materials:
- Autism Parenting Magazine – Information and Advice: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/coronavirus-and-autism/
- Facemask Guidelines and Exemptions – https://accessibletravel.scot/face-mask-exemption-not-everyone-can-wear-one/
- NHS Inform – information for overseas visitors
https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/health-rights/access/healthcare-for-overseas-visitors?mc_cid=adf08c03dd&mc_eid=3231a9da7d - NHS Inform – information for refugees and asylum seekers
https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/health-rights/access/healthcare-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers?mc_cid=adf08c03dd&mc_eid=3231a9da7d - Scottish Trans – Important information about continuing your hormones during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.scottishtrans.org/important-information-about-continuing-your-hormones-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/
- Police Scotland Reassurance Poster – Chinese – https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Reassurance-poster-060420-Chinese_v1.docx
- Police Scotland Reassurance Poster – Thai –
- Coronavirus leaflets translated into different languages
https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/news/coronavirus-information/ - Mencap Easy-read guide to Coronavirus
https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf - Contact Scotland BSL – Contacting NHS
https://contactscotland-bsl.org - Signhealth BSL Translated information
https://www.signhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/ - Public Health posters for circulation
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/publications/advice-covid-19-coronavirus - 22 Sep Restrictions Updates:
Polish: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PKAV-Polish-version.png
Romanian: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PKAV-Romanian-version.png - Self Isolation Guide – Polish Translation: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-self-isolation-v1.2_Polish.pdf
- Self Isolation Guide – Romanian Translation: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-self-isolation-v1.2_Romanian.pdf
- Self Isolation Guide – Urdu Translation: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-self-isolation-v1.2_Urdu.pdf
- Self Isolation Guide – Russian Translation: https://centreforequalities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-self-isolation-v1.2_Russian.pdf
Equality, Human Rights and Community Safety
- Equality and Human Rights Commission Considerations
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-work/news/human-rights-and-equality-considerations-responding-coronavirus-pandemic - Coronavirus (COVID-19): fair work statement
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-fair-work-statement/ - Age UK – Staying Safe Online and Internet Security
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/technology-internet/internet-security/ - Coronavirus for Victims of Domestic Abuse – What you need to know
https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-lockdown-is-a-dangerous-time-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-heres-what-you-need-to-know-134072\ - BEMIS Community Support Survey
https://bemis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=527dd1ec975830240434f8004&id=ebb1eaf63f&e=89722636ed\ - Fife Centre for Equalities Coronavirus (Covid-19) Equality Concerns
https://bit.ly/FCEcovidconcerns