Rail to Refuge - Free train tickets for domestic abuse victims
(Addendum from ECS: This offer is open to "women, men and children seeking refuge during the lockdown", not just women as the article...
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Please note: This information was compiled on a voluntary basis from submissions to the Coronavirus Volunteering Edinburgh Facebook page. Individuals posting are not responsible for the content of any links or advice they may give.
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Apr 28, 2020
Treatment of mild Covid-19 symptoms - NHS Scotland
This Facebook video provides some basic information on things you can do if you are displaying mild symptoms of the Covid-19 coronavirus....
Apr 23, 2020
Edinburgh Council contact line for those who are vulnerable or at high risk
"For most of us, we’re able to manage these difficult times ourselves with support from friends and family. Where this is possible,...
Apr 23, 2020
Edinburgh Mask Makers
Those able to make masks, or key workers in need of them, can contact the Edinburgh Mask Makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/229...
Apr 23, 2020
Volunteer Edinburgh - Prescription Delivery Map
Volunteer Edinburgh has compiled a list of the various pharmacies that are providing prescription deliveries in Edinburgh. Shielded...
Apr 23, 2020
Edinburgh Bike Station - Hero Bikes
Edinburgh and Perth Bike Stations are launching a new "Hero Bikes" scheme, in which key workers are provided a free recycled bike and an...
Apr 23, 2020
Health Professionals course - Critical care for Covid-19 patients
Learn to care for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic with the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of...
Apr 21, 2020
Stay calm, be active: simple ways to boost your physical activity during COVID-19
A blog article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2020/03/30/stay-calm-be-active-simple-ways-to-boost...
Apr 21, 2020
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Resources
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland have provided a number of guides, booklets, fact sheets and other resources for people who are living...
Apr 21, 2020
EVOC Resource directory
EVOC have compiled a massive directory of local voluntary groups and organisations in Edinburgh and the support they can offer.
Apr 21, 2020
World Health Organisation (WHO) advice
Public guidance from the WHO regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-...
Apr 21, 2020
Disinfecting groceries - US advice
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen, an American family doctor (equivalent to GP) demonstrates how to go about removing potential contamination from...
Apr 21, 2020
Asthma UK advice
Asthma UK have some useful advice for asthmatics, as well a some pointers as to what constitutes a "high daily steroid dose". Donations...
Apr 19, 2020
Maggies Cancer Support
Maggies provide support and advice to cancer sufferers as well as to their families. You can access their website section with...
Mar 26, 2020
Health + Symptom Tracker by London Hospitals
Click here for the COVID-19 symptom tracker. This evolving app by London hospitals asks you to record daily if well or unwell. It will...
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