Further Information
Here are some useful links with more information and advice.
This page will be updated as often as possible, but if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please contact me by e-mail (Brian.Whittle.MSP@parliament.scot) or call my regional office (01563 544399).
Scottish Government / Parliament
The latest information from the Scottish Government about Coronavirus in Scotland can be found by clicking here
The Scottish Parliament’s Information Centre (SPICe) has written a blog with lots of useful links.
Health
For the most up to date health information and advice, visit NHS Inform
Please only call your GP or NHS 111 if your symptoms worsen.
If you have a medical emergency, phone 999 and tell them if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Mental Health
SAMH have created a dedicated webpage with advice about how to look after your mental health as we deal with added stress and anxiety.
Councils
Business
Advice on both Scottish and UK Government support can be found on Scottish Government’s new business helpline number: 0300 303 0660.
The helpline should be open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Callers should select option one to speak to the COVID-19 team.
Alternatively, you can visit their website,
Federation of Small Businesses
Utilities
Welfare & Benefits
A range of extra support and measures is being put in place to help workers, benefit claimants and businesses affected by coronavirus.
Department for Work & Pensions
Parents / Carers
Help and advice is available for parents/carers concerned about impact of COVID19 and today's announcement of school closures from Children 1st’s Parentline service. It offers online and telephone support (08000 28 22 33) for children and families, and its website has lots of useful information
Older People
The Age Scotland Helpline is a great resource for older people, their families and carers as Scotland responds to the Coronavirus. You can call them for reassurance, information, advice and friendship. 0800 12 44 222 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or visit their website.
Travel
Banks
Clydesdale Bank (Personal Banking)
Clydesdale Bank (Business Banking)
HMRC
If you run a business or are self-employed and are concerned about paying your tax due to coronavirus, you can call HMRC’s helpline for help and advice: 0800 0159 559.
