This is information has been gathered by volunteers of the Duddingston Conservation Area Neighbour Support Group and will be updated with fresh links from time to time.
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others
Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
Some Myth Busters:
Why you shouldn’t make your own hand sanitizer:
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/why-you-shouldnt-make-your-own-hand-sanitizer/
No, drinking water doesn’t kill coronavirus:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200319-covid-19-will-drinking-water-keep-you-safe-from-coronavirus
Drinking and gargling water will not cure the new coronavirus
https://fullfact.org/health/gargle-salt-vinegar-water-coronavirus/
Covid-19: how long can it survive outside the body?:
Web Resources:
ScotGov website updated with current information and policy:
ScotGov advise to limit social contact:
https://www.gov.scot/news/people-advised-to-limit-social-contact/
NHS Coronavirus Overview:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Queercare resources for care in and in response to the Covid-19 Global Pandemic:
https://queercare.network/our-work/resources/covid-19/
Helping in your community:
https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/helping-in-your-community/
Looking After Yourself and Others
NHS Self Isolation advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
How to wash your hands – NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/
Statement on dry skin and frequent handwashing to reduce Covid-19 risk:
https://www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/statement-on-coronavirus-and-skin-disease-affecting-the-hands/
How Long Does the Coronavirus Last on Surfaces?:
https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces/
Information for children, young people and families from Great Ormond Street:
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-information-children-young-people-and-families
An expert guide to social distancing – and what to do if friends and family aren’t onboard
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/16/how-to-social-distance-convince-friends-family?
Home care for patients with suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) infection presenting with mild symptoms, and management of their contacts
Mental Health
Information from BBC about protecting mental health:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799
Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak:
Coronanxiety support and resources:
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/coronanxiety-support-resources/
Older People
Age concern advice for older people and their families:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/
Information for people affected by dementia:
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-information-people-affected-dementia
Pets
PDSA – Can pets catch Coronavirus:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/vet-qa-can-pets-catch-coronavirus
City of Edinburgh Council:
Coronavirus – latest service updates City of Edinburgh Council:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/coronavirus-covid-19-scotland
Waste and recycling service during coronavirus
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/bin-collections-recycling-centres?
Self Employed and business and financial advice links:
Coronavirus and claiming benefits:
https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
ScotGov – support for business:
https://www.gov.scot/news/gbp-320-million-package-of-support-for-businesses
Tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Financial Help & Rights: Sick pay, mortgages, rental help, energy top-ups, cancelled events & more
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/
Scotgov advice for organisers of mass events:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-to-organisers-on-mass-events/
Facebook Resources and Volunteer Groups
Volunteering Coordinating group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoronaVolunteeringEdinburgh/
Local Volunteer Groups Locator
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1255918341278264/
Mental Health Support Coordinating Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521003585483134/
Disability and Access Coordinating Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EdEnable/
Entertainment and Welfare Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EntAndWelfare/
NHS Scotland Information page
https://www.facebook.com/NHSwebsite/
Evolving Services
Self-report daily. Help slow the outbreak. Identify those at risk sooner.
Order your NHS repeat prescriptions easily and securely
https://www.healthera.co.uk/mobile-app
J. Browns Craft Butchers
https://www.jbfoodservice.co.uk/j-browns-craft-butchers
Charles Stamper Fruit & Veg
https://www.charlesstamper.online/
Romainecalm Veg Box Delivery
https://www.romainecalm.co.uk/
Beach House Portobello Delivery Service:
http://www.thebeachhousecafe.co.uk/
Doorstep Market – Edinburgh’s FREE delivery and collection service for COVID-19
https://www.doorstepmarket.co.uk/
Duddingston Covid Support Group
