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Update 24/03/2020
We are working hard to bring information relevant to the Third Sector on Coronavirus into one area on our website. You`ll find links to trusted sites like Scottish Government, DWP, West Lothian Council, NHS as well as information about volunteering during the crisis, funding and health and wellbeing resources. We`ll continue to add appropriate links as regularly as possible. If you think there are links to sites that others in the Sector would find useful, please just get in touch and we’ll update this page. Alan McCloskey CEO VSGWL COVID-19
VSGWL are working to form our response to COVID-19 and are in contact with our local partners to ensure that the needs of the third sector and local community are taken into account in considering ways to mitigate the impact of this unprecedented situation. We will be updating this page regularly, for even more current information, please check our Facebook or Twitter. Please contact us directly should you or your organisation need any support. Telephone: 07712 521850 Office Email: vsg@vsgwl.org General Notice
From Tuesday 17th March, all of the VSGWL team will move to remote working at the advice of the UK Government to implement social distancing practices. During this period we would encourage you to get in touch with us direct should you or your organisation need any support. Telephone: 07712 521850 Office Email: vsg@vsgwl.org |
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Member Resource Bank
SCVO Information Hub
OSCR Guidance
Scottish Government Third Sector Unit Statement
NCVO Statement
Remote Working Advice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Volunteer Scotland
Volunteering
Ready Scotland
DWP
Young Scot
Business Support
Business Gateway
Joint Forum of Community Councils in West Lothian
LLTTF for Young People
OSCR Guidance
Scottish Government Third Sector Unit Statement
NCVO Statement
Remote Working Advice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Volunteer Scotland
Volunteering
Ready Scotland
DWP
Young Scot
Business Support
Business Gateway
Joint Forum of Community Councils in West Lothian
LLTTF for Young People
Funding
There will be questions around funding for many of our groups at this time. We will be updating this section as and when we have more information on funding from The Scottish Government to support charities and community groups in delivering key services.
Helping Communities Affected by COVID-19 – The Scottish Government
What Funders are Saying – SCVO
Funding for Organisations
Funding for Individuals
The Coronavirus Charity Help Fund
Helping Communities Affected by COVID-19 – The Scottish Government
What Funders are Saying – SCVO
Funding for Organisations
Funding for Individuals
The Coronavirus Charity Help Fund
Keeping Informed
As we move to a period of remote working, we have asked our communications team to be more active on social media, keeping you up-to-date with relevant third sector news, information, and more.
You can follow us on twitter @VSGWL or like our Facebook page.
You can follow us on twitter @VSGWL or like our Facebook page.
Wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of the people in West Lothian is of course paramount during this time. Below is a list of resources which may be useful to you for general well-being, mental health, and more.
Coronavirus & Your Wellbeing
Coping Calendar
Keeping Well & Finding Support
Tips for Managing Mental Health while Self-Isolating
Coronavirus & Your Wellbeing
Coping Calendar
Keeping Well & Finding Support
Tips for Managing Mental Health while Self-Isolating
Advice on Working from home
Helplines
Domestic Abuse Helplines
West Lothian Locator
NHS Non-Urgent Helpline – 111
Age Scotland – 0800 12 44 222
Action on Elder Abuse – 080 8808 8141
Samaritans – 116 123
Royal Voluntary Service – 0845 608 0122
West Lothian Locator
NHS Non-Urgent Helpline – 111
Age Scotland – 0800 12 44 222
Action on Elder Abuse – 080 8808 8141
Samaritans – 116 123
Royal Voluntary Service – 0845 608 0122