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Covid-19: General Information

​If you need third sector support, please reach out to us via phone at 0300 303 4141 or email at support@argylltsi.org.uk.

​If there is anything you think should be added to this page--or have any other questions or concerns--please contact our Business Manager, Lauren Martin, laurenmartin@argylltsi.org.uk

Scotland's Strategic Framework 

This updated framework sets out the Scottish Governments' strategic approach to suppress the virus to the lowest possible level and keep it there, while they strive to return to a more normal life for as many people as possible. Click below to read more.
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Find your local covid protection level by area or by postcode checker. Choose the option below:
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The Scottish Government have issued guidance to support the continuation of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Click the link below to read more. 
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Resources from & for the Third Sector

Click the button below to read the Scottish Government summary of guidance relevant to the provision of third sector family support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Scottish Rural Action Covid-19 Local Reference Group have published a report following a series of consultations with people across rural and Island Scotland adding to their knowledge of how the pandemic is affecting communities and how people are responding. Please click below to read the full report.
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Click below for a guidance document, from Scottish Government, setting out expectations for education authorities and their partners when meeting duties in community learning and development (CLD) planning for 2021 to 2024 as per The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013. This includes a section on the impact of COVID-19.
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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Meetings of Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
These regulations extend the ‘relevant period’ set out in Schedule 14 of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, meaning that SCIOs can continue to hold remote members meetings until 30 March 2021.
The continuing restrictions necessitated by COVID-19 mean that a SCIOs ability to hold general or members’ meetings in person (where this is specified in the constitution) is limited. These regulations allow SCIOs to use remote methods, such as video conference or phone calls to hold meetings with their members if they need to.
The time period in the Act is now extended for a final 3 months until 30th March 2021. 
A copy of the regulations and supporting information can be found here:
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You will find links to all the relevant guidance regarding education and young people on the Scot Gov website, by clicking the link below. You will find headings such as; Re-opening guidance, safety & well-being, Support for learning, Parents, Children & Young people, Higher & Further education and Data.
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The Argyll & Bute Council has a "Help for Communities" section on their website is regularly updated
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SCVO has put together a wide-ranging and continuously updated information hub for voluntary organisations ​
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OSCR has guidance and FAQs.
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New ‘Collaboration during a Crisis’ guidance published by P4P
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COVID-19 – Third Sector Lab: Digital service delivery for charities. Getting started with remote working: Digital service delivery for charities; the Third Sector Lab open Google Doc lists best-practice, policies, guidance and more, for rapid deployment of essential charity services to online channels. It has free weekly open Zoom calls in partnership with SCVO to help charities connect.
Test and Protect - Scotland’s approach to implementing the 'test, trace, isolate, support' strategy - is a public health measure designed to break chains of transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community.
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​You can contact the British Red Cross through your normal channels or by contacting their dedicated mail box: covid_19responsescotland@redcross.org.uk.
​Contact phone numbers are now in place at Resilience Partnership and national level:
  • North RRP areas: 01463 796624
  • West RRP areas: 0141 891 4031
  • East RRP areas: 0131 338 5700
  • Emergency Response Operations Manager: Mobile 07590445372
​Coronavirus (COVID-19): Third Sector family support – guidance summary
​This guide is a summary of the varying Scottish Government and external guidance, which is relevant to the provision of Third Sector family support during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not new guidance, but a helpful tool to signpost those delivering family support to the guidance that is most applicable to them according to the local protection levels.
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Scottish Government ​​Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scottish Government ​Guidance to help people attending or running support groups or one to one support (like therapy or counselling) during the pandemic.
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​An updated report from The Community Transport Association on Covid-19 Guidance for Community transport.
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Scottish Government guidance to help child contact centres safely re-open their premises and resume face-to-face services during the coronavirus pandemic.
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​The Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund (ABFFF) is aimed at tackling financial insecurity for adults and families across Argyll and Bute.
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​Scottish Government clarification that essential day service support can continue throughout the current lockdown and adult day centres can continue to operate.
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  • About Us
    • Our Board
    • Our Team
    • Work For Us
    • Procurement Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Third Sector Support
    • Job Board
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trustee's Week 2021
    • Self Serve >
      • Trustee Support
      • Organisational Support
      • New Idea Support
    • Grants & Funding
    • Trustees' Week 2020
    • Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
  • Engagement & Empowerment
    • Have Your Say Nationally
    • Have Your Say Locally
    • Training and Events
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer Conference 2022
    • Positive Destinations >
      • Positive Destinations Eligibility
      • FAQ'S
      • Positive Destinations Mentors
      • Positive Destinations Info
    • Volunteering Policies & Guidance >
      • Volunteer policy
      • Volunteer best practice guides
      • Supporting Volunteers
      • Volunteer Recruitment
      • pvg
    • Saltire Awards
    • Volunteer of the Year 2023
    • Volunteering Framework
    • Volunteer Argyll & Bute
    • Volunteer Friendly Award
  • Training & Employability
    • Online Learning
    • Fully Funded Courses
  • Inveraray Hub Booking
  • Argyll & Bute Community Directory
  • Cost of Living Crisis Information page
    • Warm Space Locality
  • CMHWB fund
    • Year 2 Recipients
    • Year 1 Recipients