CORONAVIRUS

Information and useful links to the relief effort against COVID-19 in communities around Scotland.

Scottish Government – Ready Scotland Hub

The main site for COVID-19 related information is on the Ready Scotland hub here.

If you are in the shielding group you can access help here.

LGBT Helpline Scotland

Additional opening hours if you need support, advice or just someone to talk to. Get in touch with the dedicated advisors by calling 0300 123 2523.

A free ‘telefriend’ service is also available for those in the elder community (50+). If you’d like to join, or know someone who would benefit, let Jean know by emailing jean@lgbthealth.org.uk Deaf and BSL users can contact the LGBT Helpline Scotland on 0300 123 2523.

LGBT Youth Scotland

Support for LGBT+ young people via live chat service to reach trained and dedicated youth work staff, including an email or text service any day of the week.

Pink Saltire

Since April, if you’re facing hardship, Pink Saltire has been offering relief in some parts of Scotland, including Aberdeen, Fife, Perth & Kinross and Aberdeenshire. Some of this funding has now ended but support may still be available. Click here for the latest update: COVID Hardship Support

If you need support as a community group to access funds for COVID-19 work in your local area, we can also help.

Get in touch for support with funding applications, governance, digital solutions to stay engaged with your local community as well as training and the use of digital equipment to keep your audience connected!

Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Plus

The team in Dumfries and Galloway are working hard to offer a befriending service and keep in touch with local people during the pandemic. The ‘Hey, How are You?’ service has now launched by phone on 0800 020 9653 or by email info@lgbtplus.org.uk

Read their latest COVID-19 newsletter by clicking here or on the image below.

Mutual Aid Trans Edinburgh (MATE)

Direct support by and for queer and trans people of Edinburgh.

Contact: 07716768925 or email: matedinburgh@protonmail.com

TIE Campaign

What’s the impact of coronavirus on young people? TIE want to hear from you – take their new survey here.

Small Trans Library Glasgow

Hardship funding for trans people in Scotland who may need support, just email: smalltranslibrglasgow@gmail.com

Equality Network

If you need a free Zoom Pro account to help move your services online, complete the registration form here and you may be eligible for a free account from Equality Network. The charity are also offering support and advice for community organisations.

Funeral Support

If you have lost a loved one, whether or not COVID-19 was a factor, the Scottish Government have support available when it matters most. This could be a difficult time for many LGBT people who are estranged from family or live alone, but help is there, so please reach out.

Call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222 or click here.