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A thread of resources & hope for vulnerable members of the wider community.
Please note, some links will be LGBTQIA+ &/or other minority specific, others won't.
#COVID19 #Community #ActuallyBeKind
Please note, some links will be LGBTQIA+ &/or other minority specific, others won't.
#COVID19 #Community #ActuallyBeKind
. @queercarenet is UK based & organising community care for those at risk of transphobia &/or homophobia.
'This is the form for getting support so you can avoid going outside if you're immunocompromised, diabetic, self-isolating asthmatic or elderly.' https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvXT8F7Ha2uijlwrUnTTIiRDHc_Ew38m-RVyzbOiRiQe7eYQ/viewform
'This is the form for getting support so you can avoid going outside if you're immunocompromised, diabetic, self-isolating asthmatic or elderly.' https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvXT8F7Ha2uijlwrUnTTIiRDHc_Ew38m-RVyzbOiRiQe7eYQ/viewform
. @Outspoken_Press are offering their ebooks for free.
'It’s a difficult time, and in physical distance, words can offer connection.' http://www.outspokenldn.com/shop?category=EBOOKS
'It’s a difficult time, and in physical distance, words can offer connection.' http://www.outspokenldn.com/shop?category=EBOOKS
Coronavirus (COVID-19): immigration guidance
'Guidance on immigration provisions made by the Home Office for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).' https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-immigration-guidance-if-youre-unable-to-return-to-china-from-the-uk#licensed-tier-2-tier-4-or-tier-5-sponsors-absences-due-to-coronavirus
'Guidance on immigration provisions made by the Home Office for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).' https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-immigration-guidance-if-youre-unable-to-return-to-china-from-the-uk#licensed-tier-2-tier-4-or-tier-5-sponsors-absences-due-to-coronavirus
. @Lighthousebks are streaming their events on FB, https://tinyurl.com/qnbjt3f .
The lovelies also offer 48hr delivery, £1 post & for folks spending £50+ they'll throw in a "SURPRISE" book from their "dungeon of wonders"!!!
Email the title/author to books@lighthousebookshop.com
The lovelies also offer 48hr delivery, £1 post & for folks spending £50+ they'll throw in a "SURPRISE" book from their "dungeon of wonders"!!!
Email the title/author to books@lighthousebookshop.com
. @CategoryIsBooks offer delivery, email them stating BOOK ORDER as the email subject, categoryisbooks@gmail.com
They can deliver same day by bike or skateboard (!!!) to those in the Southside of Glasgow.
They can deliver same day by bike or skateboard (!!!) to those in the Southside of Glasgow.
#Edinburgh based folks, a 'Coronavirus Volunteering Edinburgh' group is live on FB. They are collating details of groups & individuals working to help affected community members, alongside organising their own initiative to support people.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/219149212615733/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/219149212615733/
For the next 24 hours, @3ofCupsPress is offering free ebook copies of their anthology #OnAnxiety with other ebook anthologies on offer at 99p! https://www.3ofcups.co.uk/shop
#Edinburgh based World Care Foundation is offering a support service for the elderly, unwell & vulnerable. They are available to collect & deliver items of need.
Phone: 07588098833/ 07946529056/ 07961063063/ 07947473442
Email: info@worldcarefoundation.org https://www.worldcarefoundation.org/
Phone: 07588098833/ 07946529056/ 07961063063/ 07947473442
Email: info@worldcarefoundation.org https://www.worldcarefoundation.org/
. @indartsprojects have created a resource for UK based #artists & #arts workers linking you to info & guidance about COVID-19, government support & benefits, financial support & more.
http://www.independentartsprojects.com/covid-19-impact-on-arts-workers/
http://www.independentartsprojects.com/covid-19-impact-on-arts-workers/
. @CovidAidUK are a volunteer network sharing details of community care groups around the UK.
This is a link to the regularly updated list of active groups around the UK, you can volunteer or request help as needed, https://tinyurl.com/ugquk3y .
#MutualAidCV
This is a link to the regularly updated list of active groups around the UK, you can volunteer or request help as needed, https://tinyurl.com/ugquk3y .
#MutualAidCV
This link will take you to a google doc with information of a variety of local & independent businesses in #Edinburgh that have adapted their services to cater to the current social climate. https://sites.google.com/view/ittedinburgh/
Welcome to twitter @EdCoSupport!
Edinburgh Coronavirus Support put together this handy website including a list of all the postcodes you can find support.
Please be mindful of strangers coming to your home. Food parcels etc. should be left at the door. https://covoledinburgh.wixsite.com/community
Edinburgh Coronavirus Support put together this handy website including a list of all the postcodes you can find support.
Please be mindful of strangers coming to your home. Food parcels etc. should be left at the door. https://covoledinburgh.wixsite.com/community
. @BOPTheatre have info on funding for disabled Scotland based creatives. They are also offering support with applications. See link below
https://www.boptheatre.co.uk/creative-scotland-bursary-support-for-disabled-artists/
https://www.boptheatre.co.uk/creative-scotland-bursary-support-for-disabled-artists/
The brilliant team over at @EdCoSupport have put together this list of food delivery, meal delivery & alcohol delivery options in #Edinburgh. https://covoledinburgh.wixsite.com/community/food-delivery
The gentle people of @SoulFoodEdin are doing a 'Grab & Go' service on Tuesday's at 17:30 outside Carrubbers Christian Centre, 65 High Street, EH1 1SR.
On Thursday evenings they are offering meal delivery. Please contact them via hello@soulfoodedinburgh.org or 07407 213 397.
On Thursday evenings they are offering meal delivery. Please contact them via hello@soulfoodedinburgh.org or 07407 213 397.
