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Coronavirus Support

Links to information relevant to the coronavirus pandemic. 

If you can't find what you need, please contact us by emailing e[email protected]

Coronavirus - latest government advice

coronavirus - latest Goverment advice

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Get the latest advice here: 

Scottish Government guidance here (opens in new window)

NHS guidance here (opens in new window)

UK Government information here (opens in new window)

Published: 19th July, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

Author: Lesley Mount

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Working parents' rights

working parents rights during coronavirus outbreak

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What are your rights as working parents during the coronavirus outbreak?

Working Families has some good information about this topic here. 

Published: 19th July, 2020

Author: Lesley Mount

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Back to school

Back to school info for children with disabilities

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Some links to back to school information during the coronavirus outbreak: 

West Lothian Council latest information (opens in new window)   

Enquire factsheets etc (opens in new window)

REACH education rights website for young people also has some coronavirus resources.

Mindroom's back to school toolkit (opens in new window)

The School Bank can help with uniforms if the cost is too much. Ask Signpost to refer you to the School Bank if you need help.

Published: 19th July, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

Author: Lesley Mount

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Face coverings and exemptions

Face coverings and exemptions for disabled people

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Hidden Disabilities (who make the sunflower lanyards) have a range of user-friendly face coverings and an exemption card for those who can't/won't wear face coverings, available here (opens in new window)

There is also easy-read information about face coverings, and printable cards about exemptions,at Keepsafe.org.uk (opens in new window)

Published: 19th July, 2020

Updated: 27th July, 2020

Author: Lesley Mount

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