The Scottish Government announces that inshore fishermen who normally fish for shellfish will now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million. It shall apply to fishing vessels which are not members of a producer organisation and shall not be limited by the length of the vessel. The Scottish Government is publishing guidelines for outdoor childcare providers to support the safe reopening of fully regulated outdoor childcare and guidelines for childminders, which can be reopened from 3 June 2020 if they wish. They must limit the number of households for which they provide child care to a maximum of 4 people, in addition to children from their own household. Read the latest Scottish Government guidelines on visiting nursing homes You can travel to other parts of the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Ireland. But you should check what the local rules are before you travel. The Scottish Government is publishing guidelines for student accommodation following restrictions announced on 25 September. The guide describes what students can and cannot do, and what they need to think about when considering a permanent return home. People across Scotland will be able to make non-essential travel to their region from Friday 2 April if the stay-put requirement replaces the lockdown rule. Read the Scottish Government`s guidelines for international travel. The Scottish Government is issuing guidelines for care homes on the gradual reintroduction of visits.
The Scottish Government publishes a guide to support Gypsy communities; Support local authorities and their partners in decision-making in their local response to COVID-19 with regard to gypsies/travellers. The Scottish Government is developing guidelines for executive heads, professional leaders of children`s services and child welfare committees. The Scottish Government publishes information for homeless organisations. The Scottish Government provides guidance for childcare and learning for key workers and vulnerable children. The Scottish Government announces that councils will receive more support to address the rise in domestic and gender-based violence during the pandemic. New guidelines have been developed in collaboration with COSLA.UK government announces that the 26. A new online service for small and medium-sized employers will be introduced to recover statutory sickness benefits (SSP) they have paid to their employees, the government has announced. Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces the transition to Phase 1 of the lockdown roadmap, starting Friday, May 29. NHS Scotland`s screening and protection programme will be rolled out across Scotland.
The Scottish Government is issuing updated guidance on physical distancing rules for Phase 1 of the Government`s roadmap. Due to an increase in cases in Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Government is implementing the first local delay in easing restrictions. Other regions would be similarly affected if the pandemic persisted. The Scottish Government is releasing an update and confirmation dates for the remainder of Phase 2. Premier Nicola Sturgeon announces that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 10 July. The Scottish Government announces that current lockdown measures will remain in place on the Scottish mainland and in some island communities until at least mid-February. Barra and Vatersay will go into lockdown from 12:01am on Wednesday (January 20) after infection rates skyrocketed. The Scottish Government announces that 47 countries will be removed from the red list for international travel from 11 October. In addition, vaccination certificates from 37 other countries will be recognised to allow quarantine-free travel to Scotland. The Scottish Government announces £1.6 million in funding to help local authorities provide services that can support people affected by psychological trauma and adversity.
The Scottish Government announces an additional one-time care allowance of at least £460.20 to be paid from Friday 26 June. The Scottish Government publishes updated guidance on funeral services restrictions and broader public health guidelines for funeral services. The Scottish Government announces that, as part of the transition to the second phase of the Scottish Government`s roadlock roadmap, shops and retailers will now be able to reopen once the guidelines are implemented. The Scottish Government is setting up a new advisory group, which will meet on Monday 29 October. June, meets for the first time. The Engagement and Recovery Group, led by Health Minister Jeane Freeman, will work to compensate for the safe resumption of some health services that were suspended during the initial coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The Scottish Government has announced that some NHS national cervical cancer screenings in Scotland, which were suspended in March due to coronavirus (COVID-19), will resume. Scottish Government releases coronavirus (COVID-19): UK fiscal path – a new approach. The report calls for a £80 billion UK stimulus package to regenerate the economy and reduce inequality in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Scottish Government is publishing guidelines to help Scottish colleges and universities prepare for a safe and gradual return to campus. The Scottish Government announces updated COVID-19 protection levels and travel requirements that will prevent people living in a Level 3 or 4 area from travelling outside their local authority except for one essential reason. The Scottish Government publishes the Scottish General Elections (Coronavirus) Act. The Bill makes provision for the Scottish general election in response to Covid-19. Biotech company Moderna reports positive efficacy results from its Phase 3 trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine. Scottish Government publishes rules to stay home and away from others (social distancing) These measures are required by law and use the powers of UK coronavirus law. The Scottish Government is providing advice to unpaid carers on COVID-19. Scottish Government releases guidelines for campsites, holiday parks, caravan pitches and campervan rentalBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have tested positive for coronavirus. Follow the rules and instructions on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 A panel of experts in each field will provide recommendations for safe visits to nursing homes. These are called local monitoring mechanisms. The group includes experts in: See specific guidelines for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Transport companies will have procedures to promote the safety of customers and staff, but it is the responsibility of the individual to comply with the guidelines. The nursing home and local health protection team will decide if visiting the home is safe during an outbreak.
A risk assessment must be carried out before a visit can be authorised. The new guidelines mean that a number of businesses can now reopen, provided appropriate measures such as PPE and social distancing are in place. Scottish Government publishes updated roadmap with indicative data for phase 2 and early phase 3 interventionsScottish Government publishes assessment of health and social impact of COVID-19 on specific groupsScottish Government publishes guidance for social workers and employers through the Social Welfare Staff Support Fund, which aims to ensure that social workers do not experience financial hardship if they are affected by the Coronaviruses are sick or self-isolating. The Scottish Government has announced that children and young people aged 12 to 15 will be admitted to children aged 12 to 15 from Monday 20. In September, one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is offered. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is releasing a regulatory update on the COVID-19 booster vaccination program for winter 2021-22. The Joint Committee on Immunization and Immunization (JCVI) publishes guidelines recommending that booster vaccines be offered to those most at risk of serious illness. and who were vaccinated during Phase 1 of the immunization program.
The Scottish Government is publishing clinical guidance from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on how to treat COVID-19 patients. The Scottish Government provides tailor-made advice to people with certain conditions. Conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, ophthalmic, respiratory and rheumatic diseases, chronic pain and rare diseases. The Scottish Government makes recommendations to pet owners on regulatory testing.