VAC4COVID is a UK-wide online study, run by MEMO Research at the University of Dundee, to track COVID-19 vaccines and provide data to support vaccine monitoring. The survey is open to everyone in the UK aged 18 years old and over. People can sign up before or after vaccination. MEMO Research will keep in touch via email to ask about your experiences with the COVID-19 vaccinations and process, and any changes in your health.
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COVID-19 Digital Exclusion Fund: DEADLINE MONDAY
The deadline for Falkirk Council’s COVID-19 Digital Exclusion Fund is 11am on Monday 15th March. The council has allocated at least £50,000 to support people who are digitally excluded due to cost; the funding will support the cost of equipment and getting connected. The aim of the fund is to support organisations support people who are digitally excluded.
COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Survey for Health and Social Care Workers
Public Health Scotland has launched an online survey for frontline health and social care workers in Scotland, which aids to understand workers’ views and experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This survey is completely confidential; answers will not be shared with employers. The survey should take 10 minutes to complete, and is open until Friday 19th March.
“Exploring Enablers and Barriers to Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine” Event
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is holding online events throughout March, including “Exploring Enablers and Barriers to Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine” on Wednesday 10th March, 10am – 11:30am. VHS (along with key groups) will discuss the findings of their recent research across the third sector, aimed at ensuring the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups.
“Living Well With Diabetes and COVID-19” Online Information Event
Diabetes Scotland is hosting an online information session on how to live well with diabetes during the current pandemic, on Thursday 18th March, 10:30am – 12:pm. “Living Well with Diabetes and COVID-19” brings together specialist staff in diabetes care to provide up to date information so that people living with diabetes, and their families, can learn more about diabetes care in Scotland, get practical tips to help self-management and live well with the condition.
VHS Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Survey: Deadline Approaching
The deadline for Voluntary Health Scotland’s (VHS) survey exploring the barriers and enablers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine is Friday 19th February. The survey is available online, focusing on how to ensure equitable access to vaccine, and should take around 10 minutes to complete.
SCLD COVID-19 Guided Self-Help Booklets Update
The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) has updated their COVID-19 Guided Self-help booklets. The booklets were created for people with learning disabilities and those who support them, and were updated in December 2020, to reflect the changing circumstances of the ongoing pandemic.
Scottish Government COVID-19 Research Participants
Scottish Government researchers are recruiting people to help them better understand and predict the next stages of the COVID-19 epidemic in Scotland. People are eligible to take part if they live in Scotland and are aged 18 years old or over. Participants will be sent a survey every 2 weeks by email. Participation in the surveys is entirely voluntary, and participants can opt out of receiving or completing them at any time.
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Anti-fraud authorities across the UK have reported an increase in people attempting to use the COVID-19 vaccine to target the public and convince them to hand over cash or financial details. Scammers are sending seemingly official text messages to people, which say that they are eligible for the vaccine, or phoning people directly, where the scammers pretend to be from the NHS, or local pharmacies. The NHS will NEVER ask for payment – the vaccine is free.
Forth Valley COVID-19 Partnership: Funding Programme Open
The Forth Valley COVID-19 Partnership has launched a new grants programme, distributing funds to support communities and people affected by COVID-19 outside of hospital. The new Community Partnership Grants Programme will distribute £126,000 of local grants, and is open to any registered charity, community interest company (CIC), community or voluntary group with a bank account delivering services in the Forth Valley area. The closing date for Phase One is Monday 1st February.