Trading Standards Scotland is providing free call blocking devices to vulnerable individuals (including older people and adults with additional support needs) who are most at risk from scammers and rogue traders.
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Youth Scotland Post Lockdown Readiness Guide for Youth Groups
Youth Scotland has developed a guide to help youth groups and organisations to plan for re-opening post COVID-19. The “Post Lockdown Readiness Guide” aims to support groups and organisations and offer practical advice for re-opening. There is also a detailed summary of Scottish Government’s Framework, and which areas apply to youth groups and organisations.
Re-Opening Your Building Checklist
Volunteering Matters has created a practical checklist around re-opening a building for work, for staff, volunteers, or anyone else. The checklist is designed to inform a risk assessment (though not replace it), and covers equipment checks and tests, signage, floorplans, and staff and volunteer behaviour.
Online Cleaning Knowledge and Skills Course
The Skills Network Scotland provides a range of accredited and fully-funded online training courses for people in Scotland. Courses include a Cleaning Knowledge and Skills course, which covers learning about infection control, and may be particularly useful for local groups and organisations who are considering how to safely resume their services and activities as lockdown restrictions ease.
HSE Workplace COVID-19 Safety Advice and Guidance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has complied a range of workplace advice on gas safety, air conditioning and ventilation, and other guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may be useful during this next recovery phase.
