Chris Maynard
Co Vid 19 Regulation as from the Scottish Government is below
See https://www.gov.scot/news/people-advised-to-limit-social-contact/
‘People advised to limit social contact’
💬 Published: 16 Mar 2020 18:08
Part of: Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Coronavirus in Scotland
♦️ Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact.
To slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact.
♦️ People over 70 and those who have high risk and underlying health conditions are being strongly advised to stay at home as much as possible and significantly reduce unnecessary social contact.
♦️The advice is that people should:
– minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings, including religious congregations and smaller gatherings such as restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, cinemas and gyms
– avoid using public transport as much as possible
– work from home when possible
follow the latest health and travel advice, and follow basic hygiene precautions, such as washing hands frequently, not touching their face and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
– People showing symptoms suggestive of coronavirus should stay at home for seven days and only contact NHS 111 or their local GP if their symptoms worsen during that period.
♦️Members of a household where someone has suspected symptoms should stay at home for 14 days.
♦️This package of necessary measures comes into force with immediate effect.
🔹 Schools will remain open for the time being, however this decision will be consistently monitored and reviewed depending on the spread of the infection.
♦️Those who cannot work from home should continue to go to work unless advised by their employer or if they display symptoms.
💬 These measures will be kept under constant review as we try to slow down the spread of the infection.
The First Minister said:
“Life as we know it will change in the coming weeks and months, but our goal is to protect lives.
“We are facing an unprecedented situation that will require major societal change if we are to protect people, especially those most at risk and our NHS.
“The package of measures we are announcing today is based on scientific and clinical advice. While it will cause some disruption and be difficult for us all, it will help us to prepare for the virus and to protect ourselves and each other in the long run.
“We need your help to slow the spread of the infection. That is why we are advising everyone in Scotland to restrict their social contact and to stay at home as much as possible. We are strongly advising those who are over 70 or have an underlying health condition to stay at home.
“People have a vital role to play in helping us contain this infection and I urge everyone in Scotland to follow the latest health and travel advice, and follow basic hygiene precautions, such as washing hands frequently, not touching their face and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
“This has not been an easy decision but it is vital if we are to stop the spread of the infection.”
Background
♦️ For those under 70 underlying health conditions refers to all those eligible for the flu vaccine. Those who have compromised immune systems will be contacted with specific advice in the coming days.
💬 Health Secretary Jeane Freeman will update the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 17 March on the Scottish Government’s plans to build up and scale up capacity in Scotland’s National Health Service.
Covid-19 regulations:
The Scottish Government has introduced new guidelines last night.
At 2pm on Monday 29th July, Employees from Rimini Street Support and Rimini Street Foundation presented Disabilities Fife with three much needed refurbished laptop computers.This is part of Rimini’s charity work in the UK and USA.
Chair of Disabilities Fife Charles Litster said “Our computers at the moment are badly in need of a replacement. Therefore, as a result we will be able to operate more effectively meeting the needs of members, general public, and Fife Council”,
Charles added “It will greatly assist with our Access Panel work when we are on site looking at Access issues”
“Therefore we give the Rimini Street Foundation a big thank you”
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RESPITE CARER OFFICER – To provide respite for Young or Elderly People that are caring for others in their family environment.
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There is also some work on a separate Senior Carers Project this is paid at £9 per hour. For both tasks we will pay your Travel expenses but these are subject to our standard travel expenses rules (As described in our guidance note). Hours of work 13.5 hours per week (May be more. This depends on funding and staff absences)
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This is a temporary post: 21st January 2019 to 20th January 2020 (may be extended)
To provide respite care clerical administration support projects that are for respite carers and implement funding strategies with help from the Management Committee for future projects. That is for people that are caring for others in their family environment. Funded by many funders.
Salary: £21,192pa (pro-rated £10.14 per hour – funded by the National Lottery an Awards for All grant – From the Big Lottery
Pensions – We will pay the current rate of employers contribution to the statutory pension scheme) – Duration: Until the end of January 2020 (But may be extended).
Hours of work are 13.5 hours per week but could be more. This depends on funding and staff absences.
Vetting by Disclosure Scotland You will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Group check (PVG) by Disclosure Scotland. If you are a successful candidate you may be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check/s required for your post.
For more information on how to be considered for this role, please email today and you will shortly receive an email with further information.
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