Minister makes ‘Easter at home’ plea
Health Minister Robin Swann has pleaded with the general public to stay at home over the Easter holiday weekend.
Mallon and Poots announce working partnership to support the most vulnerable in rural areas
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have put further measures in place to support people in rural areas that are isolated as a result of COVID-19.
Murphy confirms £45 million for mental health, deprivation and broadband
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today confirmed £45 million of funding for mental health, deprivation and broadband in 2020-21.
Executive agree additional £300 million for Covid-19 response
The Executive today agreed further allocations of almost £300 million to tackle Covid-19.
This in addition to the £634.8 million already allocated bringing the total funding for the emergency Covid-19 response to £933 million.
Update from our friends at Feeling Strong
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are radically pivoting the work we do, providing community relief through ‘Food & Care Packages’, as well as moving our peer support service to a ‘Video/Text Chat’ model. We’ve also put together a one stop-shop site for COVID guidance, information, activities and local updates. We think we could make a really big difference in the community, so please share the below to support some of the most vulnerable people in Dundee.
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Feeling Strong are delivering ‘Food & Care Packages’ to those who are self-isolating as a result of COVID-19. These packages will provide vital products such as food, drinks and sanitary products that people who are self-isolating may not be able to get themselves, and the allocation of the packages will be conducted on a needs assessed basis. As an exception to Feeling Strong’s normal services, the food packages are available to all ages. At a time like this we need to come together as a community and help those in need!
If you are in need of any of these items please fill out this form: http://foodpackage.feelingstrong.co.uk/
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Feeling Strong’s Text Chat or Video Chat Service is a chance for young people (8-26) who live, work or study in Dundee to:
• Receive Peer Support from members of our team
• Talk about the difficulties of isolation, and ask for a food/care package to be delivered to you
• Talk about your mental health, recovery and self-care
• Learn about our services and what other mental health activities are going on in Dundee
• Meet other people who have lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges
We’re open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1500-1800. Once you book an appointment we will send you a link to you with the details of how to join the video chat, which you can do here: book.feelingstrong.co.uk
Please Note: Young people aged 12 or under need to be accompanied by an adult. Feeling Strong is not an advice service, counselling, listening or therapy – we offer peer support.
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We’ve just launched a new website providing COVID-19 support! Check it out to access 👇
💜 Our latest services
💜 Latest NHS & local news
💜 Links & advice to help maintain mental health
💜 Suggestions of isolation activities