Covid-19 Information Hub

Welcome To Our Covid-19 Information Hub

This is an extremely difficult and uncertain time for everyone but it is particularly challenging when you are responsible for the welfare of others. We understand that now more than ever, carers are under significant pressure and we want to ensure you have access to reliable information that gives clear and effective guidance about how you can manage during this time. Please note: this hub will be updated with any new information as soon as we receive it. In addition, keep an eye on our ‘Recent News’ page for the most up to date articles as they come.

Impact on North Lanarkshire Carers Together Services

North Lanarkshire Carers Together is continuing to offer a carer information service, with staff working remotely. The NLCT office is closed to the public and for face to face carer meetings but will be open for telephone enquiries only Monday-Friday 10am-3pm via the normal office number: 01698 404055. In addition to this, our Carer Information and Engagement Team can still be reached via email: enquiries@carerstogether.org or via personal emails which can be obtained from our website www.carerstogether.org

Staying Informed And Keeping Up To Date With New Information

There is a huge amount of information circulating at this time and we want to ensure you can get access to the most useful and update to date information as it comes through. Please see below some important websites you should check regularly to stay informed and up to date:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/

https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/

https://www.carersuk.org/

http://www.voluntaryactionnorthlanarkshire.org/

https://www.gov.scot/

IMPORTANT NOTE: BE AWARE OF SCAMS!

North Lanarkshire Council, Trading Standards Services and Citizen’s Advice are asking residents to be aware of scams. Scams have been reported amid the coronavirus outbreak and have included, misinformation on coronavirus in general, bogus callers asking vulnerable people if they want shopping delivered, offering coronavirus testing and retailers increasing prices for essential items.

For further information on recognising and reporting scams, please see links below:

https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=34911

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/

https://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/personal-safety/shut-out-scammers

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