Covid-19 Guidance
For an easy read version of how to stay safe, visit here. We are continuing to support community and voluntary groups to deliver the vital services that are needed to ensure that our communities remain safe, supported and informed. We have provided the below links to key sources of information to help the local communities in Aberdeenshire keep informed and up to date with the most recent Coronavirus announcements.
Socialising
- To help protect yourself and others limit gatherings to a maxinmum of 3 houselholds.
- For guidance on how to stay safe, visit Coronavirus in Scotland - gov.scot.
Hospitality & Shopping
- All open.
- Face coverings must still be worn indoors.
Travel & Quarantine
- For rules on travelling to Scotland and to check if a country is on the red, amber or green list, visit Coronavirus in Scotland - gov.scot.
Schools
All schools are open for full-time in-school learning.
Colleges & Universities
Colleges and Universities are open for in-person learning and research.
Public Services
Public services are open.
Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership
Grampian Coronavirus Assistance Hub
National Standards for Community Engagement
Volunteering
To those of you who have volunteered either through the Grampian Coronavirus Assistance Hub or your local community groups and organisations, you are more appreciated than you will ever know. Your efforts have been outstanding and the support you have given to those in need has demonstrated what being human is all about: treating others as you would wish to be treated yourself. To those of you who have volunteered but not yet been called upon, please don't be despondent; volunteering is needed all year round by many groups and people. We hope that you would consider volunteering in 'normal' times as well as during national emergencies, so if you'd like to hear more about volunteering opportunities, please email us to register your interest: volunteering@avashire.org.uk. You can also visit our volunteering webpage which can be found by clicking here.
Read about AVA's Community Spirit Awards here.
Third Sector Lab
Third Sector Lab is a digital service delivery for charities. They can help you get started with remote working and provide vital information on best-practice, policies, guidance and more, for rapid deployment of essential charity services to online channels. It has free weekly open Zoom calls in partnership with SCVO to help charities connect.