Coronavirus help and advice

COVID-19 Protection Levels - Argyll and Bute is at Level 2

Information and updates regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be displayed on these pages.

For the latest information on symptoms, staying safe and government guidelines on self-isolating and social distancing, please see the NHS Inform website

The latest lockdown guidance is available on the Scottish Government website - Scotland's routemap

Each Local Authority area in Scotland has been allocated a COVID Protection Level. Check which Protection Level each area has been allocated on the Scottish Government website

You can also use the Scottish Government's Protection Level postcode checker to find out what restrictions apply in any area of Scotland by entering a postcode.

Check Coronavirus case numbers and data in your local area:

Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard now provides a map showing the number of cases in local areas, as well as trends for local authorities and NHS boards

Shielding has been paused from 1st August - further information on how to get text updates and advise on risk levels is available here

Scottish Health Awards 2020People's Choice Award Finalist

Argyll and Bute’s Caring for People Partnership teams who have helped thousands of citizens through the recent months of lockdown and restrictions have been nominated for the People’s Choice Award in the National Health Awards. You can vote for them up until 2nd December and watch the Award Ceremony on the 9th December.

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Get help for yourself or someone you know
 
Test and Protect - support if you are self-isolating
 
Information for businesses and self-employed
 
Changes to bin collections and recycling
 

Support for individuals and vulnerable people >

Find out about getting help for yourself or someone you know - help with food, support, finances, health, pets and more
 

Changes to services >

Find out about any changes to our services - bin collections, births, deaths, marriages, planning and building standards, licensing and more
 

Volunteering and supporting people >

Find out about volunteering and supporting people in your community- guidance, support and funding for volunteers and third sector groups
 

Information for businesses and self-employed >

Find out about the different sources of support and funding for businesses affected by Coronavirus
 

Schools, parent and carers >

Find information about schools, school meals, support for parents and children, and more
 

Council staff >

Information for council employees - home working, health and stress, redeployment and volunteering, and more

 

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