Tag: coronavirus

COVID-19-related support: Discretionary Fund for business

Do you know of any East Lothian businesses or self-employed people who have not yet qualified for any COVID-19-related support grant funding?

East Lothian Council’s Discretionary Fund will open for applications today (Wednesday 3rd February), with a closing date of 5pm on Monday 8th February – so it’s very important that applications are submitted quickly.

More details are in the news release issued yesterday.

The application form is on our dedicated business support web page – which also contains other really useful information on grants, loans & other financial support for businesses at this time.

FREE Coronavirus Vaccine Transport for people with mobility challenges

HcL are delighted to share that they are offering FREE transport for people with mobility challenges to get their vaccine. 

Please note:

– Any person who has challenges with getting out and about due to age, disability, heath issues, additional support needs or geographic remoteness is eligible to use the service.

– You do not need to be registered with HcL already.

Bookings are subject to availability so we recommend passengers call as soon as they have their vaccine appointment. We will do our very best to help transport a many people as we can, under current guidelines.

Call 0131 447 9949 to book for transport in Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian.

Coronavirus Support

Community support briefing – Jan 2021

In light of the latest government restrictions, I am forwarding the attached briefing note to you on behalf of Sharon Saunders, our Head of Communities & Partnerships. I hope you find it useful to see this summary of the national position and the impact on some council services. I think you might find it particularly useful to see the summary of advice for the shielding community and our more vulnerable residents – and the information on financial advice too.

Pauline Gray

Communications Adviser, East Lothian Council

Financial Support during COVID-19 leaflet

Coronavirus information from East Lothian Council

Shielding advice & support

Briefing for community groups (Jan 2021)Download