Western Isles volunteers rise to COVID challenge
MSP thanks volunteers who have helped, and continue to help, the NHS and their local communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Special contribution to COVID response
Special Constables volunteer tens of thousands of hours to support Police Scotland’s response to coronavirus.
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Lochaber community pulls together to give Nevis Range a lift after lockdown
Two volunteer events have been organised, a bike trail maintenance day and a ‘clear the hill’ litter picking weekend.
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Appin Aid gets community through hard times
Since the outbreak of the virus, donations have rallied in excess of £8,000 so far to make sure any residents facing financial challenges get support.
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Help on hand for those who need it most
The Caring for People Team is a partnership approach with Health and Social Care Partnership, Third Sector Interface (TSI) and Argyll and Bute Council working together to offer assistance to those most in need.
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Lifeline Mull project receives crisis cash boost
South West Mull and Iona Development has been co-ordinating support efforts within the community and its volunteers have contacted most of the 330 households spread out across the area.
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Bonawe helpline opens
The special phone line for people self-isolating and who need help was started by The Ardchattan Centre group and fliers have been dropped into households all along the Bonawe Road.
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Mull wages war on coronavirus enemy
A £5,000 goal was soon smashed by crowdfunders to build up ‘a war chest’ to wage battle on COVID-19 and now another appeal is fast heading for a new £7,000 target to help buy medical supplies.
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Coping with COVID-19 donations needed
Islanders are doing all they can to shield people and homes most at risk but donations are needed to help reimburse volunteers for petrol expenses and to pay for other community needs as the pandemic continues.
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Mask makers to the rescue
It started when Bonawe’s Breege Smyth was contacted by Hope Kitchen in urgent need of masks to help keep its volunteeers, and the people who use the Soroba Road-based service, safe.