The organisation Scottish Rural Action, which seeks to improve the lives of people in rural communities, has issued its latest newsletter – and there’s a heavy focus in it on matters relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the articles featured is one on the Connecting Scotland initiative, set up by the Scottish Government in response to the coronavirus crisis to support vulnerable people who are at home and are digitally excluded. It aims to connect up to 9,000 people who are not already online, on a low income and at high risk if severe illness from COVID-19.
It also features links to the National Rural Mental Health Forum, which has recently launched an online platform on its website where practitioners can share ideas and resources, and to Alzheimer Scotland, which has produced a leaflet explaining what people with dementia might expect if needing hospital treatment with COVID-19 or any other illness.
Martine Scott, programme manager with the Scottish Rural Medicine Collaborative, said, “Scottish Rural Action provides an excellent resource for anyone working in the country’s remote and rural communities.
“The COVID-19 situation is changing by the day and Scottish Rural Action is proving to be a ‘go-to’ platform for information and signposted links.
“As it says on its website, it is important that we pull together, share ideas and support each other during this difficult time.”
