Coronavirus Information
For update to date goverment guidance on coronavirus vis gov.uk.
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS Inform online coronavirus service for advice.
Are you a Vulnerable Patient
Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person
Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
If you believe you have been missed in the “At Risk” Cohort or any of the Cohort groups
https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/invitations-and-appointments/missing-appointment-details
NHS Inform Contact form
You should use the form to provide contact details and an explanation of why you think you should have received an invitation.
This will help NHS Scotland to confirm your eligibility and get back to you with a letter or information on how to arrange your vaccination appointment.
Before you complete this form, check that you:
- Fit into one of the priority groups currently being invited for vaccination (groups 1 – 6)
- Live in an NHS health board area that recommends contacting them via this form
Unpaid Carers
People who provide vital face-to-face care and support for others, and who haven’t already been given an appointment, are now being invited to register for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
If you believe you an Unpaid Career - please click on the link below to the form you need to fill in
COVID Status Certification (Covid Passports)
Vaccination Status Scheme Launched
A service that allows people travelling abroad to access their record of vaccination status themselves has launched. Only those planning to travel to a country or territory where a record of vaccination status is needed as an entry requirement should download the record or request it. While there are no countries currently requiring vaccination status to travel, international travel restrictions can change quickly requiring such measures to be in place. The measures are intended to ease the burden on the NHS by removing the need for people to ask their GP for a status record.
As Scotland’s vaccination programme progresses, vaccination status will be replaced by digital COVID Status Certificates, which will include vaccination and testing data to be used for outbound international travel. People will be able access their COVID-19 Vaccine Status online, by logging on to:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/get-a-record-of-your-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-status
A Freephone Covid Status Helpline will allow people to get the record posted to them. It can be contacted on 0808 196 8565.
The Scottish Government continues to urge a highly cautious approach to international travel, given the risk of new variants.
Mental Wellbeing During Covid-19
COVID-19 means we are all experiencing an unprecedented situation. Everyone reacts differently, and we will have periods where we find it more difficult to deal with. It’s okay not to feel okay. Talking to someone can often help.
Visit NHS Inform for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Do you have a Pre-Existing Condition?
Macmillan – Cancer & Covid-19
Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
Diabetes UK – Coronavirus & Diabetes
Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with chronic kidney disease