Personal Health
Updated: 19 April 2021
The local advisory group is working to develop resources for Mull & Iona's specific circumstances.
Below are links to current advice from governments.
Any UK (Westminster) or foreign sites should be consulted for information only and may lack links to resources appropriate for Scotland.
Government Coronavirus Home Pages
Scottish: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Argyll and Bute Council: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-help-and-advice
UK (Westminster): https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Personal Healthcare, Treatment, Testing and HomeCare
Scottish Government Collection:
https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/#lookingafteryourselfandothers
Scottish NHS Inform Collection:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Advice about shielding for vulnerable individuals
https://www.gov.scot/publications/covid-shielding/
Test and Protect Guidance
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-protect-summary/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-protect/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-protect-advice-for-employers/
Guidance for Consumers
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-consumers/
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/
How to Travel Safely
https://www.transport.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/transport-transition-plan/advice-on-how-to-travel-safely/
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/coronavirus-travel-information
https://www.calmac.co.uk/covid19/faqs/latest-travel-gudelines
https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/
Cleaning and Decontaminating Non-Healthcare Workplaces and Homes
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings
Education and Children
https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/#educationandchildren
Carers and Social Work https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-unpaid-carers/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-those-providing-guide-support/
https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/#health,careandsocialwork
Animal Owners
https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/#animalowners
| Autumn COVID-19 booster programme | Additional doses will be given in Scotland from September. A further booster vaccination will be … |
| Changes to testing, contact tracing and isolation | What is changing As set out in the Test and Protect Transition plan changes to testing, contact … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people on the Highest Risk List | The COVID-19 Highest Risk List will end on 31 May 2022 We will end the … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for unpaid carers | This guidance is for anyone who cares for a friend or family member who, due … |
| Funding available – Covid Recovery April 2022 | 1. Arnold Clark Community Fund Grants up to £1,000 are available for UK registered charities … |
| Vaccination Appointments | Vaccination Clinics are being arranged locally and letters are not being sent out from a central … |
| Changes in Detail | Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will … |
| Changes in Restrictions | All restrictions will be lifted from 21st March with one exception. The requirement to wear … |
| International travel restrictions end | Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting, all international travel restrictions for people coming to Scotland … |
| People with COVID-19 symptoms to contact their GP | Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24 … |
| Covid Guidance Changes | 28 FEBRUARY The Covid passport scheme will end on 28 February, though the app will … |
| New support package ahead of Strategic Framework Update. | A new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund targeting support for businesses and communities will … |
| Second boosters for at-risk groups | Second booster jabs will be offered to those aged 75 and over and those at … |
| Children 5 – 11 Vaccination | Children between the ages of five and 11 in Scotland are to be offered a … |
| Distance Aware | Lanyards and badges are available at Tobermory Library. Open Saturdays 10.30 – 1.00 & 1.30 … |
| Moving Home Guidance | Guidance on housing (sales and rental) in Scotland during the COVID-19 outbreak. We know that … |
| Business Ventilation Fund | Guidance on who is eligible, what can be claimed and how to apply. The Business … |
| Advice for people at highest risk | Advice to help people in the Covid highest risk group make informed decisions and access … |
| First Minister’s Statement – 1 February | The following restrictions will continue for the next three weeks – The Covid certification scheme … |
| Getting Tested in Scotland | Updated guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get … |
| Covid-19 Cancellation Fund for Cultural Organisations | This fund supports cultural organisations which have been financially impacted by the cancellation or postponement … |
| Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund | Information about a £2m Scottish food and drink producers fund to provide support to primary … |
| Funding for businesses affected by Omicron control measures | This has been updated with the details for Close contact services (including hairdressers) … |
| International travel restrictions eased | Testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in Scotland are to be dropped and further … |
| Distance Aware Scheme | Distance Aware badges and lanyards show others you need space Distance Aware badges and lanyards … |
| Safer Businesses and Workplaces | The Scottish Government has updated the guidance to relect the changes coming in on January … |
| Care Home Residents | People admitted to adult care homes will no longer have to self-isolate if they have … |
| Funding for businesses … | … affected by Omicron control measures The guidance has been updated. Current details include support … |
| Restrictions Eased | Restrictions brought in to combat the Omicron variant before Christmas will be lifted across Scotland … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Certification Scheme | Information for businesses and event organisers. Overview This guidance explains how the COVID Certification Scheme … |
| Self Assessment taxpayers given more time to complete their returns. | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self … |
| Supporting the tourism sector | £9 million to mitigate impacts of Omicron. Details of a financial package worth up to … |
| Changes to Restrictions | Restrictions on large outdoor events in Scotland, including football matches and concerts, are to be … |
| Easing of restrictions on international travellers | Removal of pre-departure test requirement. From Friday people travelling to Scotland from abroad who are … |
| Lorn and Isles Hospital, Oban – Restricted Visiting | NHS Highland has restricted visiting at Caithness General Hospital, Belford Hospital in Fort William and … |
| First Minister’s statement – 29 December | Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on 29 … |
| Financial Support | The first minister has given details about how the first £100m of additional support for … |
| Post – Monday 20th December | Due to CALMAC running an amended timetable, the outgoing mail will be getting collected in … |
| Update to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospital visiting arrangements | Update to NHSGGC hospital visiting arrangements In response to the increasing transmission of the Omicron … |
| Mull and Iona Pantry | This confidential service is open to everyone in the community. Families or individuals. If you … |
| Visits to people in hospital and care homes | Visitors to hospitals and adult care homes are being asked to take an LFD test … |
| NORTH MULL PARISH, SALEN and ULVA CHURCH | Christmas has NOT been cancelled! But we are having to rearrange how we celebrate it. … |
| Christmas Parties | Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties Given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks … |
| England moves to Plan B | Case numbers of Omicron are believed to be doubling every two – three days. Early … |
| First Minister’s Statement – 7 December | I will give an update on the general COVID situation. I will also share the … |
| International Travel | People arriving in Scotland from abroad will need to take pre-departure Covid tests to help … |
| Boosters – Changes | The UK Government has accepted that all adults over the age of 18 should get … |
| Supporting Communities Fund | Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is now open for applications Closing date for applications … |
| Business Ventilation Fund | The Business Ventilation Fund will provide funding to help small and medium sized businesses improve their … |
| Scots must update certification status before travelling abroad. | Scotland and the rest of the UK have been formally adopted into the European Union’s … |
| International Travel | The first minister confirms Scotland will align with the rest of the UK’s post-arrival lateral … |
| First Minister’s statement – 26 October | In giving an update on the latest COVID situation I will provide an assessment of … |
| Major study to gather long Covid patient data in Scotland | A major study of long Covid plans to gather data from patients to forecast the … |
| Flu and COVID-19 vaccine roll-out | Invitation letters for next eligible groups. Scotland’s flu and COVID-19 Booster programmes are continuing with … |
| Vaccine certification enforcement gets underway | Proof of status needed at higher risk venues. The Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will become … |
| International Travel | South Africa, Mexico and Thailand are among 47 countries coming off the international travel red … |
| Scotland’s Long Covid service | Long COVID relates to people who have “signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection … |
| Vaccine certification scheme – how it will work | This is guidance under proposed changes to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 which … |
| Grants for tenants in rent arrears | £10m to help people worst affected by pandemic to avoid eviction. Councils have been given … |
| Vaccination Passports | Scotland’s new vaccine passport system will not be enforced until two weeks after it is … |
| Vaccination Appointment Booking Service | Argyll and Bute HSCP COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Booking Service If you are over 16 years … |
| International Travel Testing | Scotland to align with UK testing regime. Testing for inbound international travel is to be … |
| Scottish buildings light up to celebrate homecare workers | On the evening of Wednesday 22 September 2021, significant buildings in across Scotland will be … |
| Travel to the USA | The US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated passengers from the UK … |
| Booster Jabs more details | Injections to be given alongside flu jab where appropriate. Residents in care homes for older … |
| Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme | f you are a small- or medium-sized business, you may be entitled to reclaim the … |
| International travel | The international travel traffic light system of restrictions put in place to protect public health … |
| Safety at School | Safety mitigations to keep children, young people and staff safe in schools will be extended … |
| Covid Booster Jabs | The NHS is preparing to offer Covid booster jabs from next week. Those eligible for … |
| Vaccination 12 -15 years old | The vaccination of 12 -15 years old is to go ahead in Scotland with one … |
| Support NHS Highlands | NHS Highland is appealing to the public for its support and understanding as we continue … |
| Vaccination Passports | People in Scotland will need proof they have been fully vaccinated in order to attend … |
| Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund | Round 2 of the COVID-19 Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund specifically supports Scottish-based businesses … |
| Long COVID Support Fund | Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a new £10 million Long COVID Support Fund to … |
| Wearing a mask | Abuse directed at retail and bar staff who ask customers to comply with the law … |
| Third jab for people with weakened Immune systems | Half a million people with severely weakened immune systems are to be offered third Covid … |
| Travel to Portugal | Travellers from the UK to Portugal will not need to be fully vaccinated to avoid … |
| CalMac urges passengers to wear face coverings | As cases of covid continue to rise in Scotland, CalMac passengers are being urged to … |
| First Minister’s Statement 27 August | The number of cases in Scotland 6,835 positive cases in the last 24 hours. [Up … |
| International travel changes | Canada and Denmark are among seven countries moving to the green list in the latest … |
| Vigilance urged as schools feel impact of COVID increase | From NHS Highland As confirmed cases of COVID rise across the NHS Highland area, local … |
| A COVID-19 Inquiry for Scotland | Feedback sought on draft aims and principles. The Scottish Government is inviting views on the … |
| Caution urged as cases increase | Issued by NHS Highland Members of the public across Highland, Argyll and Bute are being … |
| Pandemic has “shifted the fiscal landscape”. | New figures highlight the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the economy and public spending … |
| COVID Recovery consultation | A new consultation launched today will seek the public’s views on legislative reform to support … |
| Vaccination Clinics – Help Needed | If you are running a shop, a restaurant, bar or a community hall then we … |
| Covid Hardship Fund approved for Businesses | Local businesses affected by the covid pandemic can soon apply for covid-recovery grants from a … |
| Early learning and childcare (ELC) services | This guidance is for the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector, and aims to help … |
| Next Vaccination Clinics | Sunday 15 August 11.00 – 18.00 Monday 16 August 10.30 – 16.30 Mull & Iona … |
| Caution urged as restrictions relaxed | As people across Highland, Argyll and Bute start to enjoy their new freedoms with restrictions … |
| Workplace testing rolled out | Organisations with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as … |
| Scotland Loves Local £10 million fund launched | Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million … |
| Free flu vaccine for more people | More people than ever in Scotland will be offered the free flu vaccine to help … |
| Two metre physical distancing will remain in health care | Safeguard will remain under review as NHS remobilises. Physical distancing will remain in place at … |
| Changes to Travel Restrictions | Arrivals from France to Scotland will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully … |
| Vaccinating Teenagers | All 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK should be offered a first dose of the … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal Aid Support and Recovery Business Fund | Apply to the Legal Aid Business Support and Recovery Fund which provides grants to the … |
| Vaccinations for young people with certain conditions | Children and young people aged 12-17 from key groups to be offered COVID-19 vaccine. Young … |
| Covid-19 Micro Grants Fund for Village Halls and Community Organisations. | Argyll and Bute Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new Covid-19 Micro … |
| Pregnancy & Vaccination | The Scottish Government – in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and … |
| Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – 5th grant | Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme … |
| Support for industry impacted by Brexit and Covid-19 | Funding of £1.8 million will help Scottish seafood businesses recover from the severe economic impacts … |
| Changes are being made to self-isolation rules | Changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases to allow … |
| Collect a PCR Covid test kit from Craignure Fire Station by Appointment | As of tomorrow morning 9.30 – 10.30 you can collect a PCR Covid test kit … |
| Balearic Islands removed from travel green list | Rising case rates have led the Balearic Islands to be removed from the international travel … |
| Asymptomatic testing team – Aros Hall until 17th July | IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ISLE OF MULL Don’t forget, if you live on the Isle of … |
| Campaign to treat Argyll and Bute with care | Businesses large and small can get behind a new campaign to ensure locals, visitors and … |
| Mainland Scotland – Changes 19 July | Mainland Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday 19 July. Mull & Iona are … |
| Nearly all restrictions will be lifted in England on 19 July | The following is only applicable in England but is posted because of our connections and … |
| Creative Scotland Open Fund for Sustaining Creative Development | Funding of between £1,000 and £100,000 is available for individual creatives and arts organisations to … |
| UK Government next steps | The United Kingdom government will make a final decision on July 12th. This applies to … |
| Business rates relief | The Scottish Government has introduced extra rates relief discounts to help owners of certain non-domestic … |
| Travel restrictions between Scotland and parts of north west England are to be lifted | A temporary travel restriction between Scotland and parts of north west England is to be … |
| Online portal for Personal Assistants to claim ‘Thank you Payment’ | A special online portal has been launched for more than 10,000 Personal Assistants across Scotland … |
| UK Travel Changes | A temporary travel restriction between Scotland and parts of north west England is to be … |
| Registering for a coronavirus vaccine | You are eligible to register for vaccination using this service if you: are over the … |
| International Travel changes | THE GOOD NEWS … Added to the green list from 4am on 30 June are: … |
| Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19) | Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020. … |
| Review of physical distancing in Scotland – June 2021 | Sets out the outcome of a review of physical distancing in public places, taking account … |
| Strategic Framework – June 22 2021 | Sets out how and why our COVID-19 response strategy will change in light of new … |
| Vaccination status record | Your vaccination status is a record of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you have received. Your … |
| Compulsory Vaccination of Care Home workers – No Plans | The Scottish government has said it is not planning to make the vaccination of care … |
| Vaccination Clinics 12 & 13 June | IMPORTANT message from NHS Highland Kate MacCallum regarding under 40 Pfizer vaccines Due to being … |
| Financial support for school costs and healthy foods | Low income parents are being encouraged to apply for the financial support they are eligible … |
| New £3 million fund to help industry rebuild. | Tourism organisations will be able to apply for funding to promote key visitor destinations in … |
| UK Travel Guidance | The UK Travel guidance was updated on 21 May but without an offficial announcement. It … |
| COVID-19 vaccination status scheme launches | Measure will provide confirmation of vaccination when required for foreign travel. A service that allows … |
| Missed vaccination appointment? | Call for those who missed vaccine appointments to come forward. Anyone who was part of … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) stadia and live events guidance | The Scottish Government have published guidance on how businesses and events should assess the number … |
| Significant easing of restrictions | People will be able to hug their loved ones and meet in private homes as … |
| Calculating physical distancing capacity in public settings | Guidance on how to work out the maximum number of people who can physically distance … |
| Check In Scotland | New service to enable faster contact tracing of COVID-19 cases. A new digital service to … |
| Guidance on angling | The First Minister has announced further easing of travel restrictions from Friday 16 April 2021 and of other … |
| Regular rapid testing for everyone | Free lateral flow test kits will be available for anyone without symptoms. From tomorrow (Monday) … |
| Visiting Hospitals in Glasgow | We are pleased to let you know in line with restrictions easing and the announcement … |
| Help for businesses – Discretionary Fund 2 launches | The Discretionary Fund phase 2 is now open and available to small businesses and the … |
| Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex | Due to major capital works commencing on site , the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex (including our … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Close contact services | Information for people who provide close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauticians on … |
| Free lateral flow covid test | As a Community Pharmacy we have been asked for the free lateral flow Covid tests … |
| Scottish Enterprise – Information for Businesses | The Scottish Enterprise website has a wide range of information inclusing a section on Operating … |
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance – Revised | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Pharmacy – End of the Delivery Service | With the further lifting of covid restrictions next Friday will be the end of the … |
| Funding Updates | Outdoor Community Play Fund The Outdoor Community Play Fund for 2021-22 is now open. Grants … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): local protection levels | https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/ … |
| Check in Scotland | The Check in Scotland app has been developed by NHS Scotland as part of Test … |
| Travelling around Scotland | The Scottish Government has confirmed the travel guidance. If you live in: Na h-Eileannan an … |
| Mull & Iona Medical Group | PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE Mull & Iona Medical group will be CLOSED for the public holidays … |
| Bunessan Easter Runs | Due to the continued, though, hopefully easing of, the current restrictions, the Bunessan Easter Runs … |
| Food bank | The Mull and Iona Pantry – Food bank – will be closed for one week … |
| Places of worship in Level 4 can reopen from Friday | People living in all parts of Scotland will be able to attend places of worship … |
| £25 million for tourism recovery | Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund are included in a new … |
| Western Isles to move to level three | The Western Isles are to move back to level three Covid restrictions from 18:00 on … |
| Your Guide to Mental Health Organisations & Support Groups | Our goal is to provide information on mental health resources available to those living in … |
| Mull Highland Games – 2021 Postponed | It is with much regret that the Mull Highland Games Committee have decided to cancel … |
| MCC Statement on Lockdown Easing | When the Scottish Government announced the update to the Strategic Framework on Tuesday, it was … |
| Third Sector Growth Fund | A new £30 million fund is being established to support small businesses within the third … |
| Parents question safety of Tobermory High School | Mull Community Council has written to the Argyll and Bute Education Service about concerns expressed … |
| EU states to resume AstraZeneca vaccine rollout | The EU’s leading states are to restart their roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after … |
| Supporting rural tourism | More seasonal rangers, temporary toilets, car parking and campervan facilities will help rural areas to … |
| Free support & guidance to help your business right now | On March 16th, the Scottish Government released a timetable for easing restrictions, summarising the route … |
| Vaccine side effects: My experience of them and what they mean | I was over the moon to get vaccinated. I’ve covered the coronavirus pandemic, including the … |
| ScotRail to be nationalised | Scotland’s train services are to be run by a public sector body, the Scottish government … |
| Timetable of easing Lockdown – Indicative Dates | Download this timetable 2 April Lifting the ‘Stay at Home’ requirement and replacing it with … |
| Support for Ports and Harbours Update | Funding for ports and harbours was announced as part of a package of support by Fisheries … |
| All Scottish councils agree to tax freeze | All of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have frozen council tax rates at last year’s levels. … |
| Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers | Funding is available to support freelance creative professionals working in the arts and creative sector … |
| Supporting Communities Fund – funding for community groups | The Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is currently open (closing 20th March) and community groups can … |
| Home Buyers | A tax cut for Scottish house buyers will end as planned on 1 April, despite … |
| Budget 2021 – UK Government | Coronavirus support Furlough to be extended until the end of September Government to continue paying … |
| Community Nurses on foot to vaccinate residents | Isle of Mull District Nurse Moira Westland and Staff Nurse Cara Donnelly have recently been … |
| Support for Health and Social Care staff | Health and social care professionals will have access to a new specialist service offering confidential … |
| Compliance self-assessment tool | Tool to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 control measures within your workplace. “We appreciate that … |
| Argyll and Bute HSCP | Craignure Slipway will be temporarily closed on the 6th and 7th March. During this time … |
| Argyll & Bute – Business discretionary fund now open | The fund is open to any small businesses and the self-employed based in Argyll and … |
| Scotland Key Facts 2021 | Rural Scotland Key Facts 2021 compares and contrasts circumstances in remote and accessible rural areas … |
| The Route Map out of Restrictions | The route map has been announced by the First Minister. Dates are indicative and not … |
| England – Easing of Restrictions | Step 1, part 1 – on 8 March All pupils and college students return fully, … |
| Further funding released for the Tourism Sector | Please find details in link of further funding released for the Tourism Sector and being … |
| Rate Relief extended | Extra money for mental health, education and tackling poverty. Retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses … |
| New Covid-19 Volunteering Opportunities | Argyll and Bute HSCP, the British Red Cross Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and … |
| Guidance on schools reopening | This guidance has been issued in response to the First Minister’s statement to Parliament on … |
| More business support now live | £60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors. Two funds to support … |
| Travel from Abroad | Everyone arriving in Scotland on an international flight from next Monday will have to quarantine … |
| Wildfires – Increased risk | There has been a serious wildfire on Benbecula which has seen firefighters working through the … |
| Increased support for childminders | Payments will support business sustainability. Grants of £750 are being paid to all registered childminders … |
| Ferry Changes, Craignure – Oban 6-7 March | Argyll and Bute Council will carry out essential maintenance works to the Craignure linkspan over … |
| Seafood Producers Resilience Fund | Support for eligible shellfish catchers and producers, in addition to trout farmers who have faced … |
| Bounce Back Loans | Small firms are to get more time to repay state-backed loans taken out to help … |
| Expansion of Coronavirus testing | The First Minister has announced that – The regular testing of healthcare workers will be … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Island Equivalent Payment | The island equivalent payment recognises that while islands face a lower level of restrictions, there … |
| The Scottish Budget | In Numbers The Scottish economy is now 7.1% smaller than it was pre-Covid-19. The UK … |
| Supporting the wedding sector | Increased fund to go live this week. A £25 million fund to support the wedding … |
| Support for the tourism and events sector | Some of you may already be aware of these but for those that are not, … |
| If not now, when? | Social Renewal Advisory Board report: January 2021 The Social Renewal Advisory Board was set up … |
| Protecting Scottish shop workers from abuse | New legislation has been passed to protect Scottish shop workers from abuse from customers. The … |
| Vaccinations on Mull | From the end of January supplies of the Astrazeneca Oxford vaccine will be arriving on Mull … |
| Business Interuption Insurance | Tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first … |
| Shielding social care workers support scheme | You may be eligible to apply for a lump sum back payment if you are … |
| DigitalBoost Development Grant – Now Open For Applications | Main Web Site CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS The DigitalBoost Development Grant Fund is now open (as … |
| Craignure – Oban Ferry & Scotrail | Scotrail have provided their next batch of timetables which will operate from 13 December 2020 … |
| Extending support for hospitality, retail and leisure | A significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across … |
| The Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund | Argyll and Bute Council has launched a new fund aimed at tackling financial insecurity for … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland | Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested … |
| College and university returns postponed | University students will be taught online throughout January and February, with the vast majority not … |
| Business Support | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Pre-departure coronavirus testing | New public health requirements. Passengers travelling to Scotland from abroad will be required to have … |
| The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook | The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook sets out the facts about the vaccines, highlighting how they … |
| Support for businesses | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Business Support – January 5th | Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat … |
| Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities for children … | … and young people during lockdown. Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities … |
| Information on the New Restrictions (Mainland) – 5th January | The restrctions announced by the First Minister apply to all of mainland Scotalnd (currently in … |
| EU-UK negotiations: Analysis | Summary of the Implications for Scotland of the EU-UK future relationship agreement On 24 December, … |
| 21 December – Borders closing | A number of Countries are closing borders to flights from the UK. These include India, … |
| Furlough scheme extended | The Chancellor has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April … |
| Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease | Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals. … |
| Care home vaccinations to start this week | Residents of homes for older people in Scotland will begin to receive the Pfizer vaccine … |
| Travel Guidance – Update & Current Guides | A ban on travel to and from Jersey is being introduced following a significant increase … |
| Travel to the EU from January 1st | The European Commission has confirmed reports that a ban on travel to the EU because … |
| New Financial Support | Businesses across Scotland will benefit from a new £185 million package of targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) … |
| Staggered return to campus for university students | Further COVID testing before restart of new term. Universities will stagger the return of undergraduate … |
| Next year’s Higher and Advanced Highers exams are to be cancelled | Education Secretary John Swinney said that the decision was based on the disruption that Covid … |
| In Brief – New Levels from Friday 11 December | Level 3 Restrictions at this level see cafes, pubs and restaurants allowed to open until … |
| Mull Medical Group 60+ Flu Clinics | Salen Surgery – Friday 11th December 11am to 4pm Tobermory Surgery – Tuesday 15th December … |
| ASSC – Guidance | The ASSC (Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers) have received further guidance from the Scottish Government. … |
| No extension to School Holidays | The first minister confirms there will be no extension to Scotland’s school Christmas holidays. Talks had … |
| Holiday Accomodation & Festive Bubbles | The ASSC have received the following clarification from the Scottish Government: “We’re sorry to come … |
| First Scottish vaccinations on Tuesday 8 December | The first minister expects vaccines to be delivered over the course of December and this … |
| Review of Protection Levels | The Scottish government is not proposing any immediate changes today to the Covid-19 alert levels. … |
| £500 bonus for health and social care staff | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers … |
| More people can claim Self-Isolation Support Grant | The first minister turns to the eligibility for the self-isolation support grant of £500. Ms … |
| Guidance for students returning home | Plans for mass testing of asymptomatic students. Students travelling home at the end of term … |
| International Travel – changes | Quarantine rules are changing. From 15 December passengers returning to the UK from high-risk countries … |
| Guidance for the Festive period | Between 23 – 27 December, you can form a “bubble” of up to three households. … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetable change | From Tuesday 24th November, there will be changes to the timetable. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and … |
| Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Grant | This application process is now open, and will close on the 18th December 2020 at … |
| Travel Exceptions November 19 | Exceptions This is a list of limited exceptions from the guidance not to travel into … |
| Calmac – 27th November to 19th December | During this period, 27th November to 19th December, MV Isle of Arran will be covering … |
| News Summary 17 November | 19 council areas see no change to their levels this week. 2 areas, East Lothian … |
| Scottish Child Payment – Details | What is Scottish Child Payment? It’s a new payment for families on certain benefits or … |
| Helping students home at the end of term | Plans to support students to return safely. Thousands of students in Scotland will be tested … |
| Supporting the Langoustine sector | £1 million assistance for new group. A new resilience group has been granted £1 million … |
| Renewable heat scheme for homeowners | Support to reduce energy usage. A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and … |
| Germany & Sweden – Travellers must quarantine for 14 days | Quarantine for travellers arriving from Germany and Sweden Travellers arriving in Scotland from Germany and … |
| Furlough Scheme extended and other measures | Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme across the UK … |
| Support for the Self Employed | The self-employed will be able to claim state aid of up to 80% of profits, … |
| New benefit system to offer short term assistance | Payment introduced to protect people when challenging benefit decisions. People challenging disability benefit decisions will … |
| Mortgage holidays extended | Mortgage payment holidays are being extended for homeowners financially affected by the pandemic. The scheme … |
| Credit card freeze extended | Payment holidays on credit cards, car finance, personal loans and pawned goods have been extended … |
| Updated schools guidance | Strengthened safety measures for pupils and staff. Guidance on school safety has been updated to … |
| Hardship grants open to licensed sports and social clubs | The Economy Secretary has confirmed eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close … |
| Face covering exemption cards launched | Supporting everyone to feel safer. The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card, … |
| Hospitality provisions – changes to current restrictions | The new levels framework will increase the opportunity for hospitality businesses to operate during different … |
| Proposals for Tourism recovery | Taskforce recommendations published. The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the … |
| Halloween and Bonfire Night | Families and children are being urged to avoid guising this Halloween to minimise the risk … |
| New Strategic Framework document | This document sets out our strategic approach to suppress the virus to the lowest possible … |
| Business Financial Support – Update 23 October | The First Minister has said that some restrictions on business are likely to be necessary … |
| Shielding Update – 23 October | The First Minister has advised that anyone who was shielding should follow, as a minimum, … |
| Financial Support | The UK Government has announced new support for businesses. 1) Grants for businesses affected by … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restrictions Fund | Eligibility and how to apply for a share of the £40 million fund to support … |
| Self-Isolation Support Grant | Nobody should be forced to choose between doing the right thing, and being able to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect | Test and Protect, Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support strategy’, is a public … |
| 12 October- English Area Restrictions | These are details of which areas are subject to which alert level in England The … |
| Visiting times extended for friends and family. | Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer … |
| New Financial Support for Businesses | The UK government will pay two-thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and … |
| COVID-19 Winter Hardship Fund | Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this coming winter will be very challenging for many … |
| Building Back Better – Online community forum launches | Communities across Argyll and Bute continue to play a significant part in the response to … |
| Revised Retail Sector Guidance | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauty … |
| School Exams Update | The Scottish Government has announced that – National 5 exams will be cancelled and replaced … |
| Your views needed on Amenity services | Argyll and Bute’s council has to identify options to meet a projected budget gap of … |
| Guidance – Organised activities for children and young people. | Comprehensive Guidance has been revised and updated [05 October] Available here: Scottish Government Mother/baby groups … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Closed from mid-afternoon on Saturday | BEAR Scotland teams are on standby for heavy rain across much of Scotland this weekend … |
| Advice for animal owners | Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on looking after the health and welfare of … |
| Flu DROP IN clinic further information | Please direct any queries to the surgery by phoning 01688 302 013/ 302 109. We … |
| Mull and Iona Pantry | Mull and Iona Pantry will be closed from Thursday 1st October – Wednesday 14th October. … |
| Community food-growing spaces | This guidance applies to outdoor community food-growing sites. This includes all forms of community food-growing … |
| Rebuilding a fairer Scotland after COVID-19 | Expertise and experience wanted to help tackle poverty and inequality. Ideas are being gathered to … |
| Student Guidance | The Scottish government has just issued updated guidance that students can return to their family homes (previously … |
| Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits | Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits are.. Salen Pillar box (outside Spar shop) Aros … |
| Help shape a fairer recovery | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting people and communities – call for ideas Community groups and organisations can … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| New Government Support announced | The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and … |
| Flu Clinics – Mull & Iona Medical Group | We are now able to release the dates for our proposed flu clinics. If you … |
| New measures – Self Catering | From Friday 25 September, people from more than one household (or extended household) must not … |
| A83 has Reopened | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful reopened under traffic light control this morning … |
| New Measures – Document links | If you want to read in more depth the links below will connect you to … |
| New Measures to drive down infection rate | Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Reopens Wednesday | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful is expected to reopen under traffic light … |
| Monday 21st September – Briefings | There have been significant Press conferences this morning. Chief Scientific Officer of the United Kingdom, … |
| New Restrictions in England | ‘Major increase’ in Covid cases in north-west England, Yorkshire and parts of the Midlands In … |
| Travel – Quarantine changes | People arriving in England and Scotland from Singapore and Thailand will not have to quarantine … |
| A83 – Rest and Be Thankful – update | Clearance work continues at Rest and Be Thankful following landslide The repair of damage to … |
| North East England – Restrictions confirmed | The Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham council areas will … |
| Calmac Winter Time tables – Bookings Open | Booking for the Winter timetable is now open. Calmac Winter Time … |
| Old Military Road reopened | The road used to divert traffic past a landslide at the Rest and Be Thankful … |
| Small businesses – Insurance Claims | Small businesses in the UK have been thrown a lifeline after London’s High Court ruled some … |
| Roads Update | The Old Military Road local diversion route has reopened this morning, Tuesday, following the completion … |
| Building resilience for island communities | Island communities will benefit from a £2 million programme of locally-led green projects designed to … |
| Further quarantine measures introduced for travellers | Quarantine required for Hungary and La Réunion travel, while Sweden added to exemption list. Travellers … |
| Changes to Rules 10 September | The following changes have a confirmed date of Monday 14 September but we are encouraged … |
| Protect Scotland – New App details | The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone … |
| Keep Argyll & Bute out of Lockdown | With the number of positive Covid-19 cases rising in Scotland, it’s important we work together … |
| Mobile Testing – Week 7th September | Community Testing for Covid-19 in mainland Argyll & Bute Schedule from 8 September 2020 Accessing … |
| Extended restrictions – Renfrewshire & East Dunbartonshire | Due to a continued rise in #coronavirus cases in the West of Scotland, we are extending restrictions … |
| CalMac Support for Customers with Urgent Medical Appointments | CalMac have introduced a new Urgent Medical Appointments Protocol to support island residents traveling to … |
| Portugal – Arrivals will have to self-isolate | Passengers arriving in Scotland from Portugal after 04:00 on Saturday will have to self-isolate for … |
| Help for childcare providers | Transitional Support Fund opens to help protect from COVID-19. Applications are now open for funding … |
| Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September | Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September Due to the reductions in lockdown restrictions the … |
| Sign up for home insulation scheme | Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient … |
| Travellers from Greece will have to self-isolate from Thursday | Travellers from Greece will be required to self-isolate at home for 14 days on arrival … |
| Restrictions introduced across West of Scotland | Indoor gatherings limited in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. Following an increase in the … |
| Living Well Grants – Argyll & Bute HSCP | Argyll & Bute HSCP have launched year 2 of the Living Well (Self Management grants) … |
| Free debt advice expanded | More people will be able to benefit from free debt advice following investment from the … |
| Extra support for families of disabled children | The Scottish Government will lay legislation to enable delivery of the new Child Winter Heating … |
| Scottish culture and heritage – Emergency funding announced | Culture and heritage sectors are to benefit from a £59 million funding package to protect … |
| Fishing Boats – After Brexit | Owners are being urged to register their fishing vessels as food businesses, and have them … |
| Travel Changes from 04.00 Saturday | Travellers from the Czech Republic & Jamaica will be required to quarantinemfrom 4.00am Saturday. Source: … |
| Check if you can claim a grant … | … through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. If you’re self-employed or a member of a … |
| Police given powers to break up large houseparties | Police Scotland granted powers to break up large house parties. Restrictions on social gatherings will … |
| Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings … | Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and … |
| Events sector guidance | There have been numerous updates to the Events Sector guidance. Document Published 23 August. Available … |
| Country Travel rules – 20 August | A significant rise in the number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Austria, Croatia, Switzerland … |
| Gyms etc – 31 August | Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sports courts can now reopen from 31 August. For indoors … |
| Delivering R100 (Superfast broadband access for all) | Voucher scheme to ensure superfast broadband access for all. Details of a voucher scheme to … |
| Advice for unpaid carers | This guidance is for anyone who cares for a friend or family member who, due … |
| France – Quarantine for arrivals from 04.00 am Saturday [UK Government] | The UK & Scottish governments have removed France from the Covid-19 travel corridor list. The … |
| Road surfacing work starting 19th August | Capital surfacing works will start next week on Mull. The roads affected will be… B8073 Killiemore … |
| Aberdeen – Restrictions continue | People in Aberdeen City are asked not to travel more than 5 miles for leisure, … |
| West Coast Motors – Service update from 12 August | From Wednesday 12 August 2020 service across the network will increase as the schools begin … |
| Face Covering Exempt Card | If you spot someone carrying a face covering exempt card, please be aware that they … |
| Care home visiting expanded | Care home residents will be able to receive more outdoor visitors from Monday, 10 August, … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry – Supplemetary information | Last Updated: 07 Aug 2020 Due to limited passenger numbers on the vessel, all passengers … |
| Changes in Face Covering Guidance – 7 August | Face coverings are currently mandatory in shops and on public transport. The first minister said … |
| From 14 August – Collecting contact details manadatory for Hospitality Businesses | From Friday 14 August, it will be mandatory for hospitality businesses to collect customer details. … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry | Thursday 6th August Due to a technical problem, all sailings on the Tobermory- Kilchoan route … |
| Back to school travel guidance | As schools return find out more about the measures West Coast Motors have put in … |
| Aberdeen – New Restrictions | ABERDEEN The Scottish government, in line with the local health team and Aberdeen City Council, … |
| A83 Road Closure | 09.00 5th August Update The A83 remains CLOSED in both directions between Rest and be … |
| Give your views on housing in Argyll and Bute | Residents in Argyll and Bute are being asked to say what matters most to them … |
| Oban – Craignure | 10 August – 18 October 2020 Timetable | Check the service status of this route before you travel Calmac have published the next … |
| Restrictions in the North West – Holidays | The following is from the official Government Guidelines on the new restrictions in the North … |
| Tobermory Open Air Producers Market – 11-2 Every Monday | Tobermory Open Air Producers Market every Monday 11-2 pm selling the best of locally grown … |
| Round & About – August Issue – Available Now | The August issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Past … |
| Travel to North West of England | People living in Scotland are being advised to avoid travel to areas in northern England … |
| Contact Tracing | Contact tracing is a process for identifying people at risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection because … |
| Calmac Update – 30 July | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 31 July customers will be … |
| Childcare & Schools | The Scottish Government has confirmed that pupils in Scotland will return to school from 11 … |
| News Update 30 July | Headlines A Scottish government assessment confirms that pupils will return to school full time from … |
| Self Isolation period increased | People who test positive for coronavirus or show symptoms in the UK must now self-isolate … |
| Hotel Recovery Programme | A £14 million Hotel Recovery Programme will help to secure up to 3,000 jobs at … |
| Coronavirus Support Scheme for Self-catering Businesses | The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support Scheme for Self-Catering Businesses provides financial help for self-catering businesses across … |
| 10 Covid-19 Scams to watch out for | 1. Fake government emails offering grants of up to £7,500. Clicking on the links allows … |
| NHS Pharmacy First Scotland: information for patients | What is NHS Pharmacy First Scotland? NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy (a … |
| Advice on how to travel safely | Transport Scotland has produced comprehensive advice on How to Travel Safely There are dedicated sections … |
| Are you eligible for help towards your child’s school meals and clothing? | Parents in Argyll and Bute are being invited to find out whether or not they … |
| Funding to support Events | A funding package of £10 million has been established to help the events sector recover … |
| Bus Timetables | West Coast Motor’s new timetables are available on their website. 494 Tobermory to Calgary 95/ … |
| Quarantine – reimposed on arrivals from Spain | “Having reviewed the latest data earlier today, @scotgov is also reimposing 14 day quarantine for … |
| Advice to animal owners | Advice to owners of pets, companion animals and livestock who may be required to self-isolate … |
| Mull and Iona Vets Covid-19 Update: | As always, in case of emergency or if urgent attention or advice is required we … |
| Mull Music Festival – Postponed until April 2021 | “Unfortunately we are going to have to put the brakes on our October Mull Music … |
| Changes to Shielding from 23 July | From tomorrow if you are shielding you may: meet with up to eight people indoors … |
| Guidance for homeworking | This guidance is intended to support employers and the self-employed with the continuation of homeworking. … |
| Guidance for caravan sites and holiday parks | As from 15th July, most holiday accommodation, including caravan sites and campsites, is permitted to … |
| Calmac Update 21 July | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, we are pleased to update that from 22 July customers will … |
| COVID-19 testing for under-fives | Children under the age of five who are displaying potential coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be … |
| Updated Guidance – 20 July | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for the following Events Sector guidance – Multiple … |
| Quarantine rules lifted for Spain | Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements. Border health measures requiring people … |
| Retail sector guidance – Revised | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers and barbers, which … |
| Agriculture loan scheme launches | Loans aim to maintain cash flow for farmers and crofters during COVID-19 crisis. A loan … |
| Support for childcare sector | Transitional Support Fund announced. Funding of £11.2m is being made available to support childcare providers … |
| Updated Guidance for Funeral Services | This guidance explains what restrictions are currently in place for funeral services and wider public … |
| Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance | Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance on collection of customer and visitor contact details – … |
| Breast Cancer Screening to resume | The Breast Screening Programme which was paused in March because of coronavirus (COVID-19) is to … |
| Small and micro businesses guidance for safe re-opening | This guidance is to help micro (less than 10 employees) and small (less than 50 … |
| Visiting family and friends in hospital | People in hospital who do not have coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to have a … |
| Safety Rules for the Kilchoan, Lochaline or Iona ferry. | For the Duration of the crossing, the following safety rules apply You MUST remain in … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Guidance for Hairdressers and barbers | Guidance published to ensure safe return for salons. [Full Guidance here] Hairdressers and barbers are … |
| Public Toilets Reopening – Update | The council is working hard to align itself to the Scottish Government’s road map to … |
| Guidance on moving home | The Guidance on moving home has been updated. This guidance contains advice to ensure that … |
| Childminder services guidance | On 10 July Scotland entered Phase 3 of the route map for recovery from COVID-19. As … |
| Retail sector guidance | Guidance for the retail sector including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations … |
| Staying safe and protecting others – All the Rules! | The Scottish Government has published the new rules on staying safe and protecting others to … |
| Help for homebuyers and employment support | New initiatives to support homebuyers and help people into work or to re-train have been … |
| Calmac 9 July 2020 – Bookings and Physical Distancing | Following discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 10 July customers … |
| Shielding Advice – From 10 July | The advice is to keep shielding until at least 31 July 2020. From 10 July, … |
| Lockdown Changes – Update 9 July | The following changes have been announced by the First Minister 10 July The general rules … |
| Visitor Charter | PLAN AHEAD, BE PREPARED Marketing Mull and Iona (MMI) has prepared a Visitor Charter in … |
| Updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions. These conditions … |
| Next steps for people shielding | Pause on shielding to be considered. Advice for people who are shielding is to change … |
| Scotland Airbridges | From Friday, travellers are exempt from quarantine rules when they arrive in Scotland from: Andorra, … |
| Summer Financial Statement – Key Points | The Key points of the Summer Financial Statement from Rishi Sunak. Please note: Further detail … |
| Argyll & Bute Council – Visitors urged to use official campsites | At this critical stage in the Scottish Government’s roadmap to further ease restrictions, it’s important … |
| Visiting Iona | Iona has been a place of welcome and hospitality for centuries and as restrictions begin … |
| Guidance for museums, galleries and heritage attractions | This guidance is for museums, galleries and heritage attractions It comes into effect immediately – … |
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled | Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled Tobermory-based event cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainty Organisers committed … |
| Round & About – July Issue OUT NOW | The July issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Community’ … |
| Second homes guidance – July 3 | Overview Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020 … |
| Promoting the use of face masks in Argyll | The Caring for People Tactical Partnership which was set up in response to the emergency … |
| Events Sector – Guidance | This guidance is for the events sector – in particular organisers of events. It comes … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee update | The Mull & Iona Ferry Committee have responded to the newly published Calmac timetables which … |
| Staying Safe and protecting others (physical distancing) | Rules on staying safe and protecting others to help protect the NHS and save lives. … |
| Caravan sites and holiday parks | Guidance for campsites, holiday parks, caravan sites, motorhome hire businesses and their users. Who this … |
| Lockdown Update July 2 | 2 Metres rule remains the overall advice. From the end of next week there may … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetables 1 July – 18 October | These are the links to the Calmac Timetable Oban – Craignure 1 -14 July Oban … |
| Tobermory Harbour- Update 1 July | Tobermory Harbour is currently working towards lifting restrictions to visiting vessels from 3rd July, as … |
| Small Business Support Grant | The Small Business Support Grant closes on the 10th July – Small Businesses with a … |
| School Age Payment – Details | The School Age Payment is part of Best Start Grant, a package of three payments … |
| Visiting patients in hospitals – 13 July | From 13 July visiting to non-Covid areas of hospitals is to resume safely and on … |
| Guidance for Creative studios | Guidance for the creative industries, in particular for providers and users of creative studios in … |
| Guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers | Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is … |
| Resuming cervical screening | Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice. Some NHS Scotland national screening … |
| Guidance for private landlords and letting agents – Updated 29 June | Updated Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government 29 June Details and all guidance … |
| Guidance for businesses on physical distancing | Guidance for businesses in Scotland on physical distancing and closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. … |
| Brendan O’Hara – Question & Answers | Mull Broadcasting was set up to provide entertainment by local people for local people during … |
| Opening public and customer toilets | The opening of public toilets carries with it a risk of transmission of COVID-19 given … |
| Calmac Update – 26 June | Calmac are pleased to now publish the next phase of our timetable. This will be … |
| Shopping scheme update – 26 June | Thank you to everyone who has used the Mull Health shopping scheme during lockdown. As … |
| Second homes guidance – Updated 26 June | Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020. This guidance … |
| New guidance for customers | Nicola Sturgeon says all members of the public have a role to play in making … |
| Care Home Visits | One nominated person will be able to visit a loved one in a care home … |
| Key Dates | Indicative Phase 2 dates: 3 July – Travel distance limit for leisure will be lifted … |
| Money Worries? | Are you worried about how to cope financially at the moment? Have you considered talking … |
| Calmac Statement – 24 June | “We are currently operating an essential services timetable which will be in place until 30 … |
| Changes in Lockdown & Indicative dates | People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with one other household indoors from … |
| Enhanced safety for health and social care staff | Routine testing of workforce extended as more services resume. Staff who work in specialist cancer … |
| Schools to return full-time in August – if progress maintained | Scottish schools are aiming to reopen full-time with no physical distancing in August if coronavirus … |
| Aquaculture Hardship Fund details | To apply for a grant under the aquaculture hardship fund, applicants are required to demonstrate … |
| Guidance on moving home – From 29 June | From 29 June 2020, all home moves are permitted, provided they can be carried out … |
| Second homes guidance – Coronavirus | This guidance outlines how the phases in the route map apply to second homes. Please … |
| Urgent Dental care | Urgent care to be made widely available. Dental practices can resume seeing see NHS patients … |
| NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect advice | Information for households. Households will be sent information explaining how the Test and Protect system … |
| Restarting tourism safely – New Guidance | New workplace guidance published. Guidance to support Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safely … |
| Shopping Service | There has been some concern expressed about the Shopping Service ending. There are no plans … |
| Calmac Update 19 June – Phase 2 | Calmac will continue to operate an essential lifeline timetable until at least 30 June 2020. … |
| Coronavirus threat downgraded | The UK’s coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from four to three, its chief medical … |
| Credt & Store cards – Payment Holiday Extension | Banks have been told to give even more time to millions of people struggling with … |
| Funeral services in places of worship | The Scottish Government understand that most faith and belief communities in Scotland have halted the … |
| Shielding support and contacts – 19 June | The Scottish Governmet has issued revised documents for this group. Scottish Goverment web site Contact … |
| Advice for people with specific medical conditions – 18 June | These conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, … |
| Returning to work safely – Update 18 June | As outlined in our route map we are taking a phased approach to easing lockdown measures to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 section 142 – statutory guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance. It is an update on occasional license use … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – Ferry Capacity over the summer | The shape of the ferry service over the next few months is starting to emerge. … |
| Phase 2 Changes | People using trains, taxis, buses and ferries in Scotland will be required to wear face … |
| Moving to Phase 2 of the Lockdown | The current status of the epidemic in Scotland means that the changes in Phase 2 … |
| Shielding? Today you can leave home to exercise | From 18 June, those who are shielding are able to leave home to exercise. Until … |
| Bin collections go back to three weekly cycle | From week beginning 29 June If you live in Kintyre (south of Kennacraig), Islay/Jura and … |
| Were you turned down for a grant by Argyll & Bute? | Were you not eligible for the £10,000 grant because you are a new business? “A … |
| Free school meals extended | Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups. Children eligible for free … |
| Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | Applications are welcome for up to £3,000 from the Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience … |
| Argyll & Bute Hardship Fund – B&B’s | A new hardship fund launched today to help Bed & Breakfast and Small Serviced Accommodation … |
| Reopening childcare safely | Nurseries and other early learning and childcare (ELC) providers have received new guidance to help … |
| Calmac Customer Update – 12 June 2020 | “We’ve been sharing regular updates with our customers as Scotland takes its first phased steps … |
| Argyll & Bute Council News | Funding to help Events Argyll and Bute Council will invest up to £250,000 in events … |
| COVID-19 guidance for farmers and crofters | Guidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published. … |
| Construction industry – Update 11 June | This document is one of a set of documents about how to work safely in … |
| Summer support for students | Earlier financial help for those facing hardship. Students facing hardship this summer due to COVID-19 … |
| Help-to-Buy scheme – Extended | The first minister says the Scottish government’s Help-to-Buy scheme is being extended until March 2022. … |
| Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties | A provisional date of 15 July has been set for when tourism businesses may be … |
| Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July | Scotland’s tourism businesses, including pubs, hotels and restaurants, have been told to prepare to reopen … |
| Glengorm Recycling Centre | Opening times Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00 noon Sunday: Closed … |
| Support for tourism industry | Further measures have been announced by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing to support Scotland’s vital tourism … |
| Caring for People – Report 9th June | This is a weekly briefing to update health and social care partners on the work … |
| Ferries & Coronavirus survey | In the coming months as Scotland transitions through the Coronavirus Route Map, restrictions on travel will … |
| Shielding extended until 31 July | The shielding of those who are most at risk if they become infected with Covid-19 … |
| More support for small businesses | Small businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to … |
| New health measures for travellers to Scotland | New public health measures will come into force on Monday (8 June) to help suppress … |
| Update from Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – June 6 | Ferry capacity in Coronavirus future phases On entering phase one of the government’s Coronvirus Routemap at the … |
| Guidance for hill walkers and climbers | Phase 1: Guidance for hill walkers and climbers in Scotland Read our detailed Phase 1 … |
| CRUMBS! | CRUMBS! The Ross of Mull Community Café has been delighted to be able to help … |
| Accomodation for Hospital Appt’s in Glasgow | Premier Travel Inn Glagow City Centre South which is only open for essential workers will … |
| Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit on Mull today | An Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit has arrived in Mull this morning to test essential … |
| Calmac Essential timetable until 30 June | CalMac is continuing an Essential Timetable until 30 June 2020 due to Covid-19 No future bookings will … |
| Extra payment for Carers | Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10. In recognition of the additional pressure that unpaid … |
| Mobile Testing Unit for Essential Workers -Thursday | It looks like a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be at Mull and Iona Community … |
| Round & About – June Issue | The June issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Nature’ … |
| Best Start Grant School Age Payment. | Eligible parents of children aged four and five are being encouraged to apply for financial … |
| Additional quota for inshore fishing | Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. Inshore fishers who usually … |
| Next steps for NHS Scotland | NHS Scotland will begin resuming some services that have been suspended, delayed or deferred due … |
| Self-Employment Income Scheme to be extended | The Self-Employment Income Scheme will be extended, with applications opening in August for a second … |
| Furlough scheme details | Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme from August. The Chancellor says Employers will be … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association guidelines for easing lockdown | The Harbour Association has issued and a Notice to Mariners new guidance for Harbour users, … |
| Calmac – Changed Guidance | CalMac have today announced minor relaxations to the types of ferry travel that is permitted, … |
| Changes to Lockdown – Phase 1 starts tomorrow | Phase 1 starts tomorrow in easing Lockdown From Friday, We will now be able to … |
| Pharmacy Closed – Thursday 28th May | The Pharmacy is closed on Thursday 28th May because of the repairs going on. The … |
| Changes to bins, roads and amenity services | The Recycling centre reopens June 1st. Keep up to adte with the situation at https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/recycling The … |
| Michael Russell, Facebook Q & A Details | Michael Russell, MSP, is holding a Facebook session starting at 7.30pm on 28th May. Open … |
| Call for Evidence on impact of COVID-19 on the rural economy | The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is inviting all interested individuals and organisations to submit … |
| Updated Guidance | We have updated the following Pages, today 27th May Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces … |
| Test & Protect Resources | Guidance for the public, including a summary is available online along with guidance for employers. Under Test and Protect, … |
| Waltons Island delivery update | Waltons are no longer doing any personal shopping in any supermarkets now. Tesco will make … |
| Scientific evidence – returning to schools | The Scottish Government has published a summary of the scientific evidence about coronavirus relating to … |
| Support to work safely – New Guidance by sector | New guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely … |
| Test and Protect | The Scottish government’s new “test and protect” strategy will go live on Thursday, the first … |
| Drones delivering masks to the Hospital | Drone technology is to be used to deliver protective equipment to a hospital on a … |
| Two week quarantine on new arrivals to UK from 8th June | Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines … |
| Calmac – Essential timetable until 14th June | CalMac is currently running an essential services timetable across our network in response to the … |
| Easing Lockdown – Clarification | Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be able to travel longer distances to see their … |