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COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert

18 January 2021 By Esther Currie

North East Wellbeing Network have shared information about a COVID-19 vaccine scam. 

They have been made aware that fraudsters are sending out fake text messages offering a COVID-19 vaccine in an attempt to steal personal and financial information.

The text offers a link to an extremely convincing fake NHS website where people are asked to input their bank details to register for a vaccine. The scam message reads “We have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine” and then prompts you to click on a link for further information or to ‘apply’ for the vaccine.

Cold callers are also asking people to pay for the vaccine over the phone.

*Please remember that there’s no charge for the vaccine.*

Major organisations like The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership will NEVER send unsolicited emails or texts asking for banking details. If you receive a text or email that asks you to click on a link or for you to provide information, such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s a scam. You should never give out personal details to organisations or people before verifying their credentials first, even if the message appears to be genuine.

Into Work: Helping people with disabilities/long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs.

3 December 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Into Work is still taking referrals, working to support people and helping people find work – despite COVID-19! Along with our partners, we are still doing our bit in the City to support people with disabilities and health conditions.

We are managing to find jobs, although some sectors are nowhere near opening up yet. But there are many which are open and have vacancies. Competition is fierce though and we know lots of people would benefit from the support we offer.

We know people are fearful but we have been helping some manage their anxieties around Covid19 and our welfare rights officer has been supporting with financial and benefit issues.

We’ve been operating all through lockdown remotely – and have actually managed to persuade and upskill many clients to use video chat to engage with us.

We know that other services are starting to increase activity again – so if you or you someone you know wants to chat about the possibility of work we’d be glad to hear from you.

Here is a link to make a referral;

Make a referral

Employability Skills Training and Support: open for referrals

29 September 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

ENABLE works are looking for 16plus new referrals to attend remote employability skills training with the opportunity to gain a credited qualification.

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Update notice: Food Fund ends on the 30th September 2020

28 September 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Between April and September, EVOC worked in partnership with 30 third sector organisations and the City of Edinburgh Council to support vulnerable people to access food and other assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This work built on the early responses from community organisations in the first weeks of the crisis. This funding comes to an end at the end of September 2020.

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Summary of COVID Related Publications – Issue 8, September 14th 2020 now available

17 September 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Summary of COVID Related Publications – Issue 8, September 14th 2020 is also now available for viewing. 

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): organised activities for children (provisional)

9 September 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Guidance for the safe running of indoor organised activities for children and young people. Subject to final HPS review, it will be updated within the next week.

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Highland Children and Young People’s Forum Letters from Lockdown

4 September 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Highland Children and Young People’s Forum Letters from Lockdown Preliminary Report has been published which shares ‘Letters from Lockdown’ as written by children. 

Letters from Lockdown also highlights the negative impacts: the loss of connection, the impact on mental health, bereavement, poverty and social exclusion. Children have shown incredible resilience, but even the most resilient
children will need extra support.

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Guidance from the Scottish Government on individual risk assessments for the workplace

14 August 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

The Scottish Government has shared tools in relation to COVID 19 in guidance on individual risk assessment for the workplace. 

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Weighed down by debt? Free debt counselling in Scotland from an award winning charity

7 July 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

CAP’s debt counselling service focuses on providing a service which works well for those who are more vulnerable and who need support to help them gain freedom from their debts. Our service is completely free.  We are currently temporarily replacing our face to face debt counselling service with telephone based appointments due to COVID – […]

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Campaigners call for emergency cash boost to prevent child poverty crisis

21 May 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Over 100 organisations and academics sign letter to First Minister “Grave concern” regarding impact of crisis on family incomes and children’s wellbeing Over 100 children’s charities, faith groups, academics, think tanks, poverty campaigners and trade unions have today written an open letter to the First Minister calling for a direct financial boost for all families […]

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