• NSfCE: Guide to engaging communities during and after the pandemic
• Engaging Differently Web Resource: community engagement website from Healthcare Improvement Scotland
• SCVO Guidance on moving to digital services 
• Quarriers – support for adult and young carers – contact aberdeenshirecarers@quarriers.org.uk or 01467 538700

The new legislation requires all homes to have:

• One smoke alarm installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes
• One smoke alarm in every circulation space on each storey, such as hallways and landings
• One heat alarm installed in the kitchen All alarms should be ceiling mounted and interlinked
• Where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance, such as a boiler, fire (including open fires) and heater, a carbon monoxide detector is also required. This does not need to be linked to the fire alarms.

• Supporting Communities Safely resource [link]
• Advice for Volunteering Safely at ready.scot [link]
• Supporting Migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds [link]
• Cycling Safely – RoSPA information and advice [video] [checklist]
• NHS Scotland Contact Tracing Fraud Prevention [link]

*NEW* Free Introduction to Inclusive Practice E-Learning Module

Would like to learn more about inclusive practice in physical activity and sport?  The entry-level module is designed for everyone but will be particularly useful to those who are new to inclusive teaching and coaching, would like to become inclusive teachers or coaches, or would like to gain confidence in teaching/coaching inclusively. The module should take approximately 60 minutes to complete and can be completed in stages rather than all at once if you prefer. 

There is no cost and all you need to do is register with Scottish Disability Sport who will then send you an email with a second registration link for the actual eLearning site. You can then enrol on the course and go through at your own time and pace. Below are 6 easy steps on how to access this training. 

1.       Sign Up with SDS using this link: https://sds.azolve.com/ – you may have already registered with us for other events and courses, if you have you just need to log in using your email and password.  You only ever need to register with SDS once.   

2.       Click on this link and it will take you to the Inclusive Practice selection page:  Introduction to Inclusive Practice E- Learning Module  

3.       In this page, choose what Governing Body fits you best and click on the logo when it comes up to double check.   

4.       Click Book as an Individual, Add to Cart, complete the registration questions, and press Complete Order.  

Wait patiently for a confirmation email this could take approximately 10 minutes.  If it doesn’t arrive, check your junk mail.   

5.       The email will then provide a link to register on the Brightspace eLearning system.  Click on the link, put in your details and ‘enrol’ on the Introduction to Inclusive Practice module (IIP).   

6.       If you have never used Brightspace before, choose New Learner where you can set up an eLearning account and password and this will take you to the start of your workshop.  Other Sports Governing Bodies use this tool for eg CWPS so you may already be a member for another eLearning workshop you have attended, if so click Already Registered and you can add this workshop to your growing list of courses.   

Remember you will have set up an account now in 2 places. 

·       Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) account.  Bookmark this page and remember your password as here you will see all your training records and be able to access other training opportunities SDS have to offer. 

·       Brightspace Account.  Here you will see your actual eLearning Introduction to Inclusive Practice (IIP) course.  Bookmark this page and remember your password so you can go back and forward to this training whenever you like or just to remind yourself of your learning.  

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com or coaching@scottishdisabilitysport.com and we will help you through your registration.    

Breathing Space is a free and confidential phone line service (0800 83 85 87). 
Mon – Thurs 6pm to 2am, Fri 6pm – Mon 6am (lines open 24hrs at weekends)

Clear Your Head
The Scottish Government has developed this resource for people who require help and support during the pandemic, including keeping in touch with others, exercising and having a routine.  Find the information at clearyourhead.scot

• Parentzone – Free, fun, online learning for your child – webpage
• Social Enterprise Academy Online Learning – webpage
• Free Sanitary Products – webpage
• Job Start Payment for 16 to 24 year olds – 0800 1822222 orcommunications@socialsecurity.gov.scot
• Stroke Association Support Service – Tel: 0777 650 8592; Website
• EU Citizens’ Support – Citizens’ Advice Service (CAS) – E: Hamish.Fraser@cas.org.uk; T: 0131 550 1048
• Aberdeenshire Council Business Support information and contact easinglockdownsupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
• Aberdeenshire’s Employment Support Team – support into jobs, training and education [link]
• Skills Development Scotland – Individual Training Allowance [link]
• Invest Aberdeen – detailing Government and other agency support for businesses [link]
• Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership – support [link]
• My Life Dynamic – supporting people with mental health problems and those with autism [link]
• Young Scot – providing information and services to young people [link]
• Re-Engage – Call companions for the over-75s [link]
• Quarriers – support for carers on 01467 538700 [link]

• K and M Community Response to the COVID19 Crisis Film link