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Mainland Scotland in lockdown - what you need to know

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Financial support

Financial advice and support available to you.

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Self-isolating / shielding

Advice - including how to apply for a support grant.

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Help for businesses

Get guidance and resources.

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Health information

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BSL covid overview

Watch more BSL videos from NHS Inform on YouTube

Government information

  • British Sign Language information updates
  • Latest coronavirus restrictions in East Lothian
  • Scottish Government - coronavirus in Scotland
  • Scottish Government - FACTS in British Sign Language
  • Shielding advice from mygov.scot
  • UK Government information
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  • Test & Protect leaflet in other languages

Community links

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