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Sophie Law

Coronavirus Scotland: Helpful numbers and websites you need during coronavirus lockdown

The country has gone into a nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.

But it's important to remember there is help out there for those who need it during this uncertain time.

There are plenty of organisations, hotlines and charities to contact with advice for vulnerable people, parents, the elderly, or if you begin to feel unwell with Covid-19 symptoms.

From everything to housing advice and childcare to insurance and business help, there numbers you can call and website you can visit.

Here is a list of useful contact details turn to if you need help :

Online

NHS Scotland coronavirus advice

To visit the website, click here

HMRC Scotland coronavirus advice

To visit the website, click here

DWP Scotland

To visit the website, click here

Citizens’ Advice Scotland

To visit the website, click here

Association of British Insurers coronavirus advice

To visit the website, click here

Advice and support for parents

To visit the website, click here

Health Protection Scotland child minding advice

To visit the website, click here

By phone

Coronavirus - if you feel symptoms

NHS 111

No symptoms - advice

NHS Scotland 0800 028 2816

Elderly

Age Scotland 0800 470 80 90

Housing

Shelter Scotland 0808 800 4444

Families

Parentline Scotland 08000 28 22 33

Financial and debt advice

Money Advice Scotland 0141-572 0237

Business

Business helpline 0300 303 0660

HIV

HIV Scotland 0131-558 3713

MND Scotland 0141-332 3903

Samaritans 116 123

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