“For the first time, the Atlas also tells us about the distribution of Britain’s whales and dolphins, including rarities such as beluga and fin whales.”
New Atlas of Mammals
Concerns Raised Over Lack of PPE As Orkney Has Its First Confirmed Case #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Unfortunately there are still shortages of the essential PPE (personal protection equipment) for front line workers across the Highlands and Islands.
Volunteers and Staff Needed #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Information & links to volunteering and jobs during the COVID19 pandemic
Advice for Beekeepers #COVID19 #Coronavirus
“You should continue to work and care for your animals in the normal manner, as far as possible.”
Concern Over Midwifery Services #COVID19 #Coronavirus
There is concern that vital staff, including midwives and maternity support workers, will be redeployed to other areas.
Rates Relief: Retail, Hospitality,Leisure & Aviation industries
This will cover a range of businesses, including restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, shops, cinemas, bingo halls and letting agents.
Maree Todd MSP “it’s important that the police can impose restrictions if and when required.”
“Stringent steps have been taken to suppress – as far as we can – the spread of the virus.”
Orkney Call Centre to Open on Monday
Duty Social Work will be a point of contact over the weekend and can be contacted via the Balfour switchboard on 888000.
Families Already in Crisis Hit the Hardest by #COVID-19 Restrictions
“It will be of paramount importance in the coming weeks that those in need apply for Universal Credit and access the Scottish Welfare Fund via their local authority.”
Keeping Your Distance #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
Thank you to artist Stewart Bremner for this poster
