We are trying to keep up to date with other third sector providers as we are aware that many of our tenants and applicants rely on the help they offer. Information we are sent regarding these will be available here. Again, this is a complicated and quickly changing environment and we trust you understand that we can only link the information we have.
Aberdeen action on disability is offering free help to fix your laptops, mobiles etc to help the most vulnerable to stay connected please call 01224 641355 or email office@add-online.com
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau – telephone advice is still available on their Advice line: 01224 569750 their website is accessible here.
Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau – has a new telephone number: 0800 028 1032
As a result of the coronavirus crisis, the Citizens Advice network in Scotland has adapted its services to meet people’s needs. Scotland’s Citizens Advice Helpline is free to call on 0800 028 1456. It will initially operate from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Aberdeen COVID- 19 – Local registered charities are invited to apply to the Aberdeen Covid-19 Emergency Appeal fund to access much-needed support for their service users. Local registered charities, operating in Aberdeen, seeking funding from the appeal must complete an application form https://www.aberdeencovid19.org/apply
Closing date for the second round of applications is 11:59 pm on Thursday 29th May.
Aberdeen Cyrenians has launched a new service called AC2U whereby essential items such as food parcels, hot meals, toiletries, clothing and baby items can be delivered to peoples’ home addresses, whilst adhering to social distancing measures. Individuals can self-refer or professionals can refer by completing the short form on this page. If you click on “Get Help” it will then take you to a page with a referral form.
Aberdeen South – Inchgarth community is reaching out to those who are feeling isolated, and vulnerable and offering various services. There is a wide range of support services on offer, they are in a position to help a lot of families and individuals. The communities which Inchgarth will support are as follows: Garthdee, Kincorth, Torry, Ferryhill, Leggart, Broomhill, Riverside, Holburn, Mannofield, Seafield and Airyhall. If you might benefit from our support, please email to inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com or call on 07546 3369 95.
Aberdeen South Inchgarth community has a useful leaflet for services that can be accessed for the elderly who live in the community. The booklet includes useful information on food delivery services, medicine delivery and useful transport information.
ACAS – has useful updates for employees and employers here
Alcohol and Drugs Action have a new free helpline number 0333 344 8355 which will work in tandem with their current 01224 594700 number. This number will offer
Alzheimer Scotland – has increased the level of support available through its Freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000. This line provides information, signposting and emotional support to people living with dementia, their families, friends and professionals. They have a toolkit available here.
AVOC information updates – has gathered a comprehensive list of information available throughout the North East.
AVOC grants. ACVO has been awarded £100,000 from the Scottish Government Supporting Communities Fund to disburse small grants to groups and organisations in Aberdeen City. The ACVO Community Anchor Fund is for activity which responds to the COVID19 pandemic and implementation of the social distancing measures over the six month period from March to November. You can apply for £600-£4,000.
Applications are welcome from constituted community groups or clubs, registered charities and community interest companies. This fund is open to local, neighbourhood-wide and city-wide organisations. Applications are open until Wednesday 27th May 2020. Completed applications should be returned to anchor@acvo.org.uk. They hope to respond to all applications within 7 business days.
Befriending network – information on Befriending is available here
British Deaf Association has several resources for those who need it on their website. They also have a useful toolkit for those with Dementia which can be accessed here.
Care at home – if you look after someone, need care or are planning for future care needs help and advice is available here.
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland have volunteering opportunities available to help people throughout the pandemic. These roles could help make a difference to people.
Coronavirus Community Assistance Directory is a new website for Aberdeen where people can find and help and volunteer.
Dogs Trust Freedom Project, dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse, remains open for new referrals. To make a referral, or if you have any questions, please call freephone 0808 169 4315. Our office hours remain Monday – Friday, 9 am-5 pm.
Foodbanks – various foodbanks are operating in the Northeast. We have listed some with links to their websites, which should have up to minute information about hours and supplies.
CFINE
Cyrenians
Somebody Cares
TLC
Integrate Scotland
Food Buddies is a website which can offer useful advice on how to prepare and store food for friends or neighbours during the pandemic.
Food Train is an organisation which helps by doing the weekly shop for the over 65’s and will launch by end of May. People can ask to be referred. All information can be found on their website.
Grampian Credit Union – has fast track loans available for emergencies. Further information is available on their site.
Grampian Psychological Resilience Hub could help you or your family is experiencing distress because of COVID-19. We can offer some tips and techniques that can help and offer guidance and support by phone or virtual appointment. You can complete a Self-Referral Form by clicking the link below:
https://covid19.nhsgrampian.org/pages/for-the-public/mental-health-covid-19/what-is-the-grampian-psychological-response-hub/
Keyworkers – Aberdeen’s Carmelite Hotel remains open for key workers and vulnerable people at this time. Should you have any accommodation requirements, please get in touch with the hotel on 01224 589101. The hotel address is Stirling Street, Merchant Quarter, AB11 6JU.
Inverurie Community Council is providing essential support to the most vulnerable in Inverurie. (shopping, medication, befriending etc) Contact 07394901262 or email inverurie.secretary@outlook.com
Mutual aid groups can be accessed via Facebook or Twitter – these groups are available for the most vulnerable people. The contact phone number for Aberdeen City is 01224 515513.
Natwest is offering free online classes in budgeting for both primary school and secondary school-aged children. This could be used as part of homeschooling plans and could provide children with useful budgeting knowledge.
NorthEast sensory services – inline with govt requirements their office is closed. Please click here for further help and updates.
Pathways is a local organisation who are available to help people who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus, to help them either find temporary or permanent work. Clients can either phone us themselves or be referred on the Referral Form (jobsearch@pathways-online.org). They can be contacted on for support: 01224 682939.
Penumbra is offering a first response email and telephone services to people who are struggling to cope and it is impacting on their mental health illness or wellbeing. If there is no answer, please leave your name and number and a trained counsellor will get back to you.
Aberdeen: 0800 234 3695
Email: Aberdeen1stresponse@penumbra.co.uk
Aberdeenshire: 0800 1357950
Email: aberdeenshire1stresponse@penumbra.co.uk
Royal Voluntary Service in Aberdeen continues to support older people in these unprecedented times. Volunteers adhere to safe hygiene and social distancing guidelines. Services include: Telephone Support – volunteers can offer minimum twice weekly friendly telephone calls to an older person. Highlight other ways we can help and/or refer to other organisations; Shopping – volunteers can help with food shopping. Transport – to essential medical appointments only. To refer someone please contact aberdeensupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
Self Employed hardship fund – if you have fallen through the cracks in the various measures set out by the chancellor to help through the pandemic you may be eligible for the newly self-employed hardship fund. This fund is applied via the local authority and if eligible may give applicants a one-off payment of £2000 to help.
Students – extra hardship payments A £5 million package of emergency financial support is being put in place to help students facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The extra cash will be available to any university and college students now struggling as a result of COVID-19, including those attending private institutions. Further information is available here – or students could contact their university or college for information.
