Coronavirus Latest updates on COVID-19 and our services. Updates on COVID-19 Midlothian Council Search this site Home Coronavirus Support for all during COVID-19 Help during the pandemic COVID-19 testing Food Money Fuel Essential transport Medicines and seeing your GP Staying connected Mental health Sensory impairment Learning disability Dementia Carers LGBT+ community Domestic abuse + sexual violence Bereavement If all other options have been exhausted, or if you think someone is at risk of harm Help during the pandemic Call between 9am and 5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9am to 3.30pm on Fridays: 0131 270 7500 Twitter: @MidHelp COVID-19 testing Explore the options for getting tested in Midlothian. Food If you can afford food but need help to get it Local businesses might be able to deliver. Call the council between 9am and 5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9am and 3.30pm on Fridays: 0131 270 7500 Red Cross 0131 654 0340 Email CLL@midlothian.gov.uk (9am and 5pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9am and 3.30pm on Fridays) Twitter: @MidHelp (8am-6pm weekdays) If you cannot afford food: all ages (food banks) Gorebridge (Trussel Trust) – You must be referred, call - 0131 270 7500 Penicuik (Food Fact Friends) - You must be referred, call - 0131 270 7500 Community Hub, 42 John Street, Penicuik. Monday and Friday 10.30am - 3.00pm 07507 697109 foodfactsfriends@gmail.com (referrers only) If you are over 65 and need food advice. Food Train – (age 65+) 0800 13 88 220 (Free) information and advice to stay well nourished Top of page £ Money Emergency grants Scottish Welfare Fund More about the fund and apply online or call 0131 270 5600 Crisis Grants - for emergencies when you have no other means. Community Care Grant - to provide a safe + secure home when you have no other means. Self-isolation Support Grant - if you have been asked to self-isolate by test and trace Help with paying for childcare More about benefits and grants to pay for childcare costs Advice on benefits, housing, employment Department for work and pensions - benefit calculator Money Helper Citizen’s Advice Bureaux Penicuik – 01968 675 259 or bureau@penicuikcab.org.uk Dalkeith 0131 660 1636 or bureau@dalkeithcab.org.uk One Parent Families Scotland 0808 801 0323 Top of page Fuel Changeworks - 0131 555 4010 Grants and advice to keep your home affordably warm Home Energy Scotland 0808 808 2282 (FREE) help to reduce energy bills and create warmer homes Ofgem Advice on energy supply and bills Top of page Essential transport Handicabs Lothian (HCL) 0131 447 9953 Medicines and seeing your GP If you are picking up someone else's prescription for them, you may be asked to show ID. If your pharmacy cannot deliver and you have no way of collecting your prescription because you are self-isolating contact us on 0131 270 7500 or CLL@midlothian.gov.uk In Scotland you can turn to NHSinform.scot day and night for information on health conditions, what you should do, and when you should get in touch with professionals. Top of page Staying connected Chatting with someone Red Cross - 0131 654 0340 Friendship calls Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - 0808 801 0899 Friendship calls and advice about conditions The Silverline - (age 55 +) 0800 470 8090 (Free) Friendship calls and advice. 24 hours a day, every day. Volunteer Midlothian – You must be referred so call 0131 660 1216 or info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk (referrers only) Staying connected in other ways Midlothian Active Choices - 0131 561 6507 Midlothian Active Choices on Facebook Exercises for people with health conditions and/or weight management. Ageing Well - 0131 561 6506 Ageing Well Midlothian on Facebook Exercises, walking and talking groups for the over 50s. Autism in Midlothian Community Councils Ready Scotland Top of page Mental health Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (Free) Confidential support if you are feeling low, anxious, low or depressed. Samaritans – 116 123 (Free) Confidential listening line if you need someone to talk to. Health In Mind Crisis line - 0131 663 5533 Monday to Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm MYPAS (age 12 to 21) - 0131 454 0757 enquiries@mypas.co.uk NHS Lothian Child/youth mental health Resources to help young people cope with such stress and uncertainty at this time Top of page Sensory impairment Order hearing aid batteries: 0131 270 7500 or batteries@midlothian.gov.uk RNIB - 0303 123 9999 helpline@rnib.org.uk Practical and emotional support and help to stay connected Deafblind Scotland - 07715 421399 (call or text) wr@dbscotland.org.uk One to one support, accessible COVID-19 briefings and help to stay connected Learning disability Artlink Ideas for staying at home SCLD Easy read information including Covid-19 and lockdown guides Top of page Dementia Alzheimer Scotland - 0808 808 3000 information, advice and support 24 hours a day, every day. Carers Support for unpaid carers Information about local supports, PPE and testing VOCAL Midlothian - 0131 663 6869 information, advice and one to one support Top of page LGBT+ community All ages LGBT Helpline Scotland - 0300 123 2523 helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk Young people MYPAS LGBT+ Youth Group (12-21 year olds) 0131 454 0757 enquiries@mypas.co.uk LGBT Youth Scotland (13-25 year olds) 07786 202 370 (text message chat only) info@lgbtyouth.org.uk live chat sessions via website. Adults LGBT Health and Wellbeing (age 50 +) 0300 123 2523 or jean@lgbthealth.org.uk Regular or one off friendship calls. Top of page Domestic abuse + sexual violence Women's Aid East and Midlothian - 0131 561 5800 info@womensaideml.org Facebook: Womens Aid East and Midlothian Twitter: @WomensAidEML Shakti Women's Aid - 0131 475 2399 www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk Support to BME women, children, and young people. FearFree - 0131 624 7266 Domestic abuse service for men and any LGBT+ person - support by phone, text, WhatsApp National Rape Crisis Helpline 08088 01 03 02 or textline: 07537 410 027 Every night 6pm to midnight Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre - support@ercc.scot or visit Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre website If you have experienced rape or sexual assault in the last 7 days. AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) - 0808 800 0024 Top of page Bereavement Registering a death - 0131 271 3281 Funeral support payment - 0800 182 2222 Help with funeral costs Bereavement support from Midlothian Council Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief National Association of Funeral Directors COVID advice Guidance for bereaved families If all other options have been exhausted, or if you think someone is at risk of harm: Children & Families on 0131 271 3414 (Emergency Out of Hours: 0800 731 6969) Adult Social Care on 0131 271 3900 (Emergency Out of Hours: 0800 731 6969) This document can be made available in a variety of alternate formats and community languages on request. If you would like more information about this or would like to request an alternative format or language, please contact: equalities@midlothian.gov.uk. Top of page For all health advice Go to nhsinform.scot. Is there anything wrong with this page? 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