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Published: 18 June 2020
| Community Nurses on foot to vaccinate residents | Isle of Mull District Nurse Moira Westland and Staff Nurse Cara Donnelly have recently been … |
| Support for Health and Social Care staff | Health and social care professionals will have access to a new specialist service offering confidential … |
| Compliance self-assessment tool | Tool to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 control measures within your workplace. “We appreciate that … |
| Argyll and Bute HSCP | Craignure Slipway will be temporarily closed on the 6th and 7th March. During this time … |
| Argyll & Bute – Business discretionary fund now open | The fund is open to any small businesses and the self-employed based in Argyll and … |
| Scotland Key Facts 2021 | Rural Scotland Key Facts 2021 compares and contrasts circumstances in remote and accessible rural areas … |
| The Route Map out of Restrictions | The route map has been announced by the First Minister. Dates are indicative and not … |
| England – Easing of Restrictions | Step 1, part 1 – on 8 March All pupils and college students return fully, … |
| Further funding released for the Tourism Sector | Please find details in link of further funding released for the Tourism Sector and being … |
| Rate Relief extended | Extra money for mental health, education and tackling poverty. Retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses … |
| New Covid-19 Volunteering Opportunities | Argyll and Bute HSCP, the British Red Cross Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and … |
| Guidance on schools reopening | This guidance has been issued in response to the First Minister’s statement to Parliament on … |
| More business support now live | £60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors. Two funds to support … |
| Travel from Abroad | Everyone arriving in Scotland on an international flight from next Monday will have to quarantine … |
| Wildfires – Increased risk | There has been a serious wildfire on Benbecula which has seen firefighters working through the … |
| Increased support for childminders | Payments will support business sustainability. Grants of £750 are being paid to all registered childminders … |
| Ferry Changes, Craignure – Oban 6-7 March | Argyll and Bute Council will carry out essential maintenance works to the Craignure linkspan over … |
| Seafood Producers Resilience Fund | Support for eligible shellfish catchers and producers, in addition to trout farmers who have faced … |
| Bounce Back Loans | Small firms are to get more time to repay state-backed loans taken out to help … |
| Expansion of Coronavirus testing | The First Minister has announced that – The regular testing of healthcare workers will be … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Island Equivalent Payment | The island equivalent payment recognises that while islands face a lower level of restrictions, there … |
| The Scottish Budget | In Numbers The Scottish economy is now 7.1% smaller than it was pre-Covid-19. The UK … |
| Supporting the wedding sector | Increased fund to go live this week. A £25 million fund to support the wedding … |
| Support for the tourism and events sector | Some of you may already be aware of these but for those that are not, … |
| If not now, when? | Social Renewal Advisory Board report: January 2021 The Social Renewal Advisory Board was set up … |
| Protecting Scottish shop workers from abuse | New legislation has been passed to protect Scottish shop workers from abuse from customers. The … |
| Vaccinations on Mull | From the end of January supplies of the Astrazeneca Oxford vaccine will be arriving on Mull … |
| Business Interuption Insurance | Tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first … |
| Shielding social care workers support scheme | You may be eligible to apply for a lump sum back payment if you are … |
| DigitalBoost Development Grant – Now Open For Applications | Main Web Site CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS The DigitalBoost Development Grant Fund is now open (as … |
| Craignure – Oban Ferry & Scotrail | Scotrail have provided their next batch of timetables which will operate from 13 December 2020 … |
| Extending support for hospitality, retail and leisure | A significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across … |
| The Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund | Argyll and Bute Council has launched a new fund aimed at tackling financial insecurity for … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland | Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested … |
| College and university returns postponed | University students will be taught online throughout January and February, with the vast majority not … |
| Business Support | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Pre-departure coronavirus testing | New public health requirements. Passengers travelling to Scotland from abroad will be required to have … |
| The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook | The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook sets out the facts about the vaccines, highlighting how they … |
| Support for businesses | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Business Support – January 5th | Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat … |
| Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities for children … | … and young people during lockdown. Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities … |
| Information on the New Restrictions (Mainland) – 5th January | The restrctions announced by the First Minister apply to all of mainland Scotalnd (currently in … |
| EU-UK negotiations: Analysis | Summary of the Implications for Scotland of the EU-UK future relationship agreement On 24 December, … |
| 21 December – Borders closing | A number of Countries are closing borders to flights from the UK. These include India, … |
| Furlough scheme extended | The Chancellor has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April … |
| Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease | Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals. … |
| Care home vaccinations to start this week | Residents of homes for older people in Scotland will begin to receive the Pfizer vaccine … |
| Travel Guidance – Update & Current Guides | A ban on travel to and from Jersey is being introduced following a significant increase … |
| Preparing for Brexit | The trading relationship between the United Kingdom and the rest of the EU changed when … |
| Travel to the EU from January 1st | The European Commission has confirmed reports that a ban on travel to the EU because … |
| New Financial Support | Businesses across Scotland will benefit from a new £185 million package of targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) … |
| Staggered return to campus for university students | Further COVID testing before restart of new term. Universities will stagger the return of undergraduate … |
| Next year’s Higher and Advanced Highers exams are to be cancelled | Education Secretary John Swinney said that the decision was based on the disruption that Covid … |
| In Brief – New Levels from Friday 11 December | Level 3 Restrictions at this level see cafes, pubs and restaurants allowed to open until … |
| Mull Medical Group 60+ Flu Clinics | Salen Surgery – Friday 11th December 11am to 4pm Tobermory Surgery – Tuesday 15th December … |
| ASSC – Guidance | The ASSC (Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers) have received further guidance from the Scottish Government. … |
| No extension to School Holidays | The first minister confirms there will be no extension to Scotland’s school Christmas holidays. Talks had … |
| Holiday Accomodation & Festive Bubbles | The ASSC have received the following clarification from the Scottish Government: “We’re sorry to come … |
| First Scottish vaccinations on Tuesday 8 December | The first minister expects vaccines to be delivered over the course of December and this … |
| Review of Protection Levels | The Scottish government is not proposing any immediate changes today to the Covid-19 alert levels. … |
| £500 bonus for health and social care staff | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers … |
| More people can claim Self-Isolation Support Grant | The first minister turns to the eligibility for the self-isolation support grant of £500. Ms … |
| Guidance for students returning home | Plans for mass testing of asymptomatic students. Students travelling home at the end of term … |
| International Travel – changes | Quarantine rules are changing. From 15 December passengers returning to the UK from high-risk countries … |
| Guidance for the Festive period | Between 23 – 27 December, you can form a “bubble” of up to three households. … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetable change | From Tuesday 24th November, there will be changes to the timetable. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and … |
| Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Grant | This application process is now open, and will close on the 18th December 2020 at … |
| Travel Exceptions November 19 | Exceptions This is a list of limited exceptions from the guidance not to travel into … |
| Calmac – 27th November to 19th December | During this period, 27th November to 19th December, MV Isle of Arran will be covering … |
| News Summary 17 November | 19 council areas see no change to their levels this week. 2 areas, East Lothian … |
| Scottish Child Payment – Details | What is Scottish Child Payment? It’s a new payment for families on certain benefits or … |
| Helping students home at the end of term | Plans to support students to return safely. Thousands of students in Scotland will be tested … |
| Supporting the Langoustine sector | £1 million assistance for new group. A new resilience group has been granted £1 million … |
| Renewable heat scheme for homeowners | Support to reduce energy usage. A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and … |
| Germany & Sweden – Travellers must quarantine for 14 days | Quarantine for travellers arriving from Germany and Sweden Travellers arriving in Scotland from Germany and … |
| Furlough Scheme extended and other measures | Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme across the UK … |
| Support for the Self Employed | The self-employed will be able to claim state aid of up to 80% of profits, … |
| New benefit system to offer short term assistance | Payment introduced to protect people when challenging benefit decisions. People challenging disability benefit decisions will … |
| Mortgage holidays extended | Mortgage payment holidays are being extended for homeowners financially affected by the pandemic. The scheme … |
| Credit card freeze extended | Payment holidays on credit cards, car finance, personal loans and pawned goods have been extended … |
| Updated schools guidance | Strengthened safety measures for pupils and staff. Guidance on school safety has been updated to … |
| Hardship grants open to licensed sports and social clubs | The Economy Secretary has confirmed eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close … |
| Face covering exemption cards launched | Supporting everyone to feel safer. The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card, … |
| Hospitality provisions – changes to current restrictions | The new levels framework will increase the opportunity for hospitality businesses to operate during different … |
| Proposals for Tourism recovery | Taskforce recommendations published. The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the … |
| Halloween and Bonfire Night | Families and children are being urged to avoid guising this Halloween to minimise the risk … |
| New Strategic Framework document | This document sets out our strategic approach to suppress the virus to the lowest possible … |
| Business Financial Support – Update 23 October | The First Minister has said that some restrictions on business are likely to be necessary … |
| Shielding Update – 23 October | The First Minister has advised that anyone who was shielding should follow, as a minimum, … |
| Financial Support | The UK Government has announced new support for businesses. 1) Grants for businesses affected by … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restrictions Fund | Eligibility and how to apply for a share of the £40 million fund to support … |
| Self-Isolation Support Grant | Nobody should be forced to choose between doing the right thing, and being able to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect | Test and Protect, Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support strategy’, is a public … |
| 12 October- English Area Restrictions | These are details of which areas are subject to which alert level in England The … |
| Visiting times extended for friends and family. | Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer … |
| New Financial Support for Businesses | The UK government will pay two-thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and … |
| COVID-19 Winter Hardship Fund | Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this coming winter will be very challenging for many … |
| Building Back Better – Online community forum launches | Communities across Argyll and Bute continue to play a significant part in the response to … |
| Revised Retail Sector Guidance | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauty … |
| School Exams Update | The Scottish Government has announced that – National 5 exams will be cancelled and replaced … |
| Your views needed on Amenity services | Argyll and Bute’s council has to identify options to meet a projected budget gap of … |
| Guidance – Organised activities for children and young people. | Comprehensive Guidance has been revised and updated [05 October] Available here: Scottish Government Mother/baby groups … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Closed from mid-afternoon on Saturday | BEAR Scotland teams are on standby for heavy rain across much of Scotland this weekend … |
| Advice for animal owners | Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on looking after the health and welfare of … |
| Flu DROP IN clinic further information | Please direct any queries to the surgery by phoning 01688 302 013/ 302 109. We … |
| Mull and Iona Pantry | Mull and Iona Pantry will be closed from Thursday 1st October – Wednesday 14th October. … |
| Community food-growing spaces | This guidance applies to outdoor community food-growing sites. This includes all forms of community food-growing … |
| Rebuilding a fairer Scotland after COVID-19 | Expertise and experience wanted to help tackle poverty and inequality. Ideas are being gathered to … |
| Student Guidance | The Scottish government has just issued updated guidance that students can return to their family homes (previously … |
| Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits | Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits are.. Salen Pillar box (outside Spar shop) Aros … |
| Help shape a fairer recovery | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting people and communities – call for ideas Community groups and organisations can … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| New Government Support announced | The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and … |
| Flu Clinics – Mull & Iona Medical Group | We are now able to release the dates for our proposed flu clinics. If you … |
| New measures – Self Catering | From Friday 25 September, people from more than one household (or extended household) must not … |
| A83 has Reopened | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful reopened under traffic light control this morning … |
| New Measures – Document links | If you want to read in more depth the links below will connect you to … |
| New Measures to drive down infection rate | Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Reopens Wednesday | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful is expected to reopen under traffic light … |
| Monday 21st September – Briefings | There have been significant Press conferences this morning. Chief Scientific Officer of the United Kingdom, … |
| New Restrictions in England | ‘Major increase’ in Covid cases in north-west England, Yorkshire and parts of the Midlands In … |
| Travel – Quarantine changes | People arriving in England and Scotland from Singapore and Thailand will not have to quarantine … |
| A83 – Rest and Be Thankful – update | Clearance work continues at Rest and Be Thankful following landslide The repair of damage to … |
| North East England – Restrictions confirmed | The Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham council areas will … |
| Calmac Winter Time tables – Bookings Open | Booking for the Winter timetable is now open. Calmac Winter Time … |
| Old Military Road reopened | The road used to divert traffic past a landslide at the Rest and Be Thankful … |
| Small businesses – Insurance Claims | Small businesses in the UK have been thrown a lifeline after London’s High Court ruled some … |
| Roads Update | The Old Military Road local diversion route has reopened this morning, Tuesday, following the completion … |
| Building resilience for island communities | Island communities will benefit from a £2 million programme of locally-led green projects designed to … |
| Further quarantine measures introduced for travellers | Quarantine required for Hungary and La Réunion travel, while Sweden added to exemption list. Travellers … |
| Changes to Rules 10 September | The following changes have a confirmed date of Monday 14 September but we are encouraged … |
| Protect Scotland – New App details | The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone … |
| Keep Argyll & Bute out of Lockdown | With the number of positive Covid-19 cases rising in Scotland, it’s important we work together … |
| Mobile Testing – Week 7th September | Community Testing for Covid-19 in mainland Argyll & Bute Schedule from 8 September 2020 Accessing … |
| Extended restrictions – Renfrewshire & East Dunbartonshire | Due to a continued rise in #coronavirus cases in the West of Scotland, we are extending restrictions … |
| CalMac Support for Customers with Urgent Medical Appointments | CalMac have introduced a new Urgent Medical Appointments Protocol to support island residents traveling to … |
| Portugal – Arrivals will have to self-isolate | Passengers arriving in Scotland from Portugal after 04:00 on Saturday will have to self-isolate for … |
| Help for childcare providers | Transitional Support Fund opens to help protect from COVID-19. Applications are now open for funding … |
| Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September | Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September Due to the reductions in lockdown restrictions the … |
| Sign up for home insulation scheme | Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient … |
| Travellers from Greece will have to self-isolate from Thursday | Travellers from Greece will be required to self-isolate at home for 14 days on arrival … |
| Restrictions introduced across West of Scotland | Indoor gatherings limited in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. Following an increase in the … |
| Living Well Grants – Argyll & Bute HSCP | Argyll & Bute HSCP have launched year 2 of the Living Well (Self Management grants) … |
| Free debt advice expanded | More people will be able to benefit from free debt advice following investment from the … |
| Extra support for families of disabled children | The Scottish Government will lay legislation to enable delivery of the new Child Winter Heating … |
| Scottish culture and heritage – Emergency funding announced | Culture and heritage sectors are to benefit from a £59 million funding package to protect … |
| Fishing Boats – After Brexit | Owners are being urged to register their fishing vessels as food businesses, and have them … |
| Travel Changes from 04.00 Saturday | Travellers from the Czech Republic & Jamaica will be required to quarantinemfrom 4.00am Saturday. Source: … |
| Check if you can claim a grant … | … through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. If you’re self-employed or a member of a … |
| Police given powers to break up large houseparties | Police Scotland granted powers to break up large house parties. Restrictions on social gatherings will … |
| Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings … | Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and … |
| Events sector guidance | There have been numerous updates to the Events Sector guidance. Document Published 23 August. Available … |
| Country Travel rules – 20 August | A significant rise in the number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Austria, Croatia, Switzerland … |
| Gyms etc – 31 August | Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sports courts can now reopen from 31 August. For indoors … |
| Delivering R100 (Superfast broadband access for all) | Voucher scheme to ensure superfast broadband access for all. Details of a voucher scheme to … |
| Advice for unpaid carers | This guidance is for anyone who cares for a friend or family member who, due … |
| France – Quarantine for arrivals from 04.00 am Saturday [UK Government] | The UK & Scottish governments have removed France from the Covid-19 travel corridor list. The … |
| Road surfacing work starting 19th August | Capital surfacing works will start next week on Mull. The roads affected will be… B8073 Killiemore … |
| Aberdeen – Restrictions continue | People in Aberdeen City are asked not to travel more than 5 miles for leisure, … |
| West Coast Motors – Service update from 12 August | From Wednesday 12 August 2020 service across the network will increase as the schools begin … |
| Face Covering Exempt Card | If you spot someone carrying a face covering exempt card, please be aware that they … |
| Care home visiting expanded | Care home residents will be able to receive more outdoor visitors from Monday, 10 August, … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry – Supplemetary information | Last Updated: 07 Aug 2020 Due to limited passenger numbers on the vessel, all passengers … |
| Changes in Face Covering Guidance – 7 August | Face coverings are currently mandatory in shops and on public transport. The first minister said … |
| From 14 August – Collecting contact details manadatory for Hospitality Businesses | From Friday 14 August, it will be mandatory for hospitality businesses to collect customer details. … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry | Thursday 6th August Due to a technical problem, all sailings on the Tobermory- Kilchoan route … |
| Back to school travel guidance | As schools return find out more about the measures West Coast Motors have put in … |
| Aberdeen – New Restrictions | ABERDEEN The Scottish government, in line with the local health team and Aberdeen City Council, … |
| A83 Road Closure | 09.00 5th August Update The A83 remains CLOSED in both directions between Rest and be … |
| Give your views on housing in Argyll and Bute | Residents in Argyll and Bute are being asked to say what matters most to them … |
| Oban – Craignure | 10 August – 18 October 2020 Timetable | Check the service status of this route before you travel Calmac have published the next … |
| Restrictions in the North West – Holidays | The following is from the official Government Guidelines on the new restrictions in the North … |
| Tobermory Open Air Producers Market – 11-2 Every Monday | Tobermory Open Air Producers Market every Monday 11-2 pm selling the best of locally grown … |
| Round & About – August Issue – Available Now | The August issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Past … |
| Travel to North West of England | People living in Scotland are being advised to avoid travel to areas in northern England … |
| Contact Tracing | Contact tracing is a process for identifying people at risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection because … |
| Calmac Update – 30 July | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 31 July customers will be … |
| Childcare & Schools | The Scottish Government has confirmed that pupils in Scotland will return to school from 11 … |
| News Update 30 July | Headlines A Scottish government assessment confirms that pupils will return to school full time from … |
| Self Isolation period increased | People who test positive for coronavirus or show symptoms in the UK must now self-isolate … |
| Hotel Recovery Programme | A £14 million Hotel Recovery Programme will help to secure up to 3,000 jobs at … |
| Coronavirus Support Scheme for Self-catering Businesses | The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support Scheme for Self-Catering Businesses provides financial help for self-catering businesses across … |
| 10 Covid-19 Scams to watch out for | 1. Fake government emails offering grants of up to £7,500. Clicking on the links allows … |
| NHS Pharmacy First Scotland: information for patients | What is NHS Pharmacy First Scotland? NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy (a … |
| Advice on how to travel safely | Transport Scotland has produced comprehensive advice on How to Travel Safely There are dedicated sections … |
| Are you eligible for help towards your child’s school meals and clothing? | Parents in Argyll and Bute are being invited to find out whether or not they … |
| Funding to support Events | A funding package of £10 million has been established to help the events sector recover … |
| Bus Timetables | West Coast Motor’s new timetables are available on their website. 494 Tobermory to Calgary 95/ … |
| Quarantine – reimposed on arrivals from Spain | “Having reviewed the latest data earlier today, @scotgov is also reimposing 14 day quarantine for … |
| Advice to animal owners | Advice to owners of pets, companion animals and livestock who may be required to self-isolate … |
| Mull and Iona Vets Covid-19 Update: | As always, in case of emergency or if urgent attention or advice is required we … |
| Mull Music Festival – Postponed until April 2021 | “Unfortunately we are going to have to put the brakes on our October Mull Music … |
| Changes to Shielding from 23 July | From tomorrow if you are shielding you may: meet with up to eight people indoors … |
| Guidance for homeworking | This guidance is intended to support employers and the self-employed with the continuation of homeworking. … |
| Guidance for caravan sites and holiday parks | As from 15th July, most holiday accommodation, including caravan sites and campsites, is permitted to … |
| Calmac Update 21 July | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, we are pleased to update that from 22 July customers will … |
| COVID-19 testing for under-fives | Children under the age of five who are displaying potential coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be … |
| Updated Guidance – 20 July | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for the following Events Sector guidance – Multiple … |
| Quarantine rules lifted for Spain | Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements. Border health measures requiring people … |
| Retail sector guidance – Revised | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers and barbers, which … |
| Agriculture loan scheme launches | Loans aim to maintain cash flow for farmers and crofters during COVID-19 crisis. A loan … |
| Support for childcare sector | Transitional Support Fund announced. Funding of £11.2m is being made available to support childcare providers … |
| Updated Guidance for Funeral Services | This guidance explains what restrictions are currently in place for funeral services and wider public … |
| Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance | Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance on collection of customer and visitor contact details – … |
| Breast Cancer Screening to resume | The Breast Screening Programme which was paused in March because of coronavirus (COVID-19) is to … |
| Small and micro businesses guidance for safe re-opening | This guidance is to help micro (less than 10 employees) and small (less than 50 … |
| Visiting family and friends in hospital | People in hospital who do not have coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to have a … |
| Safety Rules for the Kilchoan, Lochaline or Iona ferry. | For the Duration of the crossing, the following safety rules apply You MUST remain in … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Guidance for Hairdressers and barbers | Guidance published to ensure safe return for salons. [Full Guidance here] Hairdressers and barbers are … |
| Public Toilets Reopening – Update | The council is working hard to align itself to the Scottish Government’s road map to … |
| Guidance on moving home | The Guidance on moving home has been updated. This guidance contains advice to ensure that … |
| Childminder services guidance | On 10 July Scotland entered Phase 3 of the route map for recovery from COVID-19. As … |
| Retail sector guidance | Guidance for the retail sector including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations … |
| Staying safe and protecting others – All the Rules! | The Scottish Government has published the new rules on staying safe and protecting others to … |
| Help for homebuyers and employment support | New initiatives to support homebuyers and help people into work or to re-train have been … |
| Calmac 9 July 2020 – Bookings and Physical Distancing | Following discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 10 July customers … |
| Shielding Advice – From 10 July | The advice is to keep shielding until at least 31 July 2020. From 10 July, … |
| Lockdown Changes – Update 9 July | The following changes have been announced by the First Minister 10 July The general rules … |
| Visitor Charter | PLAN AHEAD, BE PREPARED Marketing Mull and Iona (MMI) has prepared a Visitor Charter in … |
| Updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions. These conditions … |
| Next steps for people shielding | Pause on shielding to be considered. Advice for people who are shielding is to change … |
| Scotland Airbridges | From Friday, travellers are exempt from quarantine rules when they arrive in Scotland from: Andorra, … |
| Summer Financial Statement – Key Points | The Key points of the Summer Financial Statement from Rishi Sunak. Please note: Further detail … |
| Argyll & Bute Council – Visitors urged to use official campsites | At this critical stage in the Scottish Government’s roadmap to further ease restrictions, it’s important … |
| Visiting Iona | Iona has been a place of welcome and hospitality for centuries and as restrictions begin … |
| Guidance for museums, galleries and heritage attractions | This guidance is for museums, galleries and heritage attractions It comes into effect immediately – … |
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled | Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled Tobermory-based event cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainty Organisers committed … |
| Round & About – July Issue OUT NOW | The July issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Community’ … |
| Second homes guidance – July 3 | Overview Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020 … |
| Promoting the use of face masks in Argyll | The Caring for People Tactical Partnership which was set up in response to the emergency … |
| Events Sector – Guidance | This guidance is for the events sector – in particular organisers of events. It comes … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee update | The Mull & Iona Ferry Committee have responded to the newly published Calmac timetables which … |
| Staying Safe and protecting others (physical distancing) | Rules on staying safe and protecting others to help protect the NHS and save lives. … |
| Caravan sites and holiday parks | Guidance for campsites, holiday parks, caravan sites, motorhome hire businesses and their users. Who this … |
| Lockdown Update July 2 | 2 Metres rule remains the overall advice. From the end of next week there may … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetables 1 July – 18 October | These are the links to the Calmac Timetable Oban – Craignure 1 -14 July Oban … |
| Tobermory Harbour- Update 1 July | Tobermory Harbour is currently working towards lifting restrictions to visiting vessels from 3rd July, as … |
| Small Business Support Grant | The Small Business Support Grant closes on the 10th July – Small Businesses with a … |
| School Age Payment – Details | The School Age Payment is part of Best Start Grant, a package of three payments … |
| Visiting patients in hospitals – 13 July | From 13 July visiting to non-Covid areas of hospitals is to resume safely and on … |
| Guidance for Creative studios | Guidance for the creative industries, in particular for providers and users of creative studios in … |
| Guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers | Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is … |
| Resuming cervical screening | Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice. Some NHS Scotland national screening … |
| Guidance for private landlords and letting agents – Updated 29 June | Updated Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government 29 June Details and all guidance … |
| Guidance for businesses on physical distancing | Guidance for businesses in Scotland on physical distancing and closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. … |
| Brendan O’Hara – Question & Answers | Mull Broadcasting was set up to provide entertainment by local people for local people during … |
| Opening public and customer toilets | The opening of public toilets carries with it a risk of transmission of COVID-19 given … |
| Calmac Update – 26 June | Calmac are pleased to now publish the next phase of our timetable. This will be … |
| Shopping scheme update – 26 June | Thank you to everyone who has used the Mull Health shopping scheme during lockdown. As … |
| Second homes guidance – Updated 26 June | Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020. This guidance … |
| New guidance for customers | Nicola Sturgeon says all members of the public have a role to play in making … |
| Care Home Visits | One nominated person will be able to visit a loved one in a care home … |
| Key Dates | Indicative Phase 2 dates: 3 July – Travel distance limit for leisure will be lifted … |
| Money Worries? | Are you worried about how to cope financially at the moment? Have you considered talking … |
| Calmac Statement – 24 June | “We are currently operating an essential services timetable which will be in place until 30 … |
| Changes in Lockdown & Indicative dates | People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with one other household indoors from … |
| Enhanced safety for health and social care staff | Routine testing of workforce extended as more services resume. Staff who work in specialist cancer … |
| Schools to return full-time in August – if progress maintained | Scottish schools are aiming to reopen full-time with no physical distancing in August if coronavirus … |
| Aquaculture Hardship Fund details | To apply for a grant under the aquaculture hardship fund, applicants are required to demonstrate … |
| Guidance on moving home – From 29 June | From 29 June 2020, all home moves are permitted, provided they can be carried out … |
| Second homes guidance – Coronavirus | This guidance outlines how the phases in the route map apply to second homes. Please … |
| Urgent Dental care | Urgent care to be made widely available. Dental practices can resume seeing see NHS patients … |
| NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect advice | Information for households. Households will be sent information explaining how the Test and Protect system … |
| Restarting tourism safely – New Guidance | New workplace guidance published. Guidance to support Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safely … |
| Shopping Service | There has been some concern expressed about the Shopping Service ending. There are no plans … |
| Calmac Update 19 June – Phase 2 | Calmac will continue to operate an essential lifeline timetable until at least 30 June 2020. … |
| Coronavirus threat downgraded | The UK’s coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from four to three, its chief medical … |
| Credt & Store cards – Payment Holiday Extension | Banks have been told to give even more time to millions of people struggling with … |
| Funeral services in places of worship | The Scottish Government understand that most faith and belief communities in Scotland have halted the … |
| Shielding support and contacts – 19 June | The Scottish Governmet has issued revised documents for this group. Scottish Goverment web site Contact … |
| Advice for people with specific medical conditions – 18 June | These conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, … |
| Returning to work safely – Update 18 June | As outlined in our route map we are taking a phased approach to easing lockdown measures to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 section 142 – statutory guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance. It is an update on occasional license use … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – Ferry Capacity over the summer | The shape of the ferry service over the next few months is starting to emerge. … |
| Phase 2 Changes | People using trains, taxis, buses and ferries in Scotland will be required to wear face … |
| Moving to Phase 2 of the Lockdown | The current status of the epidemic in Scotland means that the changes in Phase 2 … |
| Shielding? Today you can leave home to exercise | From 18 June, those who are shielding are able to leave home to exercise. Until … |
| Bin collections go back to three weekly cycle | From week beginning 29 June If you live in Kintyre (south of Kennacraig), Islay/Jura and … |
| Were you turned down for a grant by Argyll & Bute? | Were you not eligible for the £10,000 grant because you are a new business? “A … |
| Free school meals extended | Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups. Children eligible for free … |
| Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | Applications are welcome for up to £3,000 from the Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience … |
| Argyll & Bute Hardship Fund – B&B’s | A new hardship fund launched today to help Bed & Breakfast and Small Serviced Accommodation … |
| Reopening childcare safely | Nurseries and other early learning and childcare (ELC) providers have received new guidance to help … |
| Calmac Customer Update – 12 June 2020 | “We’ve been sharing regular updates with our customers as Scotland takes its first phased steps … |
| Argyll & Bute Council News | Funding to help Events Argyll and Bute Council will invest up to £250,000 in events … |
| COVID-19 guidance for farmers and crofters | Guidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published. … |
| Construction industry – Update 11 June | This document is one of a set of documents about how to work safely in … |
| Summer support for students | Earlier financial help for those facing hardship. Students facing hardship this summer due to COVID-19 … |
| Help-to-Buy scheme – Extended | The first minister says the Scottish government’s Help-to-Buy scheme is being extended until March 2022. … |
| Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties | A provisional date of 15 July has been set for when tourism businesses may be … |
| Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July | Scotland’s tourism businesses, including pubs, hotels and restaurants, have been told to prepare to reopen … |
| Glengorm Recycling Centre | Opening times Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00 noon Sunday: Closed … |
| Support for tourism industry | Further measures have been announced by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing to support Scotland’s vital tourism … |
| Caring for People – Report 9th June | This is a weekly briefing to update health and social care partners on the work … |
| Ferries & Coronavirus survey | In the coming months as Scotland transitions through the Coronavirus Route Map, restrictions on travel will … |
| Shielding extended until 31 July | The shielding of those who are most at risk if they become infected with Covid-19 … |
| More support for small businesses | Small businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to … |
| New health measures for travellers to Scotland | New public health measures will come into force on Monday (8 June) to help suppress … |
| Update from Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – June 6 | Ferry capacity in Coronavirus future phases On entering phase one of the government’s Coronvirus Routemap at the … |
| Guidance for hill walkers and climbers | Phase 1: Guidance for hill walkers and climbers in Scotland Read our detailed Phase 1 … |
| CRUMBS! | CRUMBS! The Ross of Mull Community Café has been delighted to be able to help … |
| Accomodation for Hospital Appt’s in Glasgow | Premier Travel Inn Glagow City Centre South which is only open for essential workers will … |
| Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit on Mull today | An Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit has arrived in Mull this morning to test essential … |
| Calmac Essential timetable until 30 June | CalMac is continuing an Essential Timetable until 30 June 2020 due to Covid-19 No future bookings will … |
| Extra payment for Carers | Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10. In recognition of the additional pressure that unpaid … |
| Mobile Testing Unit for Essential Workers -Thursday | It looks like a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be at Mull and Iona Community … |
| Round & About – June Issue | The June issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Nature’ … |
| Best Start Grant School Age Payment. | Eligible parents of children aged four and five are being encouraged to apply for financial … |
| Additional quota for inshore fishing | Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. Inshore fishers who usually … |
| Next steps for NHS Scotland | NHS Scotland will begin resuming some services that have been suspended, delayed or deferred due … |
| Self-Employment Income Scheme to be extended | The Self-Employment Income Scheme will be extended, with applications opening in August for a second … |
| Furlough scheme details | Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme from August. The Chancellor says Employers will be … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association guidelines for easing lockdown | The Harbour Association has issued and a Notice to Mariners new guidance for Harbour users, … |
| Calmac – Changed Guidance | CalMac have today announced minor relaxations to the types of ferry travel that is permitted, … |
| Changes to Lockdown – Phase 1 starts tomorrow | Phase 1 starts tomorrow in easing Lockdown From Friday, We will now be able to … |
| Pharmacy Closed – Thursday 28th May | The Pharmacy is closed on Thursday 28th May because of the repairs going on. The … |
| Changes to bins, roads and amenity services | The Recycling centre reopens June 1st. Keep up to adte with the situation at https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/recycling The … |
| Michael Russell, Facebook Q & A Details | Michael Russell, MSP, is holding a Facebook session starting at 7.30pm on 28th May. Open … |
| Call for Evidence on impact of COVID-19 on the rural economy | The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is inviting all interested individuals and organisations to submit … |
| Updated Guidance | We have updated the following Pages, today 27th May Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces … |
| Test & Protect Resources | Guidance for the public, including a summary is available online along with guidance for employers. Under Test and Protect, … |
| Waltons Island delivery update | Waltons are no longer doing any personal shopping in any supermarkets now. Tesco will make … |
| Scientific evidence – returning to schools | The Scottish Government has published a summary of the scientific evidence about coronavirus relating to … |
| Support to work safely – New Guidance by sector | New guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely … |
| Test and Protect | The Scottish government’s new “test and protect” strategy will go live on Thursday, the first … |
| Drones delivering masks to the Hospital | Drone technology is to be used to deliver protective equipment to a hospital on a … |
| Two week quarantine on new arrivals to UK from 8th June | Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines … |
| Calmac – Essential timetable until 14th June | CalMac is currently running an essential services timetable across our network in response to the … |
| Easing Lockdown – Clarification | Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be able to travel longer distances to see their … |
| What is the Scottish Welfare Fund? | The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme provided under The Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act … |
| Tobermory Recycling centre – Reopening 1 June | Household waste recycling centres to reopen on June 1 Plans are being made to reopen … |
| Mortgage Payment ‘Holidays’ extended | Homeowners struggling financially due to coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday … |
| Schools will reopen from 11 August | Scottish schools have been asked to start preparing for the return of pupils in the … |
| Summary of Proposed Changes to Lockdown from 28 May | The rules set out in the previous (Lockdown) phase apply except as set out below. … |
| Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis | Download the … |
| Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods | You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods: if your child is the … |
| Coronavirus Symptoms? You can now get tested | The first minister has confirmed that testing will be available from today to anyone with … |
| Change in Official Guidance | People who experience a loss of smell or taste are being advised to get tested … |
| Easing Lockdown – Route map | The first minister will publish a route map setting out a phased approach to easing … |
| Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces | The offical guidance for planning Covid-Safe Workplaces has been added. WE will add further resources … |
| Short term electric bike hire to Key Workers. | Due to the current Covid-19 we are currently closed but through Cycling Uk we are … |
| Shielding support and contacts | Details of shielding support for vulnerable people to arrange for food and medicine deliveries, and … |
| Self-Employment Income Support Scheme | To apply go here, enter your Unique Taxpayer Reference, enter NI number. Complete the personal … |
| Helpline for those seeking employment or studying | Skills Development Scotland is providing help through its website My World of Work. SDS has … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) recruitment | NHSScotland Careers | COVID-19 tracing team. As we move into the next phase of the COVID-19 response, a … |
| Essential workers: apply for a #coronavirus test | IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM Argyll and Bute HSCP An army mobile Covid-19 testing unit is travelling … |
| Shopping scheme update 13th May | Thank you to the Coop for doing an amazing job getting back on track this … |
| Food parcels and food deliveries – who is doing what? | Co-op shopping can be ordered through the Mull Health website, and delivered to your door. … |
| Extra support for charities | Small premises now eligible for £10,000 grants. Properties occupied by charities can now apply for … |
| Furlough Scheme extended until October | The UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be … |
| Isle of Mull Community Covid-19 Emergency Fund | This is amazing! The target was set at £7,000 and now is at £7,810. So … |
| Co-op Tuesday 12th – Good News! | I can confirm that all our systems are now up and running and we will … |
| 6 Days to go … | 6 Days left … £190 to go … it’s getting closer. … |
| National Wellbeing Hub for Health & Care Workers & Carers | New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families. Organisations from across Scotland have worked … |
| Alternatives to the Co-op | Just a reminder that the following are doing orders and that these can be delivered … |
| Shopping Service suspended | Monday 11th May – Co-op shopping A major power outage overnight has resulted in a … |
| MCC Comments on Scottish Government Framework | Mull Community Council comments on Scottish Government Framework Mull Community Council (MCC) strongly supports the … |
| Lockdown – Change | Nicola Sturgeon says people will now be permitted to exercise outdoors more than once a … |
| Student Accomodation – Proposed changes | Students who cannot take up places in purpose-built accommodation due to the Covid-19 pandemic will … |
| Additional support for Lifeline Services | Families on lower incomes and older people are to get more support with extra funding … |
| Support for lockdown restrictions | Survey of attitudes to COVID-19 shows public respect messaging. Staying at home to save lives … |
| Additional £45m to support pivotal businesses. | A fund launched last week to provide grants for small and medium-sized businesses affected by … |
| Fair Start Scotland | Are you unemployed and looking to secure work? If so the Employability Team is here … |
| Housebuilders – Emergency Loans | Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1 million from … |
| Connecting High Risk & Low Income groups | People from low income households and who are clinically high-risk are to be given laptops … |
| Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown extended | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has formally extended Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown. By law, the social distancing … |
| Co-op Update 6th May | Delivery volumes on chilled and fruit and veg are very large today so we should … |
| The Scottish Goverment wants to hear your ideas | The emergence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the biggest global challenge that humanity has faced for … |
| Extra payment for unpaid carers | Investment of £19.2 million to support 83,000 carers As part of the next emergency coronavirus … |
| Farming – New powers over CAP | Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed … |
| Home schooling – Update from Argyll & Bute | Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education has issued a reassuring message to parents, … |
| Mull and Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | Applications up to £5,000 are invited for projects which address issues arising from the Covid19 … |
| Mull and Iona Community Hospital (MICH) Update | After reading several pieces on here I thought I had better let you know how … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): test, trace, isolate, support strategy | Sets out our plans to help disrupt community transmission of the virus. “On 23 April … |
| Preparing for economic recovery | Expert tech review announced as further business support opens to applications. The second phase of … |
| Private Rent Sector Landlord Covid-19 Loan Scheme | Landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the Covid-19 crisis have been offered … |
| Summary of MCM group members views on exiting lock-down | The MCM group are really pleased to see the debate has been opened up on … |
| Additional Funds – Mental Health Suuport & Alcohol Issues | There will be £105,000 going to Young Scot for the provision of new digital content on mental … |
| Supporting People with Autism | The Scottish government has announced more than £200,000 in funding for autism organisations. There are … |
| Coronavirus Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund | This fund can provide a one off grant of £2,000 for the newly self-employed who … |
| Unfamiliar faces / vehicles | If you are unsure of whether someone has a right to be on the island, … |
| Exiting Lockdown? | The MCM group have been asked to give their thoughts on Lock-down. This is such … |
| Round & About – Available Now | The May issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme Hope, … |
| A Round up of advice | 1. NHS Inform The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing and … |
| What do you do when you think someone is ‘breaking’ the lockdown? | Who do you call? The island has risen to the challenge of the lockdown. Rules … |
| Michael Russell – Live Facebook Q&A tonight | Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll & Bute is running a Live Facebook Q&A at 7.30pm … |
| £100m funds to help business – Opens Today | A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) … |
| Best Start Grants | You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods: if your child is the … |
| Use of Facemasks | The Scottish government has published updated guidance on the use of face coverings during the … |
| Fishermen/Women – Support | For fishermen/women and their families needing extra support on the islands. Support and financial help … |
| Businesses Working together | During the COVID-19 epidemic, the people of Mull and Iona have rallied together to help … |
| Social distancing regulations strengthened | Temporary regulations confirmed and extended to protect workers. Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the … |
| Small Business Loans – Update 27 April | Britain’s smallest businesses will be offered 100% government-backed rescue loans after sharp criticism for the … |
| South West Mull and Iona Development Update | A coastal project on Mull is providing a lifeline for rural residents making sure no … |
| Introducing Mull TV | In these difficult times, it is good to announce something new. Introducing Mull TV. Mull … |
| Auto Finance leases – Repayment freeze | Britain’s financial watchdog has confirmed there will be a three-month repayment freeze for consumers with … |
| Commercial Property Arrears | Commercial property landlords banned from demanding rent arrears Commercial property landlords in the UK have been … |
| Domestic Abuse | Calls to National Domestic Abuse helpline up by 120%. Please, please, please reach out where … |
| Royal Bank – Cards for Carers | Royal Bank of Scotland is introducing a new supplement card to existing current account holders … |
| Scotland’s Framework for making decisions | Scotland must adjust to “new normal” of living with Covid-19, which may include cycling in and … |
| Co-op Tobermory – Advance Notice | The Co-op may when required close the store between 10am and 11am on any given … |
| Special dietary requirements | If you have a letter from your surgery confirming that you need a special diet, … |
| Shielding and at high risk – Food Boxes | Food boxes for people who are shielding and at high risk Your ambient and frozen … |
| Ferries April Round up | Everything is of course dominated by Coronavirus right now, and the impact on Scottish ferry … |
| Aldi Form is up and running! | The Aldi form is up and live as of now. If I could remind you … |
| Scrubs Update – Fabric needed! | We can re-purpose duvet covers, sheets, curtains, but it must meet the following requirements: washable … |
| Mull Highland Games 2020 Cancelled | Mull Highland Games Committee regrets to advise that the 2020 Games event is cancelled due … |
| Nappy delivery service | Order nappies, formula and wipes and we will arrange for them to be collected from … |
| Aldi Deliveries | We are able to offer basic food boxes, containing enough food from Aldi to supply … |
| Oban Times | All stories in the Oban Times are free to read online during the crisis. … |
| Job Retention Scheme open | The government’s Job Retention Scheme is now open for employers to access support to continue … |
| Co-Op Update – 18 April | Deliveries- We are being delivered to 6 days a week so that should really help … |
| Ruby Low – ICU Nurse | This time last month, Ruby Low, from the Isle of Mull, was four weeks into … |
| Mull Broadcasting – 3 Episodes available NOW | There are now THREE EPISODES from Mull Broadcasting, all available by following this link. Thanks … |
| Carers, In need of Support? | North Argyll Carers Centre If you are currently in a caring role and in need … |
| UK Furlough scheme extended | The government payment scheme for furloughed workers has been extended into June. More than nine … |
| Business Round up – 17 April | Extension of coronavirus support This week the Scottish Government announced a £220m extension to the … |
| Argyll & Bute Council -Travel Advice | Everyone’s clear about the need to stay home and stay safe at the moment, and … |
| Online live Baby Massage Classes | Argyll and Bute HSCP MIDWIVES are delivering online live Baby Massage Classes to parents across … |
| Mull Ballet | Free online weekly Mull Ballet dance classes starting next week. All welcome – children must … |
| Shielding – The Support Services are there to help you | If you are shielding it is really important to use the practical supports that are … |
| Shielding – Does it apply to you? | If you are not sure if it applies to you you can call the Coronavirus … |
| Isle of Mull Ice Cream Home Deliveries | Since lockdown was announced we’ve taken a little time to pause and figure out the … |
| Food Bank Donations | Many people have been asking how they can give financial donations to the food bank. … |
| Third Sector – Emergency Funding | Third sector organisations across Scotland are being encouraged to apply for emergency funding to help … |
| Sunday Sailings suspended | The temporary timetable in place for Oban – Craignure has been amended. As from this weekend, there … |
| Additional support for business | Second phase of funding to protect against the effects of COVID-19. Around £220 million of … |
| EwenMe – New phone based support service | EwenMe is a new phone based support service launched by Ewen’s Room to combat the … |
| Tobermory Stores – Boxes & Stock | Hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend. We have been busy updating our stock list … |
| Face Masks Update 14 April | Face Masks update; With help from Dawn Read, Diana Guthrie-James and Brian Swinbanks we now … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally update | – Planning going ahead for the October 8-11 event – Organising Permit in place from Motorsport UK … |
| Helpline for people over 70 and other high risk people | Starting tomorrow (April 14th) there is a new helpline for people over 70 and other … |
| Surgical Scrubs – Volunteers Needed | We’re ready to start making 72 sets of surgical scrubs for our NHS staff and … |
| Shielding | Shielding is for people, including children, who are at very high risk of severe illness … |
| Information for Maternity Patients | Updated 10/04/20 – Women can join the Midwives on their own facebook page Birth in Argyll & … |
| Community Pharmacy Easter Opening Hours | Community Pharmacy Easter Opening Hours http://ow.ly/u1lB50zaD2J Latest guidance on Coronavirus including Social Distancing and general … |
| COVID19 Symptom Tracker App | Argyll and Bute HSCP The COVID19 Symptom Tracker is an app, approved by Scotland’s top … |
| NHS Scrubs – Volunteer Coordinator needed! | We’re looking for a Coordinator to recruit a team of volunteers to produce sets of … |
| Co-op Shopping Scheme update 10th April | We’re delighted that so many people are using the Co-op shopping scheme. To help us … |
| A message to the Mull Community …… | … from the Mull Crisis Management Group Today is the three week anniversary of our … |
| Another reason to support the Co-op! | The Co-op has pulled its planned Easter television advertising campaign, instead donating the airtime to the national … |
| Airbnb halts bookings in UK | From today, UK Airbnb bookings will be restricted to key workers and other essential stays … |
| Tobermory Post Office opening hours from 09 April | Extended Tobermory Post Office opening hours from 09 April Monday 10.00 – 4.00 Tuesday 10.00 … |
| Home-Start Mull | Although our groups and Home visiting volunteers have been put on hold until we are … |
| Masks for Mull! | Working with frontline NHS Staff and Carers, a small team of volunteers have developed a … |
| Co-op Shopping Scheme – update 7th April 2020. | The scheme is proving really popular – thank you to everyone who is supporting it. … |
| Friday Deliveries | FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR We are delivering all across the island to your door! … |
| Coronavirus Funding Support and Grants | Current information from Business Gateway on Coronavirus Funding Support and Grants Click here Updated … |
| Ross of Mull Art Exhibition | Go to the Facebook Page of the Ross of Mull Art Exhibition. 2020 would have … |
| New Overdraft Rules | Article in the Scotsman outlining the new overdraft rules. Read the … |
| NHS Update | @NHS24 continues to work tirelessly to answer your calls as quickly as possible. To help … |
| NHS Fitness Studio | Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga … |
| Salen – Gift of Food | Good afternoon. This is a call out for everyone in Salen. The island has been … |
| Universal Credit online | Use this service to: Create a Universal Credit account Make a claim Join your partner’s … |
| Bin collections from Monday 6 April | During the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the council will introduce a simplified, two-weekly bin collection … |
| Current Business Support | Comprehensive and detailed report on Business support. 17 Pages. … |
| Using Zoom! | Zoom is very popular and it is being used a lot on the island. There … |
| West Coast Motors | West Coast Motors (WCM) have contacted me to say they are now available to transport … |
| Ewen’s Room new Buddy Line. | The name may change but the idea behind this remains the same. Thanks to all … |
| Creative Scotland Resource Directory | Creative Scotland have pulled together an A-Z of funding and resources available to those in … |
| If your employer has told you not to work | If your place of work has shut down or there’s no work for you because … |
| Tobermory Pharmacy | To assist with our deliveries could patients who have moved in the last 12 months … |
| Mull and Iona Ranger Service | At this time the natural world can provide a lot of solace and is great … |
| Sorren & Hannah, Livestream Gig 3rd April | This Friday, 3rd April at 7.30pm, Sorren & I are performing a full length gig … |
| Tobermory Spring Flower Show – Online Fun | Tobermory Spring Flower Show had to be cancelled. So for a bit of fun any … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association April 1st Update | Covid 19 restrictions update at 1st April 2020 As you may be aware, we have … |
| Dental surgery update | The dental surgery is closed for direct dental treatment. I can help with advice, analgesics … |
| Shopping | We have had to change the way you pay for Shopping if you are using … |
| Advice to Owners … | … of companion animals and livestock https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-to-owners-of-companion-animals-and-livestock/ … |
| Round & About, April Issue – Available now | Round & About: The April issue of Round & About is now in the shops, … |
| Post Office – What’s What | We are not refusing any customers, what may be essential to me may not be … |
| Craignure assessment centre opened | Please read this carefully. Report from the Oban Times. Coronavirus assessment centres have opened at … |
| For Residents of South West Mull | Just to let you know that you might get a phone call over the next … |
| Telephone Issues, Tobermory Surgery | 31/03/2020 We are currently experiencing telephone issues with our main line into Tobermory Surgery. Please … |
| Help with non-domestic rates | Help with non-domestic rates in Scotland during coronavirus. … |
| 10 drivers doing deliveries to your door! | 10 drivers doing deliveries to your door, free of charge and using social distance. (Adult … |
| Mull Music Festival – New Dates 1st October – 4th October | Mull Music Festival new dates starting Thursday 1st October through to the Sunday night 4th … |
| Domestic Abuse – Help & Information. | These are challenging times for all families. There is a big risk of an increase … |
| Cleaning Update | All of these products should be applied and left on surfaces for several minutes to … |
| Medical equipment and supplies | From the Community Nurses: We are looking for equipment and supplies that have been given … |
| Dedicated helpline offering advice to vulnerable people | A dedicated helpline offering advice to vulnerable people across Argyll and Bute during the coronavirus … |
| Governement Guidance for Food Businesses | Newly Released. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses Also in … |
| Buy & Sell Mull – Open with changes | Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Buy & Sell: Mull will … |
| Park Lodge – Takeaways but home delivered ONLY | We have been contacted by Argyll and Bute Council and on their recommendation we will … |
| NEW – Self Employed Income Support Scheme | Pays 80% of avarage profits over the past three years Up to £2500 per month … |
| Visit Mull and Iona | An updated message to our visitors. … |
| URGENT GUIDANCE | Under Clear Medical Advice the Mull Crisis Management group have made this decision for the … |
| Local Resources – Updated 26 March | The Local Services page has been updated. Expanded South West Mull … |
| Mull and Iona Vets – Covid-19 update | This post is to highlight changes to the veterinary services provided by Mull and Iona … |
| CALMAC – Essential Lifeline Timetables | Calmac have published the Essential Lifeline Timetables to keep us safe during the Covid-19 outbreak. … |
| Dervaig Premier | In order to continue to fulfill the huge increase with home deliveries, in conjunction with … |
| Successfully dealing with an early COVID case on Mull | Successfully dealing with an early COVID case on Mull and the prevention of contagion This … |
| Ross of Mull and Iona Community Transport Scheme | Community transport will deliver prescriptions and shopping on request for anyone, throughout SW Mull, during … |
| Glengorm Landfill site – Closed | Due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus Glengorm landfill site is closed to the … |
| West Coast Motors -Reductions | COVID-19: SERVICE UPDATE From Wednesday 25 March, we shall make further reductions to our bus … |
| Seafood sector – Aid Package | The seafood sector is to receive an initial support package of more than £5m during … |
| The Waterfall Fund | The Waterfall Fund Covid-19 Crisis Fund has agreed the first grant payment to a group … |