COVID-19: Access to eye care services in Tayside NHS Tayside Area Optical Committee is advising of changes to how people can access eye care during the COVID-19 outbreak Opticians in Tayside can currently only provide emergency and essential eye care, with no routine eye tests being carried out until further notice Anyone who has an […]
Brechin Bookfest
RNA – Brechin Bookfest
Help on offer during Self Isolation from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
DO YOU NEED HELP DURING SELF-ISOLATION? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has an army of over 3,500 volunteers who are trained and ready to help people in their local communities who are self-isolating and vulnerable to coronavirus. Do you need someone to get your shopping for you or pick up your medication? Do you need […]
New partnership service to support our most isolated and vulnerable people – Angus Actively Cares A new website and phone number has been launched to help any isolated and vulnerable Angus residents get the confidential support they need during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. If you need help and support, or if you are worried that […]
Angus Council thank staff and public for support
Angus Council thank staff and public for their support during coronavirus outbreak Angus Council’s Chief Executive Margo Williamson’s thanked staff for their hard work and the citizens of Angus for their patience and understanding at today’s (Friday 3 April 2020) special council meeting. Margo Williamson said: “The impact and consequences of the global pandemic is […]
Old and Abbey Church, Arbroath, Foodbank
In line with Scottish government advice, The Old and Abbey Church food bank is remaining open at West Abbey, Street, Arbroath during the current coronavirus crisis. The opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 2-3 pm. Rev. Dolly Purcell
Free School Meals – bank payments
Please be aware that payments scheduled to go in to bank accounts today could arrive anytime up until midnight. This is not something that we have direct control of. The time that the payment will arrive in an account is dependent on banking processes, including bank clearance for automated payments. We are already receiving a […]
Accessing GP Services on Easter Public Holiday
NHS Tayside Associate Medical Director advises the public on how to access GP services on Monday, 6 April which is a public holiday. Dr Jane Bruce, Associate Medical Director for Primary Care with NHS Tayside said, “In these unprecedented and challenging times, the Scottish Government has asked GP practices across Scotland to remain open […]
Angus Council Free School Meals Update
A solution has been found to make sure that families have access to their free school meal entitlement while measures to tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic are in place. Our staff have been working closely and at pace across various services to come up with a solution that will see free school meal payments made […]
ANGUSalive message about country parks
Issued 1 April, 2020 ANGUSalive is urging people not to travel to their country parks at Crombie, Monikie, Forfar Loch and Glen Doll, in order to follow government guidance and avoid crowding that puts social distancing at risk. The country parks are closed to visitors until further notice, with car parks, toilets and […]