This Volunteers Week, I would like to thank every person and group who routinely volunteers around Banff and Buchan.

Of course, this year has been different.

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed new funding from the UK Government that brings the total to help deal with COVID-19 in Scotland to £3.3billion. 

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has written to health chiefs to voice ‘growing concern’ over the impact of COVID-19 cases and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) in care homes. 

Coronavirus Update – Our Package for the Self-Employed

The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest public health emergency in a generation. Our message to the public is clear: you must stay at home, in order to protect the NHS and save lives.

The three big supermarkets in Banff and Buchan have all pledged support for colleagues and customers to deal with the coronavirus crisis. 

Details are below. 

Asda:

For our customers:

Information from James Farrar of the General Medical Council

Our role

Watch this video for a comprehensive guide on the best way to wash your hands and reduce the risk of infection and spread 

From ScotRail; 

Following the latest government update on COVID-19, we would like to reassure customers that everyone across Scotland's Railway is working flat out to provide transport for people delivering essential services.

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?Sit…

Entries are now open for the annual @ShopIndieUK #BestSmallShops competition 2020 – the search to find Britain’s Best Small Shop.