West College Scotland Coronavirus Support

Since campus closures earlier this year, you may be wondering about how you can progress and achieve your course. All colleges have agreed to work together under a single set of guidelines and have issued some frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the link below. These should help answer some of your questions and address any concerns that you may have.
Ayrshire College Coronavirus Information

Although the buildings may be closed, the College is still open and they are offering advice and guidance to our students via electronic means. College staff are working remotely to continue to support learning wherever possible. If you have any queries, check out the link below or you can contact your lecturer by email.
Food for Thought West Dunbartonshire

Food for Thought’s team of 50 volunteers are based around West Dunbartonshire and are stocked with emergency food aid parcels at all times and will tend any individual who is in need on the same day as their referral. Monday to Sunday: 10am – 7pm Call: 01389 734514 Email: foodforthoughtt14@gmail.com
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare is operating a delivery only service currently, supporting people with emergency food provision. A 3 day supply can be provided and school age children can receive Brunch bags containing enough food for breakfast/lunch for a week. Please call 01389 764135 for support.
NHS Mental Health Advice

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Click on the link to find out more.
Stepping Stones North Edinburgh

Families can continue to be referred for support and will be offered phone support from an allocated worker who can support clients with their mental health and well-being, offer practical tips and resources to support children, welfare advice, and support to access food and material resources where needed. Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm Email: moragwilson@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk Call: […]
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre Edinburgh

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre is dropping off food parcels to vulnerable people and families in the South East of Edinburgh. 5 Moredunvale Place, EH17 7LB Call: 07306 133260
The Venchie Children & Young People’s Project Edinburgh

The Venchie are providing hot food for vulnerable people and families in EH15/EH16 postcodes. You can collect food parcels from the Venchie building: Monday – Friday: 11am-1pm 61 Niddrie Mains Terrace, EH16 4NX Or look out for the Venchie minibus at these locations: 11-11:20am – Niddrie Mill Garages 11:20-11:50am – front of the Moffat Campus […]
The Ferry Go-For Group Edinburgh

The Ferry Go-For Group is a neighbourhood peer to peer networking group based in the North West of Edinburgh. Ready to buddy up anyone who needs it with one of their 600 volunteers. From picking up a prescription to walking the dog or friendly phone call. Telephone: 0131 513 0999 Email: david@ferrygofor.org
Portobello Timebank Edinburgh

Portobello Timebank is offering support to the North East Edinburgh community. They can help with things such as shopping or supplies, collecting medication and social support over the telephone. When: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm Friday 9am-12noon Wednesday evenings: 5-8pm Telephone: 07968 090 530 Email: info@portobellotimebank.co.uk