COVID-19 Information
This page has been created to update our members on Technology Scotland activities in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. We will also be providing additional information to support your businesses and families over the coming weeks. We will regularly update this page to ensure that the best and most up to date information is available. Please check back with us regularly for updates.
The measures announced by the UK Government over the last few days mean that, inevitably, it cannot be ‘business as usual’ for the time being. However, Technology Scotland remains committed to providing value to our members and will do all that we can to support the community over the coming weeks.
Information
In these unsettling times information is often the key and we have set up this Covid-19 information page and resource centre which contains links to up to date information and advice to support your business over the coming weeks. However, we are aware that the pressure faced by us all over the coming weeks will not be limited to just those associated with the workplace. Remote working, concerns for relatives, rampant toddlers and a lack of toilet roll will all add to pressures we will face. With this in mind we will also collate additional useful information and advice to help you and your families.
Representation
We are here to represent your views to Government, something that has never been more important than now. Please get in touch with any specific concerns/challenges that your business is facing as a result of the current situation and we will ensure that this is communicated to the relevant parties in Government.
Events
In line with the Government’s advice on social distancing, Technology Scotland has cancelled all events until the end of 2020. Attendees for any events scheduled during this time should already have been notified. Events beyond this time are being continually reviewed and may be rescheduled if required. We will keep everyone informed via the website, email and our newsletters.
Moving online
Where appropriate, we will be moving our events and activities online. Events are a key part of Technology Scotland’s activities and, although they may be slightly different in format, we are keen to ensure that we continue to bring value to our members and the community. Please keep an eye out for announcements on this over the coming days.
In the meantime, we wish all our members and friends good health.
The Technology Scotland Team
Scottish Government – Returning to work safely guidance
Coronavirus advice for businesses in Scotland – FBS
Coronavirus (COVID-19): manufacturing sector guidance
Innovate UK coronavirus business support package details
Official Scottish Government – COVID-19 – A Framework for Decision Making
Official UK Government – COVID-19 support for businesses
Official UK Government – COVID-19 guidance for employees
Scottish Enterprise Business Continuity Advice
Business Gateway Advice for Business Owners in Scotland
Federation of Small Businesses advice and guidance
Official UK Government call for business to help make NHS ventilators
Innovate UK: COVID-19 business support
Official UK Government: Claim back statutory sick pay paid to employees due to COVID-19
Official UK Government: A letter to those working in the manufacturing sector
Health & wellbeing
Official UK Government COVID-19 response
NHS UK official advice on COVID-19
SAMH mental wellbeing resource page
Family
Glasgow Science Centre at home – live every day at 10am