If you find anything on this page to be outdated, misleading or missing please contact steve@durness.scot or the Community Council.
NEW: When asking for repeat prescriptions please give 48 hours' notice. For more information follow the Local Health Information link below.
These pages include
Advice From the Scottish Government:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Protect yourself and others
Highland Community COVID-19 Response
A really useful website detailing the support available throughout the Highlands, during the COVID-19 Crisis.
COVIDHELP4HIGHLAND.ORG
part of the Highland Community COVID-19 Response site is the
Community Action Register, a map of all registered activity, it is posted for information and to help understand the scope of the response at a local level.
A message for business from Malcolm MacLeod, Highland Council:
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https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Protect yourself and others
- Stay at home
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or work
- If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
- Wash your hands regularly
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
- Do not meet others, even friends or family. You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms
Coronavirus Symptoms
The most common symptoms are a new continuous cough and/or a fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater). See the section from the local GP practice for more information.
Highland Community COVID-19 Response
A really useful website detailing the support available throughout the Highlands, during the COVID-19 Crisis.
COVIDHELP4HIGHLAND.ORG
part of the Highland Community COVID-19 Response site is the
Community Action Register, a map of all registered activity, it is posted for information and to help understand the scope of the response at a local level.
A message for business from Malcolm MacLeod, Highland Council:
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Health Advice On-line and by Phone
UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Scottish Government: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS Health Advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Highland Council: https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus
Highland Council COVID-19 Helpline: Freephone: 0300 303 1362 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm . If you need help or can offer help, please phone the Highland Council Freephone Helpline. Calls will be directed to the Sutherland Ward Manager who then directs the query to the appropriate department or person.
Shielding
https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus/shielding
Vulnerable individuals have been sent a letter or text from the NHS.
If you are shielding and require support please telephone the Highland Council dedicated number: 01349 886 699
Shielding is a measure to protect extremely vulnerable people. Those who are extremely vulnerable should not leave their homes and should minimise all non- essential contact with other members of their household.
A ‘community hub’ has been set up at Golspie High School; their main activity is to deliver food to vulnerable households that are not able to obtain groceries. Donald Mitchell (Countryside Ranger based in Durness) will be making deliveries to North West Sutherland.
Scottish Government Helpline for Vulnerable People
Telephone: 0800 111 4000 open 9.00-5.00 on weekdays
This helpline will provide advice to those who are at high risk from coronavirus and do not have a support network at home. It is aimed at people who are older, disabled, pregnant, or who receive a flu jab for health reasons. It will connect them to local services which can help provide food and medicine as well as emotional support. For the latest NHS health advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
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UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Scottish Government: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
NHS Health Advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
Highland Council: https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus
Highland Council COVID-19 Helpline: Freephone: 0300 303 1362 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm . If you need help or can offer help, please phone the Highland Council Freephone Helpline. Calls will be directed to the Sutherland Ward Manager who then directs the query to the appropriate department or person.
Shielding
https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus/shielding
Vulnerable individuals have been sent a letter or text from the NHS.
If you are shielding and require support please telephone the Highland Council dedicated number: 01349 886 699
Shielding is a measure to protect extremely vulnerable people. Those who are extremely vulnerable should not leave their homes and should minimise all non- essential contact with other members of their household.
A ‘community hub’ has been set up at Golspie High School; their main activity is to deliver food to vulnerable households that are not able to obtain groceries. Donald Mitchell (Countryside Ranger based in Durness) will be making deliveries to North West Sutherland.
Scottish Government Helpline for Vulnerable People
Telephone: 0800 111 4000 open 9.00-5.00 on weekdays
This helpline will provide advice to those who are at high risk from coronavirus and do not have a support network at home. It is aimed at people who are older, disabled, pregnant, or who receive a flu jab for health reasons. It will connect them to local services which can help provide food and medicine as well as emotional support. For the latest NHS health advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
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Local Help
There are several local groups providing support including a register of volunteers, a meals on wheels service, a register of volunteers, a food bank and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
Meals on Wheels (Ceilidh House)
Please call Christine Corbett on 07760 192 498 or 521 460 to arrange for the delivery of a hot mid-day meal on Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is £3.00 per head and will be delivered around 1.00 pm. The area covered is Kinlochbervie, Scourie and Durness.
Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Telephone: 01971 521 730 or email: Nws-Bureau@NWSCAB.casonline.org.uk
The Kinlochbervie Citizens’ Advice Bureau (located at the Harbour) is open for telephone and email consultations 9 am – 5 pm.
General website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/
Storehouse
The Church of Scotland can provide food parcels if you need help. More information here.
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There are several local groups providing support including a register of volunteers, a meals on wheels service, a register of volunteers, a food bank and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
Meals on Wheels (Ceilidh House)
Please call Christine Corbett on 07760 192 498 or 521 460 to arrange for the delivery of a hot mid-day meal on Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is £3.00 per head and will be delivered around 1.00 pm. The area covered is Kinlochbervie, Scourie and Durness.
Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Telephone: 01971 521 730 or email: Nws-Bureau@NWSCAB.casonline.org.uk
The Kinlochbervie Citizens’ Advice Bureau (located at the Harbour) is open for telephone and email consultations 9 am – 5 pm.
General website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/
Storehouse
The Church of Scotland can provide food parcels if you need help. More information here.
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Shops
The Spar is now open Monday-Saturday from 9am to 1pm only. ( fuel 24-hour self-service remains open as normal ) The Durness Bus 'dial-a-bus' service is able to deliver food to any household in self-isolation, that is the over-70s, vulnerable groups and households where there is a symptomatic person. Contact Spar for more information. Spar: phone 511 209 Note deliveries are on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, and are maximum one per household per week. Back to top of the COVID-19 help page |
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Recorded Church Services
The Church of Scotland in Durness and Kinlochbervie is closed for services but is offering weekly recordings of the sermons.
If you would like to hear or receive the recording, please contact the church via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Durness-and-Kinlochbervie-Church-of- Scotland-141288936503178/).
You may also telephone Rev Andrea Boyes on 07766 456 226 so that you may be added to the email list.
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The Church of Scotland in Durness and Kinlochbervie is closed for services but is offering weekly recordings of the sermons.
If you would like to hear or receive the recording, please contact the church via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Durness-and-Kinlochbervie-Church-of- Scotland-141288936503178/).
You may also telephone Rev Andrea Boyes on 07766 456 226 so that you may be added to the email list.
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The Durness Bus
Telephone: 01971 511 223 or 07782 110 007
http://www.thedurnessbus.com/
The following services are running for essential travel only:
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Telephone: 01971 511 223 or 07782 110 007
http://www.thedurnessbus.com/
The following services are running for essential travel only:
- 806 Lairg (Mon-Fri with pickup from Ardgay on Fri)
- 805 (Inverness)
- 803 (Thurso)
All journeys need to be booked in advance and social distancing will be enforced. Maximum 4 people per journey
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Rogart Vets
The monthly clinics in Kinlochbervie have been suspended although the Rogart surgery remains open for emergencies. Please do not visit unless you have been asked to.
Revised Surgery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
For Out of Hours emergencies, please call 01408 641 352 for the on-call vet.
Please email at reception@rogart.vets.co.uk if you require a repeat prescription or a farm shop order. If you cannot email, please phone 01408 641 352 during opening hours. We will be posting out prescriptions wherever possible.
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The monthly clinics in Kinlochbervie have been suspended although the Rogart surgery remains open for emergencies. Please do not visit unless you have been asked to.
Revised Surgery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
For Out of Hours emergencies, please call 01408 641 352 for the on-call vet.
Please email at reception@rogart.vets.co.uk if you require a repeat prescription or a farm shop order. If you cannot email, please phone 01408 641 352 during opening hours. We will be posting out prescriptions wherever possible.
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What other services have been affected?
Services that are closed or suspended include: the RBS mobile bank, Rogart Vets community surgeries (but see above), the community bus (North West Community Bus Association) and the training courses run by the North West Training Centre.
The Village Hall, Campsite and Golf Club are closed.
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Services that are closed or suspended include: the RBS mobile bank, Rogart Vets community surgeries (but see above), the community bus (North West Community Bus Association) and the training courses run by the North West Training Centre.
The Village Hall, Campsite and Golf Club are closed.
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Community Council Notice: requesting all residents register with them for mutual support.
- We are making a list of all persons and house holds in the parish of Durness with the view of co-ordinating support to all our residents that are in need. Please register your details with us.
- We also need volunteers to help provide support to our community.
If you can spare a bit of time contact us and let us know
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 A helping hand from the church.
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Durness Surgery Information
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