As part of our response to #COVID19, @EdinburghUni will distribute additional funding to help support community groups and small charities with their response to the virus.
Find out more and apply for up to £500 -> https://edin.ac/36zBttJ
Families can now apply for a Best Start Grant. A one-off payment of £250 is available for eligible parents of children born between 01/03/2015 and 29/02/2016.
To find out more and apply for this funding, please follow the link below 👇
🔗http://mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods/
@SocSecScot
The SNP Government’s school age payment offers low income families, or those who receive support like Universal Credit, a £250 payment around the time children start at primary school. In these unprecedented and difficult times, I’d encourage families across Edinburgh Northern and Leith to check what financial support you may be entitled to. Visit www.mygov.scot or call 0800 182 2222 to find out more or apply.
Surely this should read The Scottish Government - not SNP government as all decisions are voted on by the whole of the devolved parliament ?
On the ball as usual!!! Greetings from Andalucia! Keep up the good work !!
Volunteers’ Week gives us all a chance to celebrate the contributions of volunteers who, individually and together, make such an important difference. Particularly in recent months, when many people in Edinburgh Northern and Leith have taken on new volunteering roles to help deal with the many consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Now more than ever, I want to say a big thank you all volunteers and especially those of you who continue to help the NHS and our local communities during this challenging time.⭐ Happy #VolunteersWeekScot! ⭐
We want to thank all volunteers, past, present and future for their outstanding support and all that they do. THANK YOU from all at Volunteer Scotland. www.volunteersweek.scot/get-involved/
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the changes to lockdown restrictions from Friday 29 May
Some significant updates from The Scottish Government over the last week. Please get in touch if you live in Edinburgh Northern and Leith and require assistance or have any queries. #HereToHelp
26/05— Test and Protect, NHS Scotland’s approach to curbing the spread of Covid-19, will come into effect on 28 May. Anyone with symptoms over the age of 5 should book a test. If an individual’s test is positive, NHS contact tracers will then get in touch with the individual’s recent contacts: www.gov.scot/news/test-and-protect-rolled-out-nationally/.
21/05— First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the framework for a phased approach when moving out of lockdown. This publication outlines how we can begin to return to some form of normality, as long as Covid-19 continues to remain suppressed: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-thro....
21/05— Schools to potentially re-open from the 11 August. The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP, stated that, subject to public health and safety guidance, teachers and school staff could return to schools in June to make preparations for students who will return to a new blended model of education: www.gov.scot/news/schools-to-re-open-in-august/.
18/05— Loss of smell or taste, known as Anosmia, has been added to the list of symptoms of Covid-19. The new full list of symptoms now includes: a new continuous cough OR fever OR a loss of or changed sense of normal smell or taste. An individual and their household with any of these symptoms must self-isolate: www.gov.scot/news/update-to-coronavirus-symptoms/.
#StayHomeSavesLives
Extra financial support will be given to social care workers in Scotland during the Coronavirus emergency, the Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP has announced.
The Scottish Government has stepped in to provide additional funding to ensure all social care workers receive enhanced sick pay where they have received a positive COVID-19 test.
news.gov.scot/news/supporting-scotlands-social-care-workers
Supporting Scotland’s social care workers
news.gov.scot
Plans for death in service cover and enhancements to statutory sick pay.Hope there going to get a lump sum at the end of this as I dont think it's far I'm sitting at home on full pay and my wife is still working the same. Think the front line workers should get some kind good will jester
Good stuff.
The contribution of people who have made Scotland their home has for some time been really important to our communities and our economy - and the Covid-19 crisis has emphasised that in a stark way. In the NHS, people who have made Scotland their home have made a massive contribution, as they do in the care sector. Together, #WeAreScotland 🏴🌍
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scotlands-nhs-would-struggled-during-22071340
NHS would have struggled without 'massive' contribution of migrant workers
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
The SNP's migration minister wants the Tories to halt their plans to block so-called "low-skilled" workers from being able to make Scotland their home.My letter to the Home Secretary: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-future-borders-and-immigration-system-letter/.
Thank you for your decency and using common sense when praising the fact, that migrants are a big part of NHS and UK society in general. I hate UK class system so much, as a Polish person I never experienced in my life before moving to the UK that some people worth more or less just because they are upper, middle, working, not working, lower class or other crap. And it's so painful to watch all of the disrespect toward life risking NHS superheroes. And they treated like crap byt the UK GOV, just because they are not posh British with posh accents.
As we head towards the end of Mental Health Awareness Week it is good to remember, especially during these difficult times, that it is okay not to be okay. With this in mind, here is a list of some organisations available to help, both nationally and locally in Edinburgh Northern and Leith.
#KindnessMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Pilton Community Health Project
Local Edinburgh Northern and Leith Organisations:
Projekt 42
A not-for-profit gym and wellness centre in Leith which focuses on mental health and physical fitness.
Email: info@projekt42.co.uk
Website: www.projekt42.co.uk/
The Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Provides community based emotional and practical support during times of crisis.
Freephone: 0808 801 0414
Email: crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
Website: www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk/wordpress/
Cyrenians
Supporting people excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey.
Email: admin@cyrenians.scot
Phone: 0131 475 2354
Website: cyrenians.scot/
The Junction - Young People, Health and Wellbeing
An organisation that takes a holistic approach towards young people’s health and wellbeing.
Email: support@the-junction.org
Phone: 0131 553 0570
Text: 07758348850
Website: the-junction.org/
Living Well North Edinburgh (LWNE)
A community mental health organisation.
Email: admin@livingwellnorthedinburgh.org.uk
Phone: 0131 343 6375
Website: www.livingwellnorthedinburgh.org.uk/
Turning Point Scotland (Edinburgh)
Provides support for people experiencing problems with substance misuse.
Phone: 0131 554 7516
Email: edinburgh@turningpointscotland.com
Website: www.turningpointscotland.com/edinburgh/
Stepping Stones North Edinburgh
A voluntary organisation that provides support to young parent families and pregnant women in the North Edinburgh area
Email: info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Website: www.steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk/
Pilton Community Health Project
Working in the Pilton area with a social model of health.
Email: admin@pchp.org.uk
Text: 07513379036
Website: pchp.org.uk/
National Mental Health Organisations:
Breathing Space
Breathing Space offers a free, confidential phone and web-based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Website: breathingspace.scot/
Samaritans
Samaritans offers 24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
The Samaritans also provide information on the effects of coronavirus on mental health - www.samaritans.org/scotland/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about...
Phone: 116 123
Website: samaritans.org
Shout
Shout is volunteer-run and is the UK’s first 24/7 crises text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
Text: 85258
Website: giveusashout.org
SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health)
SAMH has a lot of resources and information on coronavirus and your mental wellbeing. It includes help with anxiety, OCD, issues for older people and young people, benefits, and coping with distressing news coverage.
The SAMH helpline is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays.
Call: 0344 800 0550
Email: info@samh.org.uk
Website: www.samh.org.uk/
Age Scotland
The Age Scotland helpline is a free, confidential phone service for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. The helpline provides information, friendship and advice, is free to call, and available Monday-Friday 9-5pm.
Call: 0800 12 44 222
Email: helpline@agesscotland.org.uk
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/
ChildLine Scotland
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine anytime and in these ways; You can phone, send an email, have a 1-2-1 chat, send a message to Ask Sam and you can post messages to the ChildLine message boards.
Call: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Young Scot
Young Scot provides relevant and accessible daily digital information on Coronavirus to help ensure young people have all the information they need to make informed decisions and choices during these unsettling times.
Website: www.young.scot
Scottish Women’s Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid has a specific COVID-19 page with resources for women experiencing abuse, children and young people who might feel unsafe at home, Women’s Aid workers, journalists and other frontline staff who have questions about their practice just now.
Website: womensaid.scot/covid-19/
Rape Crisis Scotland
In response to COVID-19, Rape Crisis Scotland is exploring how they can make support more accessible. Anyone affected by sexual violence can contact Rape Crisis Scotland by phone, by email, or by text.
Call: 08088 01 03 02
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Text: 07537 410027
Website: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Call: 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdadfmh@org.uk
Website: sdafmh.org.uk
Relationship Helpline
Free support line providing a safe and confidential space for anyone struggling with their relationship. They provide free relationship counselling if you feel you'd benefit from a bit of extra support. This will either be online or over the phone.
Call: 0808 802 2088
The Helpline is open from 9.00am to 9.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Friday.
Scottish Autism Helpline
Call: 01259 222 022
The Helpline is open 8am-8pm, seven days a week.
Scottish Government - Clear Your Head campaign
Highlights practical ways to look after mental health and wellbeing while continuing to stay at home – and signposts sources of help and advice.
Website: www.clearyourhead.scot
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation recommends some tips on looking after your mental health during lockdown, which can be found on their website.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Thanks Ben, if anyone is looking for support from LWNE can they please contact manager@livingwellnorthedinburgh.org.uk and I’ll gladly call/email back. Our services are being provided online whilst Covid restrictions are in place. Our current timetable of support can be seen on our Facebook page. Thanks 😊
Thank you for the mention, Ben💯❤️ For anyone experiencing thoughts or feelings of suicide, We’re 24/7 for anyone aged 16+ in Edinburgh. So please reach out to us❤️
Today in The Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the nation to explain The Scottish Government’s routemap that will guide the country out of lockdown.
The routemap gives practical examples of what people, organisations and businesses can expect to see change over time.
If the evidence shows transmission of COVID-19 is under control and the number of infectious cases continue to decline the Scottish Government will consider moving to Phase 1 of the route map following the next end-of-cycle review date on 28 May.
The NHS Scotland test, trace, isolate and support system – known as Test and Protect - will be ready for expansion in all 14 health boards from 28 May.
A plan agreed between councils, professional associations and parent representatives to partially reopen schools from 11 August, subject to scientific advice that it is safe to do so, has also been published today.
www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-thro...
I was glad to help make this happen.
Scotland bans Covid-19 support to firms based in tax havens
www.theguardian.com
MSPs vote to prevent such businesses and individuals from using relief fundsWell done, they shouldn’t get money, since they are hiding money the owe in taxes
Excellent.
Yes! Well done 💪🏻
Well done Ben Soar alba
As a business owner I am very happy to hear this! Well done.
Outstanding Ben 👍🏻
Excellent news. I hope it works in practice though.
Great news
Nicole Jackson this is good free our convo the other day !
I know it gets harder as the weeks go on, but PLEASE #StayAtHome this weekend (except for essential purposes ie food/medicine and exercise). You are making a difference and saving lives. Let’s stick with it for a bit longer to get this virus properly under control. Thank you 🙏
Some significant updates from The Scottish Government over the last week:-
11/05— First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stresses that the guidelines in Scotland are unchanged, despite changes in England. In Scotland we should continue to adhere to: stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-speech-11-2020/.
10/05— Going out for exercise more than once a day is allowed in Scotland from 11/05, however, people should still not meet in groups, sunbathe or picnic: www.gov.scot/news/changes-to-advice-on-going-outdoors/.
07/05— Lockdown to be extended for three more weeks in Scotland. The next official review of lockdown will be on 28 May but the Scottish Government will continue to consider the measures during this time: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-minister-speech-7-may-2020/.
05/05— The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon provided more details about how the Scottish Government could ease some of the lockdown measures when it is safe to do so: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-further-information/.
#StayHomeSavesLives #HereToHelp
Doing an excellent job Ben
This week marked 4 years since I was elected as your local MSP, in the early hours of Friday 6 May 2016.
Over those years, I’ve been incredibly proud to serve all of the people of Edinburgh Northern and Leith, and so many remarkable organisations and vibrant communities.
As your MSP, I will always work tirelessly to help you as much as I can. I will keep doing my best to effectively represent our area and to address local issues.
And I will continue to play my part in delivering policies that build a fairer, better, kinder Scotland, particularly at this challenging time.
Best wishes,
Ben
#StaySafe #HereToHelp
(Footage courtesy of The Edinburgh Reporter.)
You are all doing a great job, many thanks Ben.
Congratulations Ben. You have been a credit to the SNP over the past three years. Thank you for working so hard for us all! 😊
You are a credit to the SNP Ben keep up the good work you are doing.🏴🏴🏴
Great to have you as our MSP Ben .. Thanks for all your work .
I agree. Best wishes from Sevilla under quarantine and glad.
Thanks for your service, Ben Macpherson MSP
Jason MacGilp
Last week I spent some time supporting Scran Academy in their remarkable work to help people self-isolating and shielding in our constituency and across Edinburgh.
I'm working each week with several organisations in Leith and North Edinburgh that are delivering food safely to those who need it.
John Loughton ♥️
Well done Ben. Support were it is needed and appreciated 👋👋
Good for you!
Some significant updates from The Scottish Government over the last week:
04/05— Details for a ‘Test, Trace, Isolate and Support’ approach were announced by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. This paper provides information on the approach to maintain low levels of community transmission of Covid-19 in Scotland: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-trace-isolate-support/.
01/05— First Minister Nicola Sturgeon provided an update on testing in Scotland with active testing capacity on 1 May at 4,350 tests per day through the NHS: www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-update-first-ministers-speech-1-2020/.
29/04— Applications opened for the additional £100 million fund for SME businesses, small and micro enterprises in the creative, tourism and hospitality sectors, and the newly self-employed: findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice.
28/04— The Scottish Government will provide £10 million to local authorities to improve infrastructure for walking and cycling - this funding will help councils adjust to ensure that there is safe distances for the public when they are outside: www.transport.gov.scot/news/10-million-to-support-pop-up-active-travel-infrastructure/.
#StayHomeSavesLives #Heretohelp
Thanks for this Ben. I am encouraged to see the plans being rolled out.
Ben we’ve emailed you about our family business...
Keep up the good work. From near Sevilla
New funds from The Scottish Government are now open to support businesses in ways not available in the rest of the UK.
A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people in Scotland is now open for applications.
The three Scottish Government funds will be administered by the Council and Scotland’s enterprise agencies, and grants will begin to be paid out in early May.
The funds include: a £34 million hardship fund for the newly self-employed; a £20 million fund for small and micro enterprises in the creative, tourism and hospitality sectors; a and £45 million for viable SMEs crucial to the Scottish economy.
Applicants can access these funds and more via the www.FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot website.
Find business support in Scotland
www.findbusinesssupport.gov.scot
Need help starting or growing your business? Get support for your company, from funding, training and advice to exploring new markets and fresh ways of working.Natalie Bruce
Hi is there anything for the sole trader that has no business rates and cannot afford to live on UC with paying rent and trying to live. This section keeps being missed out. Tks
All I am doing is trying to reduce the toll that the virus is taking
I’m wondering if you can tell me where the hubs are for family carers to pick up PPE please , I’m struggling to find info x
This lady speaks clearly , concisely & from the heart , she doesn’t shirk questions & if she has no answer she says so & explains why , she instils great faith in me , a true leader x
Some significant updates from The Scottish Government over the last week:
24/04— A new campaign was launched urging people to contact the NHS as normal about any health worries they may have that are not related to Covid-19: news.gov.scot/news/urgent-medical-help-still-available.
23/04—The First Minister of Scotland released a paper outlining how the Scottish Government will continue take steps to deal with Covid-19 and consider how some degree of normality can be restored in due course: news.gov.scot/news/looking-beyond-lockdown.
21/04— The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP, confirmed that grant funding applications for the newly self-employed and SMEs in distress will be available by the end of the month, with payments being made in May. The funds will provide extra support for certain industries and people in need: news.gov.scot/news/lifeline-support-for-business-confirmed.
20/04— New guidance was published to help support home learning, with more advice for pupils, parents and teachers: news.gov.scot/news/guidance-for-home-learning.
#StayHomeSavesLives #HereToHelp
Will people get seen now?
#ClapForCarers 👏 #ClapForTheNHS 👏 #ClapForKeyWorkers 👏 in Leith this evening.❤️
The Lorne Community Association
Aha! You're that guy in the red jacket!
Ben, how is that shot so stable?
Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - gov.scot
Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - gov.scot
gov.scot
Reflects on the ongoing period of lockdown in Scotland and outlines how we will determine the steps required to constrain the spread of the virus while minimising overall harm to health, society and t...Thanks to everyone in Edinburgh Northern and Leith for all you’re doing to stay safe and look out for each other. I’m here to help if you need assistance: 📧ben.macpherson.msp@parliament.scot. Also, you can call The Scottish Government national helpline on 📞08001114000 (www.gov.scot/news/support-for-those-at-high-covid-19-risk/). Take care everybody. Ben
All the best Ben Stay safe
Still looks pretty busy. The Shore and the Links has been mobbed recently.
Keep up the good work! Cheers from Spain
Nice wee message Ben, you take care too
Thanks for the message Ben, you take care too. xx
Hi!😁
If you’re at risk or vulnerable because of Coronavirus, The City of Edinburgh Council can help get food, prescriptions, etc to you.👇If you’ve received a shielding letter use the bottom email and phone number; if you haven’t received a shielding letter then please use the top email and phone number 01312002306: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homepage/10483/vulnerable-and-high-risk-people.
The top number is linked to The Scottish Government’s nationwide 08001114000 helpline: www.gov.scot/news/support-for-those-at-high-covid-19-risk/.
If you need further help, and you’re a constituent, my team and I are also available to assist as usual on 01316000134 and ben.macpherson.msp@parliament.scot.
There are a number of remarkable local groups and organisations working to help those in need - the contact information above will assist in coordinating their operations and respond to you if you need assistance.
For medical information please see www.nhsinform.scot.
Lots of people not received a shielding letter but have significant health issues but without a letter can’t get any help
I got a call from my G.P's surgery last week informing me I've to be shielded but haven't received the letter (or any mail for that matter for the last three weeks!) I'm on life long medication and have to go collect it myself at boots kirkgate due to my twin sons only being 15 and not permitted. I'm struggling to get Gluten free food (Celiacs) too. I'll try call the numbers tomorrow, see how far I get. Cheers for this post. More info here than I've found so far!
Catherine Carnie for ur mum and Joe x
I received an email from my surgery stating I was in vulnerable group, because of underlying health condition and I should take appropriate measures, I did not receive an NHS letter, though my partner did. It's a litter bit confusing, regarding the status of our household.
Over the last weeks I've been corresponding with the Council, Citadel Youth Centre, The Spartans Community Football Academy, Fresh Start, North Edinburgh Arts, Scran Academy, Hibernian Community Foundation, Edinburgh North East Foodbank, Social Bite, Cyrenians and several other organisations about their remarkable initiatives that are supporting those in need across Edinburgh Northern and Leith. I welcome this latest batch of Scottish Government funding to support communities at this challenging time, and those who have stepped-up to selflessly help others safely and effectively.👏
news.gov.scot/news/coronavirus-food-fund
news.gov.scot/news/emergency-help-for-those-worse-affected-by-coronavirus
Gemma Howell
Thanks Ben, great to have your support and to be working as part of dynamic partnership across North Edinburgh.
Thanks for your support Ben Macpherson - appreciated. Please keep in touch with us over the coming weeks.
Thank Ben
Nicola answers children’s questions on Coronavirus
Yes.. Deirdre Brock too. And Ben MacPherson .
The only credible politician in my opinion 👏👏👏
Thank you to constituents for your correspondence, patience & collective efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus & support others in our communities. My team & I are working to help as much as we can via 📧 & 📞01316000134. Please do get in touch if you need assistance.
👇&👉 for info. & advice: www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/.
Ben Macpherson MSP┃Member of the Scottish Parliament
benmacpherson.scot
MSP Ben Macpherson is an SNP politician at the Scottish Parliament, representing the Leith and Edinburgh Northern constituency at Holyrood.
Stay at home? As my MSP will you call for the CMO for Scotland to be sacked after her utterly ridiculous behaviour in going to her second home. I see from BBC news she has had a police warning. Should it not of been a fine? She should be sacked immediately.
In the last weeks there has been a very inspiring outpouring of community spirit across Edinburgh Northern and Leith, with neighbourhoods and communities organising themselves to help others. My team and I have also been grateful to receive so many emails from people volunteering to help others - and we've been liaising with local organisations and Volunteer Edinburgh to facilitate putting kind offers to help together with those requesting help. Thanks to everyone for all you've done so far and now there's a simpler way to register as a volunteer if you'd like to. Today The Scottish Government has launched an overarching, nationwide appeal to help people safely volunteer in their community. Thousands of people have already signed up via Ready Scotland. Whether it’s practical or emotional support, there are lots of ways you can help if you'd like to - find out more and sign up at readyscotland.org/coronavirus/. #StaySafe, #StayAtHome and please follow the latest health and social distancing advice: www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus. Thanks.
Hi Ben and all, just to let you know there's a Coronavirus support FB group for EH5 residents, connecting neighbours so that they can help each other out with peer-to-peer support in these challenging times. There's also a whole lot of info about all the support services being offered by the amazing community organisations in the area. It would be great if you came over and joined. www.facebook.com/groups/supportEH5/
Hey everyone, if you’re not already aware, I just wanted to let folk know that this evening (26th March) there is a chance for us to collectively show our admiration for all the nurses, doctors, GPs and carers in Scotland and elsewhere, by taking part in this call for mass applause from front doors, gardens, balconies, windows, living rooms, etc (at a safe distance of course) at 8pm. Let’s make plenty noise together and demonstrate our appreciation for all the ongoing efforts and hard work that’s going on to care for those who are unwell and the shared fight against the coronavirus. Join in and share!👏 #clapforcarers
TRIM and Friends of West Pilton
Save Leith Walk
Article in Edinburgh Evening News: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/clap-our-carers-campaign-national-applause-than...
Will be there in spirit. Greetings from Sevilla Spain
👏🏻
Third Sector Resilience Fund – SCVO
Third Sector Resilience Fund – SCVO
scvo.org
This fund is now open! The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. The fund w...Stay Home, Save Lives
What about the unfortunate that don’t have a roof over their head at this time..not an option for them..
Leith Walk is considerably quieter today than yesterday. Feel sorry for the construction workers still doing the pre-tram roadworks though
Coronavirus: Evictions to be banned for six months
Coronavirus: Evictions to be banned for six months
news.stv.tv
The move was confirmed by communities secretary Aileen Campbell in the Scottish Parliament.There needs to be absolute clarity here: does this mean rent debt must be paid back once the six months are up?
