COVID-19/Coronavirus | Ben Macpherson

Because of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak and in line with official advice, my office has been closed to the public since 17 March until further notice.

Please be assured that my team and I continue to assist constituents, are available to help as best we can, and can be contacted as normal by:

Phone on: 0131 600 0134

Email at: ben.macpherson.msp@parliament.scot

As we all continue to abide by Scottish Government’s guidance, during the Covid-19 pandemic, my office remains physically closed to the public until further notice. My weekly face-to-face surgeries are also still unfortunately unable to take place.

I appreciate your cooperation and hope to return to normal service as soon as possible.

Mainland Scotland and some islands are in lockdown level 4 restrictions with guidance to stay at home, except for essential purposes. These restrictions will remain in place until at least mid-February.

If you do have to go out for an essential purpose, please remember:

Face coverings in enclosed spaces
Avoid crowded places
Clean hands and surfaces regularly
Two metre distancing; and
Self-isolate and book a test if you have symptoms.

Below are some helpful links that have information relating to the Covid-19. As you are aware, the situation is constantly changing so please keep checking the information as it is updated on the websites.

Health:

Health Advice from NHS Inform

National Number for Vulnerable People or People in Need of Further Support: 0800 111 4000

Care Homes Urgent PPE Enquiries

Call: 0300 303 3020 between 8am-8pm, 7 days per week

Email: support@socialcare-nhs.info

PLEASE NOTE: when calling the helpline to request PPE kit, you will be required to provide your Care Inspectorate Registration Number.

NHS Workers PPE Enquiries:

covid-19-health-PPE@gov.scot

Edinburgh Council contact details for vulnerable people or people who need more support:

By Phone: 0131 200 2306

By Email: edinburghvulnerable@edinburgh.gov.uk