This video was created by a friend of mine in the USA, but is relevant wherever you are.
Tag Archive | COVID-19
Has it gone? Can I look yet? …
Wow, what a crap fest 2020 was, right up to the last day!
On New Year’s Eve I realised I wasn’t going to be able to suffer the pain any more over the upcoming long weekend, and so got an emergency appointment at the dentist and had two teeth removed. That doesn’t leave me with a vast selection any more.
Roll on 2021, I thought.
Hmmm….
Welcome to 2021. Welcome to … A new lock down until at least the end of January! Wonderful!
The impact of Lockdown on Scottish LGBT+ Communities – Study
Rainbow Responders, an initiative developed in Scotland by Pink Saltire, have just emailed me the results of their recent study into the effects of lockdown on the Scottish LGBT+ community, and I’m relaying the email to you in full in this post. It makes interesting, and concerning, reading.
Study uncovers an ‘epidemic of loneliness’
2 out of 3 LGBT+ people have faced isolation or loneliness during the COVID pandemic and it has been the single biggest challenge for the community, as outlined in a new report published today.
‘Community Matters – The Impact of Lockdown on Scottish LGBT+ Communities’, released as part of the Rainbow Responders programme managed by Pink Saltire, details a worrying number of LGBT+ people are dealing with mental health challenges, with many turning to drink and drugs to help them cope.
The research has also evidenced very low levels of trust in public services amongst the LGBT+ community and disproportionately low levels of funding for vital services.
I’ve had enough of this, it’s time for some hard talking
Ok, so I know this might make me very unpopular with a lot of people but I really have had enough of the world wide incompetence regarding Covid-19.
Let’s be absolutely honest here, we, the human race, are at war.
But the point is we are at war with something that almost no government in the world seems to have an appropriate sense of urgency in addressing.
From Wikipedia: As of 09:23 UTC on 9 October 2020, a total of 36,542,723 cases are confirmed in more than 227 countries and territories, and 26 cruise and naval ships. There are 10,003,011 active cases and 1,062,360 deaths.
Make sure you don’t CATch it
Online event: LGBTI+ Rural life during COVID-19
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| Dear Friend, you are invited to the event LGBTI + Rural life during COVID-19. Evidence suggests that the disproportionately high incidence of poor mental health within the LGBTI+ population living rurally is due to prejudice, isolation and minority stress. Prejudice and lack of inclusion is experienced in social life, the public sector, work life and school. Evidence shows that service provision is not meeting the needs of LGBTI+ people in rural areas in Scotland. This lack of provision leads to feelings of isolation and lack of visibility. We know that these are big issues with significant impact on the community, and Covid 19 has potentially made things worse. We want to ensure that LGBTI people living rurally are heard when it comes to social, economic and community recovery. Please join us on the 17th of September at 6pm. For an online event to allow for open and safe discussion around LGBTI inclusion and equality. Open to all LGBTI people who live and work within rural spaces, who would like to share their experiences in order to see improvements made. |
Event details  Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM  Online Event:Register at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/5033/lgbti-rural-life-during-covid-19-tickets Please share this event on Facebook and Twitter with your friends. Book your tickets below. We hope to see you there! Yours for equality, Rebecca Crowther, Ph.D Policy Coordinator Copyright © 2019 Equality Network. All rights reserved. |
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) – Helping Hand Register
Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Council have created the Helping Hand Register to help co-ordinate anyone offering support to vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreak.
People can register to volunteer or make services aware of those needing assistance.
Find out more here.
Tish 