17 July:
Scottish Housing Regulator announces it is to consult on temporary changes to its Regulatory Framework to enable it to continue to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
15 July
Construction moves to next stage of COVID-19 restart. Scottish Government issues guidance regarding this.
13 July
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: staying safe and protecting others
11 July
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - what you can and cannot do
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): returning to work safely
9 July
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update
3 July
Scottish Government annouces the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will take over the running of Scotland’s coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing units from the start of September.
2 July
Scottish Government confirms final Phase 2 measures.
1 July
Scottish Government announces new group comprising experts in town planning, public health, transport, and business will take on board views of local communities to build on the progress of the Scottish Government’s 2013 Town Centre Action Plan.
29 June
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK fiscal path – a new approach​.
25 June
Scottish Government releases guidance on phased reintroduction of family visiting and communal activities for residents.
24 June
Further route map detail announced by Scottish Government.
23 June
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on moving home.
Scottish Government announces additional funding for councils.
22 June
Report published by the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): construction sector guidance.
NHS Scotland publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect information leaflet.
SFHA updates Freedom of Information briefing.
Update to SHRG's Restarting Services Guide published.
19 June
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): shielding support and contacts.
Scottish Housing Regulator has published the second in its new series of monthly dashboard reports to help understand the impact of the coronavirus on social landlords
18 June
Scottish Government publishes:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: Scotland’s route map update
Coronavirus (COVID-19): returning to work safely
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: business and physical distancing guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - what you can and cannot do
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2: staying safe and protecting others (physical distancing)
17 June
Scottish Government publishes letters from the Housing Minister regarding the role of certification as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and from Stephen Garvin, Head of the Building Standards Division about the restart of the construction industry and site inspections
12 June
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts: guidance for stakeholders.
11 June
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Construction Sector Guidance.
Social Housing Resilience Group launches Open Space.
Weekly update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
10 June
Social Housing Resilience Group publishes Guide to Restarting Services.
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
9 June
SFHA, CIH Scotland and Shelter Scotland release new report, Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2021, linking delivering affordable homes to Scotland's economic recovery from Covid-19.
Scottish Government announces a new expert group will work with the Scottish Government to provide a clearer picture of the impact on minority ethnic communities of coronavirus.
Scottish Government announces new collection of digital maps is to display the funding being given to support communities across Scotland affected by coronavirus
8 June
SFHA updates practical governance advice briefing.
Scottish Government publishes updated advice for people shielding.
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map - what you can and cannot do and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Shielding - A Way Forward for Scotland
4 June
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
29 May
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 1: business and physical distancing guidance
Scottish Government and COSLA publish Coronavirus (COVID-19): joint letter to housing sector on voids processing and Coronavirus (COVID-19): planning procedures - Chief Planner letter May 2020
28 May
Scottish Housing Regulator writes to landlords with information on extension for financial return submissions.
Lockdown begins to ease in Phase 1 and Scottish Government gudiance is published.
NHS Scotland's Test and Protect rolled out nationally.
27 May
Scottish Housing Regulator publishes new information on coronavirus impact on social landlords.
Scottish Government publishes pandemic response funding details.
26 May
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect - Advice for Employers and Coronavirus (COVID-19): cleaning and hygiene advice for multi-storeys and high-density flats
21 May
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - Scotland's route map through and out of the crisis and Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on the Affordable Housing Supply Programme.
Scottish Government announces route map for moving out of lockdown.
Weekly update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
SFHA responds to Scottish Government's DHP announcement.
20 May
Scottish Government announces an additional £5 million announced for Discretionary Housing Payments.
Scottish Parliament passes Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Bill.
19 May
SFHA updates care and support briefing.
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
18 May
Scottish Government announces expansion of Covid-19 testing.
UK Chief Medical Officers announce update on Covid-19 symptoms.
17 May
New arrangements to significantly strengthen oversight of Scotland’s care homes have published by Scottish Government.
15 May
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
14 May
Latest update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
13 May
Scottish Government announces £50 million to help the social care sector deal with the financial implications of coronavirus (COVID-19).
11 May
Scottish Government publishes second Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill.
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus advice for employers in Scotland.
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying at home and away from others (physical distancing).
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland.
9 May
Scottish Government announces more vital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be manufactured in Scotland following the establishment of a new NHS Scotland supply chain.
7 May
Scottish Government announces Connecting People Fund to help vulnerable people to get online.
Latest update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
Message to members from SFHA Chief Executive Sally Thomas.
5 May
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Framework for Decision Making – Further Information.
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
30 April
Latest update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
29 April
SFHA announces it has created the Social Housing Financial Resilience Forum.
26 April
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on Allocations for the Housing Sector.
SFHA releases Covid-19 briefing note on finance.
25 April
Scottish Government announces extended PPE access to all social care providers.
24 April
Latest update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
SFHA forms COVID-19 Member Response Group.
23 April
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): Framework for Decision Making.
Scottish Houisng Regulator publishes advice to support RSL governing bodies during coronavirus pandemic.
DWP suspends third party deductions for arrears.
21 April
Scottish Government strengthens social distancing regulations.
Scottish Government publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19): business and physical distancing guidance.
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
SFHA updates care and support briefing.
20 April
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
17 April
Regulator highlights gas safety advice for landlords.
16 April
SFHA releases Covid-19 briefing note on humanitarian aid.
15 April
Scottish Housing Regulator introduces short information return to help understand coronavirus impact.
CIH Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid, with input from Social Housing Resilience Group, publish new guidance for social landlords to assist them in responding robustly to domestic abuse as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Latest update from Social Housing Resilience Group published.
SFHA Chief Executive Sally Thomas writes to members to update them on latest work to help housing associations and co-operatives through the coronavirus outbreak.
14 April
Scottish Government updates its guidance for social landlords during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
13 April
Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund opens for bids.
Scottish Government establishes national helpline for those who do not have family or community support.
9 April
SFHA releases briefing note on Coronavirus (Scotland) Act: Extension of Notice Periods.
PPE guidance for health and social care workers.
7 April
HSE publishes further guidance on gas safety checks for landlords during the coronavirus outbreak, including scenarios for working with particular groups such as people who are self-isolating.
6 April
Scottish Government publishes guidance for construction industry and says all non-essential work should stop.
Scottish Government publishes details of Food Fund to be administered by local authorities.
Scottish Government publishes details of £350 million Communities Funding.
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
4 April
Scottish Government publishes updated guidance on social distancing for businesses.
3 April
Housing Minister says Scottish Government unlikely to meet 50,000 affordable homes target due to coronavirus outbreak.
SFHA response to minister's comments.
SFHA releases briefing note on combating isolation.
2 April
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
1 April
MSPs support Emergency Coronavirus Bill.
31 March
Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
SFHA response to the bill.
Scottish Housing Regulator gives landlords more information on changes in response to coronavirus.
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
30 March
SFHA releases briefing note on social security and Universal Credit.
SFHA updates health and safety briefing.
29 March
Scottish Government issues update on Protection for health and social care staff.
27 March
SFHA releases briefing for social landlords on care and support.
Social distancing enforcement measures in place. Businesses and the public in Scotland are now required by law to follow necessary social distancing measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.
26 March
SFHA releases briefing for social landlords on practical governance advice.
SFHA updates service delivery briefing.
25 March
SFHA releases briefing for social landlords on health and safety
24 March
SFHA convenes Social Housing Resilience Group in response to COVID-19.
UK Coronavirus Bill supported by MSPs.
23 March
SFHA releases briefing for social landlords on service delivery.
20 March
Legislation to bolster Covid-19 response.
Effective ‘lockdown’ introduced
19 March
SFHA releases update message from CEO Sally Thomas.
18 March
17 March
The PM has said everyone in the UK should avoid "non-essential" travel and contact with others to curb coronavirus.
The key new government measures are:
12 March
Latest advice from Scottish Government says people with symptoms should stay at home.
10 March
New guidance has been issued aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus in Scotland's workplaces.
The Scottish government's check list for the workplace includes:
The Scottish Government’s advice can be found here: www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Public health advice can be found at: Coronavirus (COVID-19) on NHS Inform.
GWSF information: Editions of our Coronavirus Information Exchange for members can be seen at http://gwsf.org.uk/coronavirus-information-exchange/
Scottish Housing Regulator: https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/about-us/coronavirus-latest-news
For the latest advice and information from the UK Government go to gov.uk/coronavirus.
Health Protection Scotland provides general advice on protecting people from the virus at: www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/wuhan-novel-coronavirus/
The latest travel advice is available here: gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus.
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