Covid-19 Edinburgh

On the 23rd of March, 2020, the British government ordered a lockdown of the nation. The goal is to enforce social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine to slow the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

This collection of resources was created on the 24th. Links shared here will guide you to resources that might help, people or companies that might need your help, and other relevant utilities.

Every effort has been made to weed out scams, fake news and mistakes, but I am not a medical expert, a financial advisor or logistics expert. Please get in touch if you spot an error, or have a suggestion.

I need help

Edinburgh Council – Latest coronavirus service updates
NHS Inform Scotland – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Edinburgh Council – Waste and recycling services during coronavirus
Trading Standards Scotland – Coronavirus (COVID-19) scams
Corstorphine Corona Help and Info
Ready Scotland – Where to find additional support
Ideal Electrical Solutions – Emergency electrical issues

I need money

Ziffit will send DPD to your door to buy 5KG or more of your clutter (books, DVDs, electronics, old phones). Payment takes a few days.
Music Magpie will also send contact-free couriers to your door (depending on what you have to sell). Payment also takes a few days.

I need food

Scran Academy are currently providing hot food to those in need
Food Sharing Edinburgh Public Group – a Facebook Group
Capital Wholesales – now delivering to the public, not just restaurants
Charles Stamper Fruit & Veg have a delivery service
Edinburgh Food Delivery delivers Monday to Friday
Doorstep Market delivers with volunteers for free (Update 24/3/2020 – Emergencies only)
Drinkly are adding groceries when and where they can
Food 4 Leith – help with food in Leith during the crisis
Oakhouse Foods – Frozen ready meals (Update 24/3/2020 – new customers have to wait for assignment)
Knockout Meals – free for NHS, key workers, elderly and ill people
Spry Wines – delivering wine and deli food to EH postcodes
Stockbridge businesses – a large list of Stockbridge businesses trying to stay open
Allan’s Bakery are offering next morning deliveries of baked goods.
Welch Fishmongers are also offering deliveries.
The Edinburgh Farmers Market has a long list of suppliers that are offering deliveries.
Granton Garden Bakery can sell to you through their window or, if strictly necessary, talk to you about delivery.
Herbie west end will deliver to your door, for free, if you order the day before.