Key Contacts
Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime, where you should report fraud you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber-crime.
Dumb Dumpers
https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/DumbDumpers
Emergency Utility Contacts
If you have any utility infrastructure on your land, contact the emergency numbers detailed on your agreements and/or communications.
Alternatively, the following numbers may be of use:
Gas
National Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999
Electricity
North of Scotland
Scottish & Southern Energy Networks: 0800 300 999
Central & Southern Scotland
Scottish Power Energy Networks: 0800 092 9290
National Power Cut Number: 105
Water
Scottish Water: 0800 077 8778
Farm Advisory Service (FAS): 0300 323 0161 or: advice@fas.scot
FAS is offering 30 minutes of free advice via its Advice Line and assistance for businesses in creating in-depth resilience plans.
More information is available online at: https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/coronavirus/
Free Legal Advice Helpline
Telephone: 0131 271 8585 or 01738 231031
Email:nfus@gillsepiemacandrew.co.uk
Up to 20 minutes free legal advice for NFU Scotland members. If you have any problems using the phonelines, please call NFUS head office (0131 472 4000).
NHS 24: 111
For medical advice and information if your GP is closed. For medical emergencies, phone 999 and tell them you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Police Scotland: 101
Ready Scotland
A resource with information and contact details for organisations who may be able to provide additional support for you or someone you know during emergencies.
https://www.readyscotland.org/
Regional NFUS Team
NFU Scotland’s Regional Managers are, as always, here to help. The Regional Team will not be out and about but are at the end of the phone or email.
Dumfries and Galloway - Teresa Dougall - teresa.dougall@nfus.org.uk
East Central - Kate Maitland - kate.maitland@nfus.org.uk
Forth and Clyde - Lisa Roberts - lisa.roberts@nfus.org.uk
Highland - Ian Wilson - ian.wilson@nfus.org.uk
Lothian and Borders - Lindsay Brown - lindsay.brown@nfus.org.uk
North East - Lorna Paterson - lorna.paterson@nfus.org.uk
Ayrshire - Christine Cuthbertson - christine.cuthbertson@nfus.org.uk
Argyll and Islands - Lucy Sumsion - lucy.sumsion@nfus.org.uk
Orkney - Kerry Omand - kerry.omand@nfus.org.uk
Shetland - Lorna Scott - lorna.scott@nfus.org.uk
RSABI Helpline
Telephone: 0300 111 4166
Or contact them online via: https://www.rsabi.org.uk/How-RSABI-Can-Help
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board:
Telephone: 0131 244 9749 or 0131 244 9750
Email: Louise.Stewart@gov.scot
To discuss any specific queries regarding Agricultural Workers Sick Pay.
Scottish Government Business Helpline
Telephone: 0300 303 0660
Any businesses with questions relating to the impact of COVID-19 can contact the Scottish Government helpline. The helpline will be open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Callers should select option one to speak to the COVID-19 team.
Transport Helpline
NFU Scotland members are entitled to a 20 minutes FREE advice on all issues relating to vehicles. Please call Jamie Smart on 07733 136424 to access help and please have your membership number to hand.
Vulnerable Citizens National Helpline: 0800 111 4000
Scottish Government has launched this new helpline for citizens who have been identified as vulnerable. It will automatically connect callers to their local authority who will support them to access services such as essential food and medication, social work services, emotional support and contact with local volunteer groups. The helpline will be in operation daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.