View updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) and council services. A postcode checker has been launched to make it easy to find out what the COVID protection level is where you live. If you are affected and need assistance, please visit Grampian Coronavirus (COVID-19) Assistance Hub.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In this section you can find out about support and advice available if you are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and current arrangements for council services.
If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, please watch our video explaining current arrangements for council services. You can also access coronavirus information on the British Deaf Association website.
Latest restrictions
Mainland Scotland and some islands are currently in lockdown with a stay at home guidance. An overview of recent changes is available.
A postcode checker has been launched to make it easy to find out what the COVID protection level is where you live.
Health and hygiene
View general information about health and hygiene. The five principles behind the FACTS campaign remain a priority:
- Face coverings
- Avoid crowded spaces
- Clean hands and surfaces
- Two metre distancing
- Self-isolation if you have symptoms
View translated FACTS information.
Test and protect
Test and Protect programme is Scotland's approach to preventing the spread of coronavirus in the community. Find out how you can help to stop the spread of coronavirus or how to book a COVID-19 test at one of the mobile test units in Aberdeenshire.
View translated Test and Protect information.
Testing for people without symptoms
Community testing is now available in Peterhead. This is a test for people without symptoms, which can go a long way in helping control the spread of COVID. Find out more about the Peterhead testing site.
Communities, people and volunteering
Grampian Coronavirus (COVID-19) Assistance Hub - a focal point for information and assistance for anyone affected by coronavirus anywhere in Grampian, linking them up with someone who can help.
Advice for volunteers and community groups including food preparation advice
Support from rural partnerships
Financial help and assistance for residents
Support for businesses
Support available for businesses
Environmental Health advice including food law
Local support for restarting a business
Phase 3 guidance for businesses on physical distancing
Updates on council services
Health and social care and information and guidance for our commissioned providers of social care services (includes a daily reporting form for critical care services)
Community Learning and Development (CLD)
Children’s social work services
Council offices
Council offices including Service Points are closed until further notice. Customers are encouraged to use online services or call us through the Contact Centre to get the help, advice and support they require.
Payments
We are unable to accept cash or cheque payments at the moment but card payments can be made online or by phoning the automated payment line 03456 081201 (choose option 1).
Burial services
The advance sale of lairs (where not associated with an interment) at Aberdeenshire cemeteries has been temporarily suspended. This suspension includes associated administrative processes such as lair transfers and the selling of unwanted lairs to the council.
View advice for funerals in Aberdeenshire during COVID-19 (pdf 1.31MB).