CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 23RD JULY 2021

Covid 19 update.

Critical staff in Scotland can apply to be exempt from self-isolation under a new scheme being launched by the Scottish government.

Currently people should isolate for 10 days after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive.

Under the scheme people working in a range of sectors including health, food and transport could avoid isolation.

The scheme will allow employers to apply to the Scottish government for permission to exempt those who work in critical roles and where staff shortages could jeopardise essential services. Guidance on how to apply has not been issued yet!

Staff must be double vaccinated, and they will be required to have a negative PCR test, as well as agreeing to undertake daily lateral flow tests.

The exemption will only be granted where workers have voluntarily agreed not to self-isolate.

The changes come as businesses across the UK were affected by large numbers of workers self-isolating after being identified as close contacts.
There are 13 sectors where employers will be allowed to apply for temporary isolation exemptions.

Who can apply for an exemption?
The Scottish government has said employers who meet the definition of Critical National Infrastructure can apply for the exemption. There are 13 national infrastructure sectors:
• Chemicals
• Civil Nuclear
• Communications
• Defence
• Emergency Services
• Energy
• Finance
• Food
• Government
• Health
• Space
• Transport
• Water
As soon as we receive the guidance on how to apply, we will share this with members immediately.

Butchers Survey, help us to improve our service to you!

win 1 year's annual membership to Scottish Craft Butchers.

Scottish Craft Butchers are supporting this survey, carried out by National Craft Butchers. (terms and conditions apply)

It will provide us with valuable information to allow us to develop the service we provide to our members.

We would encourage you to complete the survey, not all questions are relevant to Scotland but please answer as many as you can using the link below.

(Closing date is 6th August 2021)

Complete the survey here:-
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HHJBPSZ

Butchers based in Scotland who complete the survey, will be entered into a prize draw to win 1 year's annual membership to Scottish Craft Butchers. (Main branch only, additional branches of the business will be invoiced as normal)

New Scottish Craft Butchers Ties

We have the new Scottish Craft Butchers ties available in navy blue and maroon.
The ties are available to order from [email protected]
The price is £6.50 each plus VAT.

The Brand New Loyalty App from MRC; Bare Bones Loyalty

The team at MRC are excited to introduce their brand new Bare Bones Loyalty App, which has been created exclusively for butchers, and means you will now be rewarded with points for every single MRC product you buy. You can redeem your points for any of your favourite MRC products, as well as other exclusive rewards like bespoke knives, aprons, BBQ's and more one-of-a-kind prizes that you won't find anywhere else!
Here's 3 easy steps to sign up and start saving”¦.
1. Download the app via the App Store or Google Play Store from the link below.
2. Take 2 minutes to sign up with your basic information and get a welcome bonus of 100 points.
3. Start scanning the QR codes you will find on most MRC products and redeem those points for your favourite marinades, sauces, seasonings, and one-of-a-kind prizes.
Rewards will then be delivered direct to your door – what's not to love?! You can also get an extra 50 points just for being a member of their Bare Bones Facebook Group, which you can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mrcthebarebones
Download the new app from the Google Play Store here and the Apple App Store here: https://qrco.de/bbqw1L

Update to e-mail contact details

As we have now completed the process of changing the name of the organisation to “Scottish Craft Butchers” we have also taken to opportunity to change our e-mail addresses to reflect this.
Please note the new e-mail contact details for Gordon and Bruce below.
Our mobile numbers remain the same.

Gordon King: [email protected] 07917524313
Bruce McCall: [email protected] 07834490922

The Scottish Craft Butchers office in Perth is now closed following government guidelines.
We will be available to our members to answer any queries via email or by mobile phone and will be available out of office hours for any members wanting to contact us.