Al Masaar and Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) are delivering a series of free online workshops on “Positive Wellbeing and Mental Health”, available to everyone in the Forth Valley area. The workshops are held 10:30am – 11:30am via Zoom on: Monday 22nd March, Thursday 25th March, and Monday 29th March.
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OU Skills for Work Portal Launched
The Open University (in partnership with Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and Scottish local authorities) has launched the new Skills for Work portal, which provides a range of free training courses to enhance career prospects and opportunities.
Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre: THANK YOU!
We at CVS Falkirk want to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our very first Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre – all the funders who presented at different sessions over the 3 days, and every single one of our attendees, whether you joined us for one session, or all 9 of them. Without you, the event wouldn’t have been possible. The theme of this year’s event was definitely around highlighting not only funders, but also the technology available to aid you in the funding process.
LAST CHANCE: Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre 2021
This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to book your place at the completely free, 3 day Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre! Taking place NEXT WEEK, Tuesday 9th March – Thursday 11th March via Zoom, the Virtual Falkirk Funders Fayre will feature 3 one hour sessions each day – at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You only need one ticket, and you can attend as many sessions as suits you.
P4P “In Conversation With…Pockets & Prospects” Webinar
Partnership for Procurement (P4P) is holding their next “In Conversation With…” webinar on Friday 12th March, 11am – 12pm, joined by Mary Sinclair from SENScot to discuss the Pockets & Prospects project.
Communities Choices: Deadline TOMORROW
Falkirk Council has issued a gentle reminder that the deadline for submitting Expression of Interest forms for Falkirk’s Community Choices is Saturday 6th March.
“Exploring Enablers and Barriers to Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine” Event
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is holding online events throughout March, including “Exploring Enablers and Barriers to Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine” on Wednesday 10th March, 10am – 11:30am. VHS (along with key groups) will discuss the findings of their recent research across the third sector, aimed at ensuring the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups.
Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership 2021 Election Manifesto
Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (which includes SeeMe Scotland, the Scottish Recovery Network, and Support in Mind Scotland) has launched their 2021 Election Manifesto. The manifesto focuses on a future where good mental health and wellbeing is enjoyed by everyone, and urges Scottish Government to make mental health a priority through the Promote, Prevent and Provide framework.
Inter-Agency Child Protection Key Processes Online Training Dates
Falkirk Council’s Child Protection Committee has confirmed dates for the new, free Inter-Agency Child Protection Key Processes Roles and Responsibilities training, taking place via Microsoft Teams, 9:15am – 12pm on Wednesday 21st April and Tuesday 24th August.
Teapot Trust “Sharing Expertise” Online Conference
The Teapot Trust is holding their free online conference, “Sharing Expertise” on Thursday 25th March, 10am – 3pm. The Teapot Trust provides a programme of art therapy across the UK, supporting children and young people living with chronic conditions, and their families. The conference has been designed to share the Trust’s learnings, with the overall theme of collaboration around mental health.
