Falkirk Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has established three locality areas as part of its commitment to deliver services that meet the needs of the communities. The three locality areas are: West Locality: Denny, Bonnybridge, Larbert and Stenhousemuir Central Locality: Falkirk town, Camelon, Bainsford/Langlees and Hallglen East Locality: Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Braes Villages The HSCP…
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Charity Energy Survey
SCVO is working with its partner, Utility Aid, to better understand the energy needs of Scotland’s Voluntary Sector. In the most recent wave of the SCVO third sector tracker, 46% of organisations said that energy costs impacted on their ability to deliver core services. They know many organisations want to go greener and are looking…
Developing a Universal Definition of ‘Care Experience’: Consultation
The Scottish Government is currently seeking your views on the need for a universal and inclusive definition of ‘care experience’ and what the potential impacts of this could be. The Promise tells us that while it is not a legal term, ‘care experience’ is a term that has a special and different meaning for many…
Call for Views: City Region Deals and Regional Growth Deals
City Region Deals and Regional Growth Deals are funding deals agreed between the Scottish Government, the UK Government and local partners. They are designed to bring about long-term improvements to regional economies, attract investment, create new jobs and accelerate inclusive economic growth. There are currently 12 deals in Scotland at different stages of their lifecycles,…
Strathcarron Encourages Everyone to Participate in the Palliative Care Consultation
Congratulations to Strathcarron’s Hospice at Home service – which last week, celebrated ten years of supporting people at end of life across our communities. The Hospice at Home service has supported 3,439 local people at end of life over that time. As they mark this milestone, they are encouraging everyone to get involved and participate…
A Practical Guide To Measuring Your Impact
If you’re struggling to bring together and evidence the story of how your work makes a difference to people and communities, this pre-recorded webinar from Matter of Focus will introduce a practical and meaningful approach that helps you bring together a mix of data and evidence to report well on your impact. Available to access at any…
The Big Scottish Peer Support Survey
It’s an exciting time as the Scottish Government and COSLA Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan includes a commitment to championing peer support. As part of this, and to inform future work, Scottish Recovery Network want to get a fuller picture of peer support in Scotland and make sure it gets the positive recognition it…
Scottish Government – Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill
There is a proposal for a Bill to create an offence of paying for sexual services; to repeal the offence of soliciting or importuning by prostitutes; to repeal previous convictions for soliciting or importuning by prostitutes; and to support those in or exiting prostitution. The purpose of the Bill is to reduce the amount of…
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
The Education, Children and Young People Committee is scrutinising the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill was introduced on 20 June 2024 by Liz Smith MSP, the Member in Charge, and its aim is to ensure that young people have the opportunity to experience residential outdoor education. They are looking to hear thoughts…
2024 Social Enterprise Census
With less than one month to complete the 2024 Social Enterprise Census, why not take this opportunity to complete the survey and get your voice heard. The 2024 Social Enterprise Census marks the fifth official review of enterprising charities and social enterprises in Scotland. The Social Enterprise Census is the Scottish Government’s regular and comprehensive…
