The Scottish Government has launched a consultation as part of their wider commitment to make sure there is a strong regulatory framework underpinning the charity sector. This consultation seeks to establish whether there should be a review of charity law and if so, what the purpose and parameters should be. To engage with the consultation, please visit…
Consultation
Children and Young People’s Training Needs Analysis – Complete Now!
Falkirk Council have developed a Training Needs Analysis for local services working with children and young people in Falkirk to review and complete so to provide an indication of their organisation’s training needs and requirements. Linked for your convenience, please complete the above document and send back to winnie.delaney@falkirk.gov.uk as soon as possible. Please note…
Have Your Say: Palliative and End of Life Care in Falkirk
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership are working with their partners across Forth Valley to plan future community palliative and end of care support in your local area. They are looking for personal and professional views about local palliative and end of life care options and support. Your feedback will be used to inform strategic plans,…
Consultation on Restricting Promotion of Unhealthy Food
Forth Valley Food Futures are keen to highlight that the Scottish Government has opened a public consultation on the details of proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt. The consultation seeks views on the detail of proposed regulations to restrict the promotions of HFSS foods where they are…
Be Part of Forth Valley’s Whole Systems Approach to Tobacco and Vaping
Forth Valley’s Health Improvement Services and the Forth Valley Tobacco Action Group are delighted to invite you to participate in developing a Whole Systems Approach to Tobacco and Vaping in Forth Valley. Tobacco and vaping may not be obvious parts of your work; however, a healthier, happier and thriving Forth Valley is a core part…
Falkirk Community Safety Partnership Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2023-2028
Together with their community planning partners, Falkirk Council is launching the latest Falkirk Community Safety Partnership Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2023-2028. This Strategy has involved consultation with colleagues, partner agencies and residents from local communities as part of Falkirk Council’s joint approach. With this strategy, they seek to recognise and understand the impact of antisocial behaviour…
Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme Consultation Information Session
Running until 28 May, Disclosure Scotland is currently holding a consultation on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme fee waivers, discounting and accredited body fees. One proposal within the consultation is to introduce fees for volunteering – removing the current volunteer waiver for Qualifying Organisations, and instead applying a reduced fee. Other instances of implementing…
Ageing and Frailty Standards Consultation
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are developing standards for the care of older people living with frailty. The ageing and frailty standards will be complemented by the national healthcare standards. These are currently under development. The national healthcare standards will cover key cross-cutting issues in Scotland’s healthcare system, such as: leadership, governance, complaints, and adverse events. HIS…
