The Royal Voluntary Service aims to inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day in their communities. They believe that volunteers’ service makes them, and Britain, healthier and happier. The Royal Voluntary Service, supported by their volunteers, offer a variety of free services within Forth Valley…
Voice of the Sector
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…
Food Train – Supporting Older People – Autumn 2024 Newsletter
Food Train is a charity working to support older people to eat well, age well, and live well at home. They make daily lives easier for older people in Scotland by providing vital regular support to those facing the challenges of ageing. They have published their Autumn 2024 Newsletter for communities to view and share.…
Got A Minor Injury? Call First Before You Attend.
NHS Forth Valley has announced changes to the protocol regarding attending the minor injuries unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital: Communities are being directed that they MUST phone NHS 24 on 111 first and not just go to Minor Injuries directly. With Winter fast approaching, NHS Forth Valley are trying to reduce waiting times for…
Finding Strength Through Support – New Campaign from Stroke Association
Every year in the UK, another 88,000 survivors face the life-changing impact of a stroke. Research highlights that there is limited knowledge of stroke among the general public beyond it being an isolated medical emergency, and there is little understanding of what it’s like to survive a stroke or what’s possible when it comes to…
FEL Community Energy Info Session
FEL Scotland, through the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub, will hold a Community Energy Info Session on Thursday 7 November 2024, from 7-9pm, at Westfield Park Community Centre, Westfield Street, Falkirk, FK2 9DX. The event is aimed at community groups who want to learn more about how they can enhance energy efficiency, and explore energy production…
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,…
Scottish Recovery Network Peer Support Session
The Scottish Recovery Network is working to feed into the Scottish Government and COSLA Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan commitment to championing peer support. They want to make sure peer support gets the positive recognition it deserves and as such they are highlighting the Big Scottish Peer Support Survey which closes on Monday 30 September…
CPAG Scotland E-Learning Opportunities
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) have developed E-Learning courses to help frontline workers who do not work in welfare rights get to grips with important changes in the benefits system. Some of the courses and topics are listed below: Supporting hard-up families Cash in a crisis Cost of the School Day Supporting people accessing foodbanks Scottish…
