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People aged 50 years old and over, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or queer, and use or have used community-based services, groups or organisations are invited to take part in research to consider how inclusive these services are throughout the UK. The research is conducted by Liz Wands-Murray, a PhD research student at the University of York. Liz’s research is also open to people who work or volunteer in community-based services, groups or organisations (including in the third sector), and is looking to learn more about people’s experiences.

The next Tuesday “Care with Confidence” sessions from Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre have been announced: “Dementia – Making Sense of Senses and Behaviour” on Tuesday 27th April; “Self Directed Support” with Self Directed Support Forth Valley, on Tuesday 4th May; “French Tutoring – Exercise for the Brain” on Tuesday 11th May. As before, sessions are via Zoom, 10:30am – 12:30pm. All carers are welcome, and sessions are free.

The Living Wage Champion Awards 2021 will take place online on Wednesday 16th June from 6pm. The awards will celebrate the individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to the Living Wage movement.

On Thursday 27th May, the Life Changes Trust is hosting the “Community and Dementia: Creating Better Lives in Forth Valley” conference. The conference is designed as an opportunity for local people to share what it feels like to live in Forth Valley, whether they live with dementia, are an unpaid carer, or work with people with dementia and/or unpaid carers. It is also an opportunity for local groups, organisations and decision-makers to respond. They are also holding online storytelling sessions for these groups to share their experiences before the conference, on Monday 17th May and Tuesday 18th May.

Applications for the 2021 Scottish Charity Awards are now open. Reflecting the sector’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, there are 9 new and revamped categories. All finalists will also be entered into the running for the People’s Choice Award, which allows members of the public to vote for their favourite finalist. The deadline for nominations and applications to the Scottish Charity Awards is 5pm on Friday 14th May.