Generations Working Together (GWT) has a series of online training modules on intergenerational practice available, available at any time and free for GWT members. GWT membership is free for everyone living in Scotland, and for international students. Current modules include “What is Intergenerational Work?”, and “Overcoming Ageism Through an Intergenerational Lens”, with “Planning Intergenerational Solutions” launching in January.
News & Events
Falkirk Council Litter Strategy Consultation
Falkirk Council will soon be launching their new 5 year Litter Strategy 2021-2026, and have opened consultation with an online survey and a series of virtual events in early January. The Strategy will cover all aspects of litter and waste. Falkirk Council is keen to hear from people across Falkirk. The deadline for responses is Friday 22nd January 2021.
Radiology Services in Scotland: Patient and Carer Survey
NHS National Services Scotland (NHSNSS) has launched a new online survey gathering patient and carer views about radiology services in Scotland. The survey (which should take 10 minutes to complete) focuses on experiences of diagnostic and interventional radiology services in the last 12 months, including both outpatient and inpatient and planned and urgent care. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 5th January 2021.
Disabled Parental Employment Support and ELC Boost Funding
Falkirk Council has now launched their Disabled Parental Employment Support (DEPESF) and ELC Boost Fund. This funding supports disabled parents, young parents under 25 years old, and parents of children aged 2 years old in ELC-funded nursery places. As with the PESF, support for parents includes help to gain qualifications, improving skills or work experience, money advice, and motivational support.
NHS Forth Valley #ScrubChallenge
NHS Forth Valley has launched the #ScrubChallenge, a fun movement activity to help people of all ages learn the correct hand washing procedures, as recommended by Health Protection Scotland and the World Health Organisation (WHO). There are 2 “scrubs” for people, their friends and family, or community groups to try. People are asked to record and then share their scrub via Twitter, using the hashtag #ScrubChallenge.
