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Falkirk Council has launched the Parental Employment Support Fund (PESF), to help unemployed parents (and those facing in-work poverty) find work, boost skill sets and get advice on money. The fund will also provide support for parents who face barriers to progressing their careers, including help to gain qualifications, improving skills or work experience; money advice, and motivational support.

Falkirk Council’s Adult Support and Protection (ASP) team is running “ASP Level 2 – Bespoke Care Home/NMC Registered Staff” online training across various dates, with the next October dates being Thursday 15th October and Wednesday 28th October, both 1:30pm – 3:30pm. All training will take place using MS Teams; participants must be able to access Teams via a laptop or computer with a webcam, sound facilities, and can be connected to the internet. This course is an update for previous ASP levels 2A/2B training, therefore all staff who previously completed those will be required to undertake this course.

We know that many people and communities are struggling as a result of COVID-19, and especially financially, as furlough schemes and different funding come to an end. As a result, this year’s Challenge Poverty Week feels even more poignant, and our team at CVS Falkirk wanted to highlight different ways you can get involved. Challenge Poverty Week (CPW) 2020 takes place Monday 5th October – Sunday 11th October, and is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to raise their voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a more just and equal Scotland.  

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Services (SCVO) is exploring how the third sector is responding to COVID-19 through the Never More Needed campaign. They are especially keen to hear about organisations and groups using different methods to fundraise throughout lockdown, as well as those who have just begun fundraising again, and their experiences.