NHS Forth Valley Annual Review 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016

The NHS Forth Valley Annual Review will take place on Tuesday 30^th August, from 1:45pm in the Lecture Theatre at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, FK5 4WR.

This year’s review will be chaired by Aileen Campbell MSP, Minister for Public Health and Sport. Alex Linkston, NHS Forth Valley Chairman, will deliver a presentation highlighting NHS Forth Valley’s major achievements and challenges during 2015-16.

There will then be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions. Please note it will not be possible to answer questions on specific patient issues.

To attend, please contact NHS Forth Valley before Tuesday 23^rd August by freephone: 0800 456033, or email: FV-UHB.YourHealthService@nhs.net

FDAMH Training Academy Sessional Trainers Vacancies

The Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) Training Academy are recruiting Sessional Trainers. The position is £15 per hour, plus expenses and travel payments; there are no set hours. Previous experience or knowledge of mental health training is essential. As this is an ongoing recruitment, there is no application deadline.

Dial-a-Journey Finance and Operations Manager Vacancy

Dial-a-Journey Trust is currently recruiting a Finance and Operations Manager. The position is for 35 hours per week (plus on-call rota working), with a wage of £26,000 – £28,000 per annum. Applicants must have a financial qualification, or experience of financial and staff management. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 5th November.

The Importance of Young Trusteeship in Scotland Event

The Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO) and the International Voluntary Service (IVS) have organised a campaign asking at least 250 charities in Scotland to pledge to recruit a young person (26 years or under, as defined by Year of Young People 2018) to their board. They are also holding a free event on Thursday 15th November in Edinburgh.

Localgiving’s Magic Little Grants Fund

Localgiving’s Magic Little Grants Fund provides grants of £500 to local charities and community groups delivering physical activities in their communities, which help overcome barriers to participation. They are keen to receive applications from groups operating in the Falkirk district.

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