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  • CyberScotland Bulletin - May 2025 30/05/2025
  • Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 30/05/2025
  • “This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Launch of the National Induction Framework for social care - Care Inspectorate
  • Care Home Improvement Programme - Care Inspectorate
  • Call for mandatory sensory tests for all dementia assessments - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 19/05/2025
  • Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 16/05/2025
  • The challenges of maintaining good mental health while facing a long-term, worsening condition
  • Sector at odds as MSPs poised to vote on Assisted Dying Bill - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Fascinating insight into the role fundraising has made in healthcare - Third Force News (TFN)
  • The challenges of maintaining good mental health while facing a long-term, worsening condition - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Monthly - May 2025 Tue 06/05/2025
  • Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 06/05/2025
  • We are looking for young volunteers! From the Care Inspectorate Mon 05/05/2025
  • Hashtags and accessibility - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 02/05/2025
  • Respite care charity rated as “sector leading” in Care Inspectorate report - Third Force News (TFN)
  • Club Optimeyes - New social group for young people who are blind and partially-sighted
  • Dementia Carers Education Programme - nhsfife - Fife Voluntary Action (FVA)

Adult Support & Protection Committee - Easy Read Internet Safety Resources

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 23 June 2018
Created: 15 June 2018
Hits: 487

The Adult Support & Protection Committee (ASPC) has worked in partnership with Stop It Now! Scotland to produce two new easy read resources. 'What am I looking at online?' gives advice to adults at risk of internet offending as a consequence of accessing and distributing child abuse imagery, when their understanding of the implications of their actions is limited or absent due to a learning disability or problem with cognition. 'I've made a new friend online. But I'm worried. What do I do?' gives advice about grooming, sexting, sharing images and information, and how to get support and help if this is happening to you.

Read more: Adult Support & Protection Committee - Easy Read Internet Safety Resources

New National Public Health Body's Priorities Published

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 15 June 2018
Created: 14 June 2018
Hits: 518

Scotland is aiming to be a world leader in improving the public’s health, through a new vision for organisations and communities across the country.

The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly published public health priorities for Scotland, aimed at focussing action across the public sector and voluntary sector and in communities. The priorities are the first milestone in a wider reform of public health.

Read more: New National Public Health Body's Priorities Published

Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Weekly, Week Commencing 11/06/2018

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 11 June 2018
Created: 11 June 2018
Hits: 919

 

Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Weekly, Week Commencing  11/06/2018

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Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - No Life Half Lived

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 June 2018
Created: 31 May 2018
Hits: 440

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland launched its new vision; No Life Half Lived. For full information on this new vision please click here.

From Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 07 June 2018

Penumbra: Self Directed Support

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 June 2018
Created: 01 June 2018
Hits: 491

Penumbra have published five stories about people they have supported with Self-Directed Support (SDS). You can read these stories here. 

Read more: Penumbra: Self Directed Support

Want to be the first to hear about new volunteering opportunities?

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 June 2018
Created: 31 May 2018
Hits: 479

As Volunteers' Week approaches (01-07 June), we are putting the finishing touches to the first of our special edition Volunteering in Fife bulletins! These bulletins come out monthly (sometimes twice a month) and are full of details about new and refreshed volunteering opportunities all over Fife. They also include any opportunities we know about for one-off volunteering, such as an event volunteer, and we add in any training and other news we have relevant to volunteers. What's different about our next bulletin, is that it will feature stories specific to the themes of Volunteers' Week and will showcase the celebration of volunteers and what organisations across Fife are doing to recognise their volunteers. The bulletins will also have their usual content.

Read more: Want to be the first to hear about new volunteering opportunities?

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership is looking for public representatives for to groups in West Fife

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Written by: Fife Council
Category: My Blogs
Published: 09 May 2018
Created: 08 May 2018
Hits: 523

Fife Health & Social Care Partnership is looking for public representatives for to groups in West Fife – the attached files give more details

If you would like to note interest in becoming a representative on either (or both) groups, please complete and return the slip with the personal statement by the due date as requested in the correspondence.

Read more: Fife Health & Social Care Partnership is looking for public representatives for to groups in West...

Penumbra SDS Session

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 03 May 2018
Created: 30 May 2018
Hits: 880

Dunfermline Advice Hub are hosting a free interactive workshop that aims to help people learn about Self Directed Support (SDS) and what this could mean to them or someone they know in Fife.

Read more: Penumbra SDS Session

Accessible Parking Focus Group:

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 03 May 2018
Created: 30 April 2018
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Due to a number of concerns regarding the inappropriate use or design of Accessible Blue Badge parking, we here at FCE will be launching a public awareness campaign to help stop misuse. As part of this campaign we are looking to host a focus group to shape our campaign and the direction it is going to take.

Read more: Accessible Parking Focus Group:

Are you a Young Carer ?, Are you juggling study time ?, Caring for a family member ? Would you like some free time ?, Young Carers Respite Fife can help.

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Written by: Disabilities Fife
Category: Disabilities Fife
Published: 26 April 2018
Created: 25 April 2018
Hits: 872

Are you a Young Carer ?
Are you juggling study time ?
Caring for a family member ?
Would you like some free time ?
Young Carers Respite Fife can help.

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Email  Moira or Adele at      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Call us on    01592 203993

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You are listed as a member of Disabilities Fife and are entitled to attend our AGM

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Well that's my driving license back again!!!!

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Written by: Administrator
Category: My Blogs
Published: 22 April 2018
Created: 08 November 2017
Hits: 449

I got in touch with the dvla this morning 08/11/2017 and was told that I could now drive.

Disabilities Fife are pleased to introduce our great new service. Senior Carers Respite Fife

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Written by: Disabilities Fife
Category: Disabilities Fife
Published: 04 April 2018
Created: 03 April 2018
Hits: 927

We are pleased to introduce our great new service.
Senior Carers Respite Fife.

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Carers Act - Communications Pack

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 30 March 2018
Created: 29 March 2018
Hits: 489

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 will come into force on April 01 2018.

Read more: Carers Act - Communications Pack

Stagecoach East Scotland are proposing changes to their bus network from Monday 14th May 2018.  

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Written by: Fife Council
Category: My Blogs
Published: 27 March 2018
Created: 15 March 2018
Hits: 554

Clicking on the link below will take you to the Stagecoach website where details of the service changes can be found.   

Towards the bottom of the web page there is an online form where you can then provide your feedback on the proposed changes.  Feedback can be submitted until Friday 23rd March.

https://tinyurl.com/buschanges2018

Betsy

Betsy Wojcik
Research Advisor
Fife Council
Fife House (5th floor, West)
North Street
Glenrothes  KY7 5LT

Tel:           01592 583138
Internal:  441206

Hi. Have you ever been told that this or that relative has Alzheimer’s and or has Dementia and have you ever wondered what the difference between them.

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Written by: Robert A Hunter and Alzheimer's Research UK
Category: My Blogs
Published: 23 March 2018
Created: 23 March 2018
Hits: 2917

Well…. I was told that, that my Dad has Alzheimer’s and that my Mum has Dementia by the same consultant, what`s the difference.

Read more: Hi. Have you ever been told that this or that relative has Alzheimer’s and or has Dementia and...

Falkirk District and Mental Health Association - Mindfulness for Wellbeing

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 March 2018
Created: 08 March 2018
Hits: 479

Learn how to relieve emotional distress by finding new and effective ways of enhancing your wellbeing and managing stress.

Read more: Falkirk District and Mental Health Association - Mindfulness for Wellbeing

Your GP and You: Have your say on GP services

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 March 2018
Created: 28 February 2018
Hits: 545

When: 1.30 - 3.30pm, Wednesday 28 March 2018
Where: Common Room, Education Centre, Level 2, Queen Margaret Hospital, Whitefield Road, Dunfermline, KY12 0SU
This event is being organised by The ALLIANCE

Read more: Your GP and You: Have your say on GP services

Good governance and keeping people safe

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 21 February 2018
Hits: 1278

Further to recent news about the incidents that occurred at Oxfam and one or two others that have recently been reported in the media, Scotland's Charity Regulator (OSCR) has published some good guidance for Charity Trustees. It was sent by e-mail to the principal contact at every registered Charity in Scotland.  If you received it, please pass it on to all Trustees and senior staff in your organisation.

Read more: Good governance and keeping people safe

Fundraising Guidance for Charity Trustees

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 24 February 2018
Hits: 591

OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) has just published new Fundraising Guidance for Charity Trustees.

This is a relatively brief PDF file with links to further reading and additional support throughout.

It includes:

Read more: Fundraising Guidance for Charity Trustees

GDPR (data protection) for fundraising: new guides

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 26 February 2018
Hits: 492

The Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator in England have produced some helpful guidance on how to ensure your fundraising complies with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which comes into effect on 25 May 2018 across the UK.  These concise guides have been reviewed by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) who will police compliance in the UK.

You can access these free PDF files from: https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/research/get-ready-for-gdpr/spotlight-series/

From Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 01 March 2018 Opens a MS Word document containing information and links

Survey: Take part in the BBC Loneliness Experiment

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 28 February 2018
Hits: 517

Earlier this month BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind programme launched The BBC Loneliness Experiment.

Read more: Survey: Take part in the BBC Loneliness Experiment

Consultation: Adults with Incapacity Reform

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 28 February 2018
Hits: 460

The Scottish Government are seeking views on proposals for reform to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI).

In 2000, when the AWI act came into force, it was regarded as ground-breaking legislation, essentially a world leader in capacity legislation. For the first time, Scotland had a comprehensive regime to protect the welfare and financial rights of persons lacking in capacity.

International human rights law in this field has developed further since then and the Scottish Government need to ensure that Scot

Read more: Consultation: Adults with Incapacity Reform

Online support for eating disorders

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 28 February 2018
Hits: 427

New resources give young people and families advice and peer support.

Young people struggling with eating disorders are being provided with peer support and advice through new online resources.

Read more: Online support for eating disorders

Fife Adult Support and Protection Committee - What's new in Adult Support and Protection?

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 01 March 2018
Hits: 435

Find out what's new in Adult Support and Protection by downloading their latest newsletter.  This edition contains information on: 

Read more: Fife Adult Support and Protection Committee - What's new in Adult Support and Protection?

Can Fifers trust charities?

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 March 2018
Created: 21 February 2018
Hits: 507

Despite recent media coverage the people of Fife can, and should, trust charities. 

I’ve conducted investigations into wrongdoing in charities and have seen some serious problems within a small number of them across the country.  I know charities better than most people, having directly advised and supported hundreds over many years.  I trust them and the people who run them – they are hard-working, decent, honest people who continue to impress and inspire me. 

That doesn’t mean things can’t go wrong or that an individual might not seek to harm somebody.  Let’s ensure some wrongdoing somewhere, as serious as it may have been, does not result in services being needlessly lost to our most vulnerable citizens.

Read more: Can Fifers trust charities?

65 working days to go: Every third sector organisation impacted by new data protection laws

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 23 February 2018
Created: 22 February 2018
Hits: 404

There's just over 60 working days to understand how the new data protection legislation (the General Data Protection Regulations, or GDPR) will impact on your organisation.  By that same deadline you also need to be fully compliant - there will be no grace period!

Read more: 65 working days to go: Every third sector organisation impacted by new data protection laws

Fife Carer's Centre - January 2018 Newsletter

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Written by: Administrator
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 February 2018
Created: 24 January 2018
Hits: 305

Created: 24/01/2018

The Fife Carers Centre Newsletter Issue 75 is ready for download. You can download the newsletter here.

From Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 01 February 2018 Opens a MS Word document containing information and links

Delivering Differently for Mental Health in Fife - #timetotalk

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 February 2018
Created: 01 February 2018
Hits: 403

Created: 01/02/2018

It’s #timetotalk about Delivering Differently for mental health in Fife.

Read more: Delivering Differently for Mental Health in Fife - #timetotalk

Fife Carer's Centre - January 2018 Newsletter

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 26 January 2018
Created: 24 January 2018
Hits: 432

Created: 24/01/2018

The Fife Carers Centre Newsletter Issue 75 is ready for download. You can download the newsletter here.

From Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 25 January 2018 Opens a MS Word document containing information and links

People of Fife - Personal Stories Page

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 26 January 2018
Created: 21 January 2018
Hits: 964

We have recently launched a new section to our website, the Personal Stories page includes video interviews, case studies and personal experiences - from a diverse range of people all over Fife.

Read more: People of Fife - Personal Stories Page

  1. Fife Carers Strategy
  2. RNIB Online Today:
  3. Windmill Community Campus and Integrated Facilities Survey:
  4. Equality in Fife - Statistical Report
  5. ILF Scotland Transition Fund [Independent Living]
  6. FVA launches new FifeConnect networking/sharing events for frontline staff
  7. Dementia Friendly Glenrothes Report and Update
  8. A short introduction to MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
  9. SDGP and DCS Merge to form Scottish Disability Golf and Curling
  10. Circles Network Advocacy - Christmas Opening Times
  11. What Works? Welfare Reform in Kirkcaldy
  12. SDGP and DCS Merge to form Scottish Disability Golf and Curling
  13. Fife Adult Support and Protection - November 2017 Newsletter
  14. Alzheimer Scotland - Dementia Friendly Glenrothes Consultation Survey
  15. Launch of Strategy for Fife's Third Sector
  16. Dalgety Bay Info : #UniversalCredit Starts soon... The Scottish Welfare Fund is here to help. Story via Fife Council.
  17. The Robertson Trust - Open Grants
  18. Heart of Experian Charity Fund - Community benefit
  19. Fife Council - Update on the new Scottish Welfare Fund crisis grant operating arrangements
  20. Key notes and presentations from the Voluntary Health Scotland Annual Conference

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