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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)

People First (Scotland) Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2017

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 02 November 2017
Created: 19 October 2017
Hits: 436

Created: 19/10/2017

People First (Scotland) have released the Autumn/Winter 2017 edition of their Fife newsletter. You can view the full newsletter by clicking here.

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The Health Promotion Workplace Team annual report for 2016/17

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 October 2017
Created: 03 October 2017
Hits: 433

The Health Promotion Workplace Team have launched their annual report for 2016/17.

The report is is available to view by clicking here.

Read more: The Health Promotion Workplace Team annual report for 2016/17

The Scottish Charity Regulator - Cybercrime Factsheet

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Written by: The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 October 2017
Created: 04 October 2017
Hits: 495

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has published a new factsheet about fraud and cybercrime. Developed with Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Unit, the factsheet provides Scottish charities with top tips and highlights sources of further support and advice.

Read more: The Scottish Charity Regulator - Cybercrime Factsheet

The Scottish Charity Regulator - How to create an effective Trustees’ Annual Report

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Written by: OSCR
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 October 2017
Created: 04 October 2017
Hits: 531

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is in the process of producing guidance notes on how to create an effective Trustees’ Annual Report (TAR) which they plan to publish later in the year. In the interim, they have released a video filmed at their recent Dundee ‘Meet the Regulator’ event in which Laura Anderson, Head of Professional Advice and Intelligence, highlights what makes a great TAR, including specific examples of TARs that tell a great narrative.

You can view the video here.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Launch new Online Referral Process

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Written by: NHS (Fife) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 05 October 2017
Created: 05 October 2017
Hits: 586

What's new and why?

It is important to CAMHS  that children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties have access to the right help at the right time. To help ensure this, they have made improvements to the Referral Process by providing online information that:

Read more: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Launch new Online Referral Process

Fife One Stop Shop for Autism update referral guidance

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 29 September 2017
Created: 25 September 2017
Hits: 437

Created: 25/09/2017

Fife's One Stop Shop for Autism have updated their referral guidance.

Click here to read this updated information.

Read more: Fife One Stop Shop for Autism update referral guidance

Fife's Third Sector Strategy Group is seeking views on its draft strategic approach to the community and voluntary sector's role in tackling inequality and promoting fairness.

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 25 September 2017
Created: 25 September 2017
Hits: 477

The Group was tasked by the Fairer Fife Commission with the development of the strategic approach in the Commission's report Fairness Matters which was published in November 2015.

Throughout 2016, the Third Sector Strategy Group held five civic society discussions with key stakeholders to discuss the sector's approach to tackling inequality and promoting fairness, and drafted a Values Framework.

In March 2017, approximately 130 people, mainly from Fife's third sector attended a one-day conference organised by the Group to further consider these issues.

Since then Iconic Consulting has been working with the Group to draft the strategic approach. The draft is now at a stage where the Group would welcome feedback from the sector to make sure we are heading in the right direction.

The draft and a very short feedback form is available at https://www.iconic-consulting.co.uk/studies/tackling-inequality-in-fife/

We would be delighted if you could review the document and share your feedback, confidentially, with Iconic.

Download Fairness Matters Report

Download Conference Report

View Draft and Feedback Form

Fife Voluntary Action, Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5QF United Kingdom

Adult Support & Protection - August 2017 Newsletter

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 19 September 2017
Created: 08 September 2017
Hits: 511

Adult Support & Protection have released the August 2017 edition of their newsletter. This edition gives details on human trafficking, financial harm, the National Missing Person's Framework, mental health, scams and carer support.

You can view the full newsletter here.

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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland becomes the Corra Foundation

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 10 September 2017
Created: 31 August 2017
Hits: 593

Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland becomes the Corra Foundation. Alongside the announcement of its new name and brand, the organisation has published the next iteration of its strategy, Change for Good.

Read more: Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland becomes the Corra Foundation

Tesco Bags of Help Funding

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Written by: Administrator
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 10 September 2017
Created: 01 September 2017
Hits: 610

Need up to £4000 funding for your project that benefits the community?

Tesco Bags of Help has already funded 780 projects in Scotland - sharing over £4 million pounds between them. As the nights get shorter it’s time submit your application for projects you’d like to happen in Spring 2018 and beyond. We fund a huge variety of projects that bring benefits to the community and every two months in Scotland we award 225 projects a share of over half a million pounds.

Read more: Tesco Bags of Help Funding

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance - Advocacy Map 2015-16 Edition

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 September 2017
Created: 05 September 2017
Hits: 487

Created: 05/09/2017

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance are pleased to publish the latest edition of the Advocacy Map covering the 2015-2016 period.

You can read the full report and analysis here.

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Third Sector Community Justice Forum

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 09 September 2017
Created: 05 September 2017
Hits: 520

Created: 05/09/2017

Coming soon... FVA will launch the Third Sector Community Justice Forum! We think it's important that third sector organisations are given the chance to get together to discuss how the sector contributes to keeping the communities of Fife safe, hear about the latest policy/legislation changes and of

Read more: Third Sector Community Justice Forum

My GP told the DVLA that I have Neglect syndrome by mistake by ticking the wrong box

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Written by: Robert A Hunter
Category: My Blogs
Published: 02 September 2017
Created: 31 August 2017
Hits: 659

Hi. Has anyone heard of Neglect syndrome? Because according to the dvla I have it. My driving licence is up for renewal and they sent my GP a medical Form to fill in about me and the Doctor who filled it in clicked the Neglect syndrome box. So I got a letter from the dvla telling me not to drive due to this condition a couple of days ago. I have tried for the last couple of days to get an appointment with the Doctor that the letter was sent to, and what a shock I got one this morning. 3 weeks ago I tried to get an appointment for 2 weeks with no success.

Read more: My GP told the DVLA that I have Neglect syndrome by mistake by ticking the wrong box

Capability Scotland - Fife Supported Living Service

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 22 July 2017
Created: 22 July 2017
Hits: 549

Created: 12/07/2017

Fife Supported Living Service is registered as a combined service of Housing Support service and Care at Home service. The service is managed by Tracy Young (Service Manager) and two Team Leaders, Joanne Clayton and Pamela Young. The service is provided to people in their own homes, and out in the community.

Read more: Capability Scotland - Fife Supported Living Service

‘What matters to you?’ health report

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 22 July 2017
Created: 22 July 2017
Hits: 542

Created: 07/07/2017, Updated: 10/07/2017

On Tuesday 06 June more than 2,500 teams across 30 countries took part in in 'what matters to you?' day.

Read more: ‘What matters to you?’ health report

Scottish Fire and Rescue Warning: Paraffin-based emollients fire hazard

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Written by: Administrator
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 22 July 2017
Created: 22 July 2017
Hits: 451

Created: 07/07/2017, Updated: 10/07/2017

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued the following warning regarding paraffin-based emollients.

Read more: Scottish Fire and Rescue Warning: Paraffin-based emollients fire hazard

PROFOUND film released by PAMIS - learning disability resource

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 22 July 2017
Created: 22 July 2017
Hits: 457

Created: 07/07/2017, Updated: 10/07/2017

PAMIS have launched their film ‘PROFOUND’ first shown at their recent conference, held at Dundee University.  

Read more: PROFOUND film released by PAMIS - learning disability resource

Scot-PHO Burden of Disease Update

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Written by: Administrator
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 22 July 2017
Created: 22 July 2017
Hits: 609

Created: 20/07/2017

The Burden of Disease section of the ScotPHO website has been updated. 

Read more: Scot-PHO Burden of Disease Update

FVA launches online directory of employability services in Fife

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 08 July 2017
Created: 06 July 2017
Hits: 533

Created: 06/07/2017

We've launched a new online directory of employability services in Fife developed with support from the Opportunities Fife Partnership.

Read more: FVA launches online directory of employability services in Fife

Dementia friendly walks launched at Riverside Park, Glenrothes

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 08 July 2017
Created: 06 July 2017
Hits: 513

Created: 05/07/2017, Updated: 06/07/2017

Two ‘Dementia Friendly’ walks have been unveiled at Riverside Park in Glenrothes thanks to funding from Paths for All, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership and Fife Council.

Read more: Dementia friendly walks launched at Riverside Park, Glenrothes

Share your Health and Social Care Stories

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 08 July 2017
Created: 06 July 2017
Hits: 474

Created: 05/07/2017, Updated: 06/07/2017

Care Opinion is an independant website which allows people to anonymously share their health and social care stories. 

Read more: Share your Health and Social Care Stories

Fife Adult Protection: June Update

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 08 July 2017
Created: 30 June 2017
Hits: 519

Created: 30/06/2017

What's new in Adult Protection?

From September 2016 – January 2017 the Adult Support and Protection Committee (ASPC) ran two surveys; one on general adult protection information, and another on accessible information. The Committee have looked at the survey results and agreed an action plan which will help determine future work.  To find out more visit:  www.fifedirect.org.uk/adultprotection and visit the ‘Adult Support & Protection Committee’ webpage.

Read more: Fife Adult Protection: June Update

Fife Advocacy Forum releases updated Advocacy in Fife Booklet

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 23 June 2017
Created: 23 June 2017
Hits: 507

Created: 21/06/2017

The Fife Advocacy Forum supports the development of advocacy across Fife and represents the views of local advocacy providers.

To help meet the needs of different people at different times in their life there are several different types of advocacy. For more information they have released an updated version of their Advocacy in Fife Booklet which was last updated in August 2016.

To access the booklet click here.

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Note of the Joint Employability, Health and Social Care Forum

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 23 June 2017
Created: 23 June 2017
Hits: 490

Created: 22/06/2017


Fife Voluntary Action welcomed 70 attendees from across sectors to the Joint Employability, Health and Social Care Forum on Wednesday 08 February 2017.

This Forum brought together the ‘Fife Employability Forum’ and the ‘Third Sector Health and Social Care Forum’ both of which FVA facilitate and organise.

The aim of the Forum was to improve understanding in Fife of the co-relationship between health and employment outcomes.

Read more: Note of the Joint Employability, Health and Social Care Forum

Read (and subscribe to) the latest Volunteering in Fife e-bulletin

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Written by: Fife Voluntary Action
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 23 June 2017
Created: 23 June 2017
Hits: 422

Created: 21/06/2017

Fife Voluntary Action's most recent Volunteering in Fife e-bulletin has gone out, with lots of new and refreshed volunteering opportunities for you to have a look at. It also has details of our newest volunteering promotion – Get on Board! – which invites you to consider becoming a board member (geddit?!), trustee, governor, director or committee member. 

Read the online version of the bulletin by clicking here. 

And if you would like to subscribe for free and get your own copy every month then sign up by clicking here. 

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Increased Carer’s Allowance to be delivered next summer

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Written by: FVA
Category: Fife Voluntary Action
Published: 15 June 2017
Created: 15 June 2017
Hits: 437

Created: 09/06/2017

The first social security payments to be delivered by the Scottish Government have been outlined to parliament by Social Security Secretary Angela Constance.

The next milestone in building Scotland’s new social security system will be the delivery of the first benefits and these will be the increased Carer’s Allowance, the Best Start Grant and the Funeral Expense Assistance. 

Read more: Increased Carer’s Allowance to be delivered next summer

Fife Centre for Equalities is seeking new members to join our Board of Trustees.

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 13 June 2017
Created: 13 June 2017
Hits: 943

No previous experience is required but must have a commitment to strong governance and inclusive equality. The position of Trustee is a voluntary one, however, out-of-pocket expenses will be met. For more information, please contact Nina Munday, Manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01383 645 310. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview.

From Fife Centre for Equalities Weekly catch-up w/c 13 June 2017

National Standards for Community Engagement - accessible formats

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Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities
Category: Fife Centre for Equalities
Published: 08 June 2017
Created: 08 June 2017
Hits: 912

The Scottish Community Development Centre has released new support materials have been produced to accompany the revised National Standards for Community Engagement. Developed in partnership with Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), the National Standards for Community Engagement are now in the following accessible formats:

Read more: National Standards for Community Engagement - accessible formats

Political Parties 2017 General Election Manifestos - What’s in it for disabled people?

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Written by: Scottish Disability Equality Forum
Category: Disabilities Fife
Published: 06 June 2017
Created: 06 June 2017
Hits: 1049

Political Parties 2017 General Election ManifestosSDEF Logo

What’s in it for disabled people?

Scottish Disability Equality Forum have reviewed each of the main political party manifestos, which have been launched for the General Election on 8 June.
Each party has made pledges to improve the lives of disabled people.
We have taken the opportunity to summarise these pledges. Scottish Disability Equality Forum are non-partisan, therefore we do not support any political party. We hope this neutral stance at reviewing the pledges will go some way to help you decide who you should vote for on 8 June.

For more information "Click Here"

charisgrants.com scheme officers a limited number of free A rated appliances to customers, which includes washing machines, cookers and fridges.

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Written by: Robert A Hunter
Category: My Blogs
Published: 11 May 2017
Created: 11 May 2017
Hits: 1046

I get my Gas and Electric at present from SSE and I have applied for and got £140 off my electricity bill under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

I recently received a letter from SSE say that I had been successful in getting Warm Home Discount Scheme and that I might also be eligible for their Free Appliance Scheme which is run in conjunction with Charis Grants. This scheme officers a limited number of free A rated appliances to customers, which includes washing machines, cookers and fridges.

Read more: charisgrants.com scheme officers a limited number of free A rated appliances to customers, which...

  1. Queries about Funding? - FVA Drop-in Sessions across Fife thoughout May and June
  2. NHS Heatlh Scotland - Income, wealth and poverty briefing
  3. Hate Crime Legislation Review
  4. Big Lottery - Young Start (Improving opportunities for 8-24 year olds)
  5. Rehab 4 Addiction
  6. Ordering your Repeat Prescription online in Fife
  7. Greggs Foundation's Local Community Projects Fund
  8. Time Out Grant - for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
  9. Transform Foundation Facebook and Website Grants
  10. Creative Breaks Funding Programme Open Now - Grants for third sector organisations
  11. Getting certain goods VAT free if you have a disability: helpsheet
  12. Scottish Government publishes Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027
  13. Support NHS Fife by becoming a board member
  14. Welfare benefits and grants handbooks
  15. Tesco Bags of Help Funding for local projects
  16. Learn More about Dementia Friendly Work in Glenrothes
  17. Disability Discrimination at Work - Managing the Legal and Practical Issues, Edinburgh
  18. Fife’s Local Policing Plan
  19. Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan
  20. Pelican Healthcare Platinum Contour Drainable 220415 Problem

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