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National Standards for Community Engagement - accessible formats

Details: Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities; Category: Fife Centre for Equalities; Published: 08 June 2017; Created: 08 June 2017; Hits: 1030

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:

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

Details: Written by: Scottish Disability Equality Forum; Category: Disabilities Fife; Published: 06 June 2017; Created: 06 June 2017; Hits: 1155

Political Parties 2017 General Election Manifestos

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.

Details: Written by: Robert A Hunter; Category: My Blogs; Published: 11 May 2017; Created: 11 May 2017; Hits: 1140

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.

Queries about Funding? - FVA Drop-in Sessions across Fife thoughout May and June

Details: Written by: Administrator; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 08 May 2017; Created: 08 May 2017; Hits: 545

Created: 05/05/2017

Does your community organisation need help finding, securing and managing funding? For more information please view poster.

NHS Heatlh Scotland - Income, wealth and poverty briefing

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 29 April 2017; Created: 21 April 2017; Hits: 706

NHS Health Scotland is a national Health Board working with and through public, private and third sector organisations to reduce health inequalities and improve health. They are committed to working with others and provide a range of services to help their stakeholders take the action required to reduce health inequalities and improve health.

Hate Crime Legislation Review

Details: Written by: Administrator; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 29 April 2017; Created: 21 April 2017; Hits: 642

Created: 21/04/2017

This independent review was announced on 26 January 2017 by Annabelle Ewing, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs. The review is chaired by Lord Bracadale, a senior member of the judiciary.

Big Lottery - Young Start (Improving opportunities for 8-24 year olds)

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 28 April 2017; Created: 28 April 2017; Hits: 512

Created: 18/04/2017

Young Start aims to create opportunities for children and young people aged between 8 and 24. Funding of between £10,000 to £50,000 available.

Rehab 4 Addiction

Details: Written by: Rehab 4 Addiction; Category: My Blogs; Published: 28 April 2017; Created: 28 April 2017; Hits: 696

Rehab 4 Addiction is a free and confidential helpline for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction in Scotland. Tel: 0800 140 4690 http://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk

Ordering your Repeat Prescription online in Fife

Details: Written by: Robert A Hunter; Category: My Blogs; Published: 28 April 2017; Created: 28 April 2017; Hits: 799

Some Doctors Surgery’s in Fife are now providing an online Repeat Prescription service through https://www.myvisiononline.co.uk/

You will have to contact your GP`s surgery to get there Practice ID and to register for the online service.

Greggs Foundation's Local Community Projects Fund

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 13 April 2017; Created: 13 April 2017; Hits: 525

Created: 12/04/2017

The Local Community Projects Fund helps not-for-profit organisations based in local communities to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need at the heart of local communities.

Time Out Grant - for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 13 April 2017; Created: 13 April 2017; Hits: 556

Created: 11/04/2017

This grant aims to help give carers and patients a break from their usual routine.

Transform Foundation Facebook and Website Grants

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 13 April 2017; Created: 13 April 2017; Hits: 568

Created: 11/04/2017

The Transform Foundation provides grants for charities to develop an effective social media and web presence with the aim of developing future funding streams.

Creative Breaks Funding Programme Open Now - Grants for third sector organisations

Details: Written by: Administrator; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 13 April 2017; Created: 13 April 2017; Hits: 538

Created: 05/04/2017

£500,000 funding for short breaks projects for carers - apply now!

Getting certain goods VAT free if you have a disability: helpsheet

Details: Written by: HM Revenue & Customs; Category: My Blogs; Published: 09 April 2017; Created: 09 April 2017; Hits: 952

HM Revenue & Customs

Getting certain goods VAT free if you have a disability: helpsheet

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-relief-on-certain-goods-if-you-have-a-disability

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/419414/Disabled_Helpsheet__Goods_-final_1___2_.pdf

Scottish Government publishes Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 08 April 2017; Created: 08 April 2017; Hits: 557

Created: 31/03/2017

The Scottish Government has published its latest Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027.

This strategy outlines their 10 year vision for Mental Health Services in Scotland.

Support NHS Fife by becoming a board member

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 08 April 2017; Created: 08 April 2017; Hits: 556

Created: 03/04/2017

NHS Fife is looking for a new Non-Executive member to join its Board.

Welfare benefits and grants handbooks

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 08 April 2017; Created: 08 April 2017; Hits: 626

Created: 05/04/2017

Keeping up to date with the latest in welfare benefits, tax credits and funding for those in need can be time-consuming and complicated. To save you time and make your life that little bit easier, The directory of social change have paired two of their specialist fundraising best-sellers at a special price.

Tesco Bags of Help Funding for local projects

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 06 April 2017; Created: 06 April 2017; Hits: 663

Created: 16/03/2017

Tesco Bags of Help funding has recently changed to allow a wider range of projects that bring benefits to the community to apply.

Learn More about Dementia Friendly Work in Glenrothes

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 06 April 2017; Created: 06 April 2017; Hits: 608

Created: 28/03/2017

When: 1.00 - 4.00pm, Thursday 01 June 2017
Where: Rothes Halls, Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 5NX
This event is being organised by Alzheimer Scotland

Disability Discrimination at Work - Managing the Legal and Practical Issues, Edinburgh

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 25 March 2017; Created: 23 March 2017; Hits: 580

When: 12.00 - 2.00pm, Tuesday 09 May 2017

Where: One Edinburgh Quay, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
This event is being organised by BTO Solicitors
This particular event is free to attend, so no payment is required.

Fife’s Local Policing Plan

Details: Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities; Category: Fife Centre for Equalities; Published: 16 March 2017; Created: 16 March 2017; Hits: 1135

Fife Police would welcome your views on how they have delivered the Local Plan for 2014-2017 (available here http://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/fife/) and on creating their new plan:

Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan

Details: Written by: Fife Centre for Equalities; Category: Fife Centre for Equalities; Published: 16 March 2017; Created: 16 March 2017; Hits: 1081

The Scottish Government has opened consultation on the Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan until Wednesday, 31 May 2017.

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Pelican Healthcare Platinum Contour Drainable 220415 Problem

Details: Written by: Robert A Hunter; Category: My Blogs; Published: 01 March 2017; Created: 01 March 2017; Hits: 1073

I have been using Pelican Healthcare Platinum Contour Drainable 220415 for a few years now and up to recently I have found that they work really well. I think it must have been maybe about 6 month or so ago I started having problems with the seal around where the bag connects to the face-plate.

About me this webste`s owner

Details: Written by: Administrator; Category: My Blogs; Published: 28 February 2017; Created: 28 February 2017; Hits: 794

Hi all

My name is Robert Hunter. As of writing this I am 60 years young.

I have several health problems over the years. I suppose the main one is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and from that comes the others, though the diagnoses of MS didn`t come first.

Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 09 February 2017

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 10 February 2017; Created: 24 February 2017; Hits: 618

Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 09 February 2017 Opens a MS Word document containing information and links

Fife Carers Centre - Communicating with Dementia - words and beyond

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 04 February 2017; Created: 27 January 2017; Hits: 696

Created: 24/01/2017, Updated: 27/01/2017

This workshop is free to attend for family and friends caring for someone living with dementia.

Fife Carers Centre - Take a Walk in Their Shoes

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 04 February 2017; Created: 27 January 2017; Hits: 690

Created: 24/01/2017, Updated: 27/01/2017

This is a free to attend workshop for family and unpaid carers of people living with dementia.

Curnie Club - Tackling Isolation in Dunfermline

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 04 February 2017; Created: 02 February 2017; Hits: 799

Created: 02/02/2017

Curnie clubs are designed to tackle isolation and loneliness in Fife. Curnie clubs are now taking referrals for their new club in Dunfermline City Chambers.

Transform Foundation: Funding for Charities to Develop an Effective Web Presence

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 03 February 2017; Created: 27 January 2017; Hits: 673

Created: 27/01/2017

The Transform Foundation has funding available to help charities to develop an effective web presence.

Postcode Community Trust Community Grants 2017

Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action; Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 03 February 2017; Created: 01 February 2017; Hits: 723

Created: 01/02/2017

The Postcode Community Trust will hold two grant rounds in 2017, each of which will have a two stage application process. Expressions of interest are currently being accepted for round one.

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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.

Created: 05/05/2017

Created: 18/04/2017

Some Doctors Surgery’s in Fife are now providing an online Repeat Prescription service through https://www.myvisiononline.co.uk/

Created: 12/04/2017

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The Transform Foundation provides grants for charities to develop an effective social media and web presence with the aim of developing future funding streams.

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Created: 03/04/2017

Created: 05/04/2017

Fife Police would welcome your views on how they have delivered the Local Plan for 2014-2017 (available here http://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/fife/) and on creating their new plan:

The Scottish Government has opened consultation on the Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan until Wednesday, 31 May 2017.

Created: 24/01/2017, Updated: 27/01/2017

Created: 24/01/2017, Updated: 27/01/2017

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The Transform Foundation has funding available to help charities to develop an effective web presence.

Created: 01/02/2017

The Postcode Community Trust will hold two grant rounds in 2017, each of which will have a two stage application process. Expressions of interest are currently being accepted for round one.