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Welcome to the latest edition of the Health and Social Care bulletin!
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We are looking for a Head of Health and Social Care who will be the strategic lead for health and social care policy and activity for FVA.
In this role you will chair our forums, address gaps in health and social care provision, build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, and lead a team on health and social care projects.
- 35 hours per week (part-time may be considered)
- £40,000 per annum
- Living Pension - 9% employer, 3% employee
- Based in Glenrothes with options to work from other FVA locations
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 26 March 2026
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Fife Befriending Forum - March 2026
Thursday 19 March, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support.
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Health and Social Care Forum
Thursday 16 April, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Lunchtime Learning: The Role of the Disability Employment Advisor
Thursday 26 March, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
Those with a health condition who want to progress towards work, start work or sustain employment have access to support available from JobCentre Plus in the form of their local Disability Employment Adviser.
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Lunchtime Learning - Access to Work and Disability Confident
Thursday 16 April 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
Access to Work can help individuals get or stay in work if they have a physical or mental health condition or disability. This can include grants that may help with additional costs beyond “reasonable adjustments”. It can also help support to manage mental health at work.
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Other Training Opportunities
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Community Events and Opportunities
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Later Life Choices Glenrothes: Carers' Lunch
Tuesday 24 March, 11.30am - 1.30pm, Glenrothes
If you're an unpaid carer in Fife, pop along and get support and free advice. They'll be joined by Gillian Bleakley from Circles Advocacy who will be sharing free advice and support around Power of Attorney and guardianship.
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The Rozelle Trust
The trust support a wide range of charitable activities and their main priorities are children and young people, people living in poverty, and people with disabilities.
Closing date: apply at any time
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University of Edinburgh Community Grants
The Edinburgh Medical School is celebrating is 300th birthday so they are particularly encouraging applications for projects that address health and wellbeing.
Closing date: 26 April 2026
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The 7stars Foundation
Grants are targeted to further the potential and opportunity of children and young people who are surviving abuse, at risk of or experiencing homelessness, caring for a loved one, and challenged by addiction.
Closing dates: 12 and 30 April 2026
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Schroder Charity Trust
They are prioritising applications for organisations that strengthen communities through services and opportunities which enhance the wellbeing and life outcomes of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Closing dates: 30 April 2026
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The Veterans' Foundation Grant
They fund organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families.
Closing dates: varies depending on the fund
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Laughology: The Happiness Fund
The fund is available to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities.
Closing dates: 27 March 2026
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Boost Charitable Trust
Boost Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity with a mission to fund and support inspiring programmes which help improve the lives of the disabled and disadvantaged through the power of sport.
Closing dates: apply at any time
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