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This bulletin provides updates on a range of issues and is essential reading for those working in health and social care in Fife's third sector.
If you have any news that you'd like us to highlight on our website and in this bulletin, please submit it here.
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Mental Health Forum - June
Tuesday 03 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Attendees will hear updates about this year's Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, learn more about ToC NE Fife's mental health service redesign, and discover more about the work of Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership.
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Health and Social Care Forum - June
Thursday 12 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Our forum is open to any third sector organisation working within the health and social care sector in Fife. 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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Fife Befriending Forum - June
Thursday 26 June, 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. At this event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife
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Fife‘s Volunteering Development Summit
Thursday 05 June, 10.00-3.00, Glenrothes
Fife's Volunteering Development Summit offers an engaging learning and development opportunity for anyone in the third sector who involves, supports, and manages volunteers in Fife.
Held during Volunteers' Week, you will hear from our keynote guest speakers who will provide an informed insight into the hot topics currently impacting volunteer involving organisations and how these can be managed.
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Peer2Peer Essentials (1 day)
Thursday 19 June, 10.00-4.00, Dunfermline
Peer2Peer Essentials is suitable for those looking to move into peer work, those already in peer roles and those interested in learning more about peer (for example, people who work alongside peer workers or are interested in developing peer support roles within their organisation).
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Loneliness Awareness Week, 09-15 June 2025
Loneliness Awareness Week will take place from 09 until15 June 2025. This year's theme, Meeting Loneliness Together, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.
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Carers' Week, 09-15 June 2025
Carers' Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
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ScotRail Renew Wellbeing Partnership with Andy's Man Club
ScotRail marked Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May 2025) by announcing the renewal of their wellbeing partnership with Andy's Man Club.
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Carers' Connect Briefing
In March 2025, Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) held three events for unpaid carers. The events aimed to highlight available resources, reach new unpaid carers, connect people with face-to-face support, and provide networking for organisations.
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Other Training Opportunities
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Coach Approach: Improve Your Conversations
Thursday 19 June and Tuesday 01 July, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Glenrothes
This interactive two-day course offers you the chance to reflect on your existing skills, identify areas for further development, and practice engaging in a new style of conversation.
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safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone
Tuesday 10 June, 11.30am - 3.30pm, Kirkcaldy
safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference in making our communities suicide-safer. You can learn and practice powerful, life-saving skills using a simple yet effective model.
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MS-UK: MS Awareness Training
Wednesday 21 May, 10.00 - 11.00am, online
This session will be delivered by an MS-UK team member, alongside a volunteer with lived experience of MS. Topics will include myths, symptoms, lived experience, symptom management, and more.
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Self-Harm Network Scotland: Looking After Yourself While Supporting People Who Self-Harm
This interactive webinar provides practical self-care strategies, explores the emotional impact of this work, and offers guidance on setting boundaries, seeking support, and preventing burnout.
There are two dates available:
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Support Groups and Opportunities
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Restoration Fife Cupar Group
Restoration Fife is introducing a Recovery Community group to Cupar on 12 May 2025.
Recovery Community provide a range of activities across Fife for people in recovery from substance abuse.
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Take a Break Scotland
Take a Break provides cash grants to parent carers (including eligible kinship carers) of disabled and seriously ill children and young people, aged 0 to 17.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
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