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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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Join us at Carers Connect events across Fife
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Are you an unpaid carer in Fife? Do you support unpaid carers in Fife? Whatever your situation, it's important that carers have the right support and resources. Our Carers Connect events will help carers access vital services, meet key organsiations, and learn more about the support available.
There's no need to book - just drop by!
Click on the dates to find out more about each event:
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Health and Social Care Forum - April
Thursday 10 April, 10.00-12.00, 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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FVA Training Opportunities
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Employment Law Training and Human Trafficking Awareness
Tuesday 18 March, 9.00-4.45, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
This two-day course will deliver training on two topics:
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Employment Law - Delivered by Kathleen Bolt from Mediation Services Ltd
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Human Trafficking Awareness - Delivered by Joy Gillespie, CEO of Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland (SOHTIS)
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Good Conversations for Volunteers
Wednesday 19 March, 1.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Linking Lives UK offer training for volunteers hosting conversations in community settings such as community cafes, lunch clubs, food banks or community drop-in centres.
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Peer Support Network Co-reflection
Thursday 03 April, 1.00-2.00, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
The Fife Peer Support Network hosts a bi-monthly (one every two month) co-reflection groups for people practising peer support in Fife, whether formally or informally, in paid or voluntary roles, or with groups or individuals.
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RSPB - Nature of Scotland Awards
The Nature of Scotland Awards celebrate the inspirational people, projects, and partnerships across different aspects of nature conservation in Scotland, including a Health and Wellbeing Award.
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New partnership aims to reduce drug-related deaths across Fife
A new national service was launched to enable community pharmacies to provide emergency access to supplies of naloxone. All 86 community pharmacies in Fife are now registered to provide this service.
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Other Training Opportunities
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Youth 1st - Child Protection Awareness
Wednesday 19 March, 6.00-9.00, online
This interactive workshop aims to assist youth workers and volunteers with the implementation of a child protection policy and measures to consider when working with young people and adults that keep everyone safe from harm.
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7 Habits Residential 2025
Applications close 30 April
This three-night residential training course offers a unique opportunity for adult participants to spend time on personal development, increase communication and problem-solving skills, build new and/or improve existing relationships and goal setting.
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Reconfiguration of Minor Injuries Units in North East Fife
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership carried out an appraisal process for the Minor Injuries Care Units at Adamson Hospital in Cupar and St Andrews Community Hospital, looking at ways to optimise patient care and ensuring the sustainability of the service for the future. You can have your say on the proposed changes via an online survey.
Closing date: 30 March 2025
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The 7stars Foundation - Grants to further children's potential
The foundation's 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 date: 30 April 2025
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Family Fund - Helping disabled children
Grants can help with a wide range of items, including digital devices, clothing, furniture, kitchen appliances, family breaks, sensory toys, and much more.
Closing date: apply any time
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Robertson Trust Community Grants
Robertson Trust's Community Spaces grants support local communities experiencing poverty and trauma in Scotland.
Closing date: apply any time
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