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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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Care Academy Recruitment Event
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This recruitment event aims to bring together health and social care employers in Fife with students and the public.
Come along to find out more about the different roles in the care sector, career progression, and support into care, including financial support, care tasters, and much more.
FVA will be attending, so come and chat to us to find out about working in health and social care in the third sector, explore opportunities, and learn about volunteering into a health and social care career.
Click here to find out more.
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Carers' Providers Forum - March
Tuesday 04 March, 2.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
Attendees will enjoy a presentation from Community Alarms, plus a workshop to develop the feedback from the Carers' Forum feedback and survey.
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Health and Social Care Forum - March
Thursday 13 March, 2.00-4.00, 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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Fife Befriending Forum - March
Thursday 19 March, 10.00-12.00, 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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FVA Training Opportunities
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Lunchtime Learning - How support from Fife Law Centre can help your clients
Thursday 27 February, 12.00-1.00, online
At this session, Sam Johnston, Principal Solicitor for Fife Law Centre will introduce us to Fife Law Centre’s practice and tell us about the range of legal problems they can help with including criminal injuries compensation, housing-related issues, benefits appeals, and tribunals, and more.
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Lunchtime Learning - Supporting Refugees and Migrants in Fife
Thursday 13 March, 12.00-1.00, online
A new life in a new country can be daunting to navigate and at this session Alison Smith, Manager from Fife International Forum, will help us understand the most common challenges facing newly arrived individuals and families from overseas, how to help someone through the benefits system, and how language barriers can be overcome.
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Endometriosis Action Month 2025
The theme for Endometriosis Action Month 2025 is ‘Endometriosis Explained’, exploring both how endometriosis must be better understood by the general public and better explained to patients by all healthcare practitioners.
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New report highlights importance of Scotland's urban greenspaces
A new Outdoor Recreation report from NatureScot’s Scotland’s People and Nature Survey (SPANS) 2023/24 reveals that 61% of Scots engage in outdoor recreation at least weekly.
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Public Health Scotland's new Community Food case studies
The Community Food and Health Scotland team have just published four new case studies on the Public Health Scotland website that shows how community food initiatives are using food activities to tackle poverty, support peer learning, bring people together to discuss the climate challenge, and more.
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Report shows 3 million people living in homes bad for their health
The report calls for a change in how we consider health – embedding it across every area of our society, rather than leaving it as an issue solely to be considered by medical professionals in the NHS.
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Other Training Opportunities
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Breathing Space Information & Awareness Session
Thursday 27 February, 1.30-2.30, online
You can join this free, virtual workforce information session to hear how, in times of difficulty, Breathing Space can provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice, and providing information.
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Carer Support Payment education event
Tuesday 04 March, 11.00-12.00, online
Do you work with student carers? Provide advice and support to people with caring responsibilities in higher and further education? Social Security Scotland is hosting an online event to share information about the financial support available for carers in education.
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Fife Adult Support & Protection Harm in the Care Setting
Tuesday 04 March, 9.30-4.00, Kirkcaldy
The course uses materials derived from research undertaken at the University of Hull known as the Marsland indicators which are one method of identifying possible harm and putting in place prevention strategies.
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Fathers Network Scotland - Paternal Health Foundations
Tuesday 11 March, 2.00-3.00, online
Want to support new dads mental health and wellbeing but don't know where to start? Fathers Network Scotland's facilitated training will help you recognise and respond to dads struggling with poor mental health.
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CHEX Conference 2025
Wednesday 12 March, 10.00-3.30, Stirling
The conference will create a space for constructive cross-sectoral dialogue, which enables strategic decision-makers to better understand the day-to-day reality of what it takes to undertake community-led health practice across Scotland.
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Fife Adult Support & Protection Harm in the Home
Thursday 13 March, 9.30-4.00, Kirkcaldy
The course is primarily for frontline practitioners and supporter workers from all partner agencies and voluntary organisations that are involved in providing support to adults within the community.
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Tuesdays, 6.30-8.00, Cowdenbeath
Cowden in the Community have launched a special Veterans football programme to give those who have served, and continue to serve, a place to unwind through football. In addition to football, the also have darts, table tennis, quizzes, hot beverages, and snacks.
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Fife Carers Centre have launched a wellbeing programme designed just for carers, starting this March. They've teamed up with amazing professionals like Bill Paterson (CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy - sessions) and Deborah Enrici (silent counselling) to make this an impactful and supportive experience.
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Thursday 27 February, 11.00-12.30, Kirkcaldy
This meeting is for the parents and carers of autistic adults in Fife. The group allows for networking and support and is an opportunity for helpful discussion around a range of topics and themes.
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Tuesday 04 March, 11.00-12.00, St Andrews
Are you living with a macular condition? Come along to learn more about plans to set up a new Macular Society support group in St Andrews.
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Friday 07 March, 11.00-12.30, Kirkcaldy
The Chronic Pain Peer Support Group is for autistic people or people who identify as autistic, age 18+ who live in the Fife area. You will explore strategies of support to manage pain as well as link with professionals who can offer advice and guidance.
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Starts 10 March
Over the seven weeks, you will explore how nature can support personal growth, recovery, and overall wellness, while building a strong sense of community.
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Wednesday 12 March, 12.00-1.00, online
Join Scottish Autism for an 'Ask Us Anything' advice line Q&A live on their Facebook page where colleagues from their advice line will be there to answer your questions and provide advice and signposting.
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Thursday 13 March, 2.00-4.00, Lochgelly
This in-person event aims to create a supportive space for staff who work with older adults in care or community settings across Fife to share good practice, learn together, and solve problems.
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Tuesday 18 March, 9.30-2.00, Glasgow
To celebrate Carers UK’s 60th Anniversary, this year the Carers Scotland Summit will be an in-person health and wellbeing event for carers. Attendees can look forward to sessions including yoga, mindfulness, and an opportunity for to share their own tips and advice with other carers.
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Fife Commissioning Strategy 2023-2026 - Engagement Opportunity
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership is looking for views from third sector organisations in Fife to help them measure understanding and awareness of the Fife Commissioning Strategy and of their commissioning principles.
Closing date: 28 February 2025
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The Inman Charit
The charity provides grants to small grants to UK charities that provide medical research, care of the elderly, general welfare, deaf and blind services, hospices, care of the physically and mentally disabled, and the Armed Forces.
Closing date: 28 February 2025
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The Magdalen Hospital Trust
The trust funds projects that work with vulnerable children and young adults, especially those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation. Projects can include those that provide mental health support and counselling, emergency care, and safeguarding education.
Closing date: 28 February 2025
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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)
The fund provides grants to support charitable activities that enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to vibrant, health, successful, and sustainable communities.
Closing date: 21 March 2025
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