Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 08/11/2024

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Headline News

An employer’s guide to the new duty to prevent sexual harassment at work

Under the new rules, employers have a new, proactive duty to take “reasonable” steps to prevent sexual harassment occurring. 

New Communi-Tea Group Launched in Abbeyview

Communi-Tea is designed to bring the community together to cook some delicious food and eat together. They will also be introducing lots of fun activities to engage in. 

Report Reveals Financial Challenges for care experienced people

New research that has shown that care experienced people could be facing a wage gap as high as £10,000 compared to their non-care experienced peers.

Healthy relationships NSPCC guidance

The guidance includes new teaching resources exploring the themes of healthy and unhealthy relationships for 11-14 year olds.

FVA Training and Learning

Lunchtime Learning - Cost of Living and the OurFife Benefits Check

Thursday 14 November, 12.00-1.00, online

At this session, Audrey Whyte, Benefit Take Up Campaign Lead, a post hosted by Citizens Advice & Rights Fife, will provide an overview of the Cost Of Living Campaign in Fife.

Lunchtime Learning - Creating the Conditions for Co-Production: Learning from Struggle to Strength

Thursday 21 November, 12.00-1.00, online

At this session, members of the Fife Voluntary Action Lived Experience Team will reflect on the findings and recommendations from the evaluation of the Struggle to Strength programme produced by Matter of Focus.

Our forums provide an impartial and safe platform for services in Fife to discuss important topics, learn about key updates and network with peers. To take part, just sign up to attend!

Health and Social Care Forum November

Thursday 14 November, 10.00-12.00, 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.

Carers' Providers Forum

Tuesday 03 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes

If you're a manager for a carers' providers organisation, come along to discuss the latest news and issues facing the sector and how we can support unpaid carers across Fife.

Mental Health Forum December

Thursday 05 December, 2.00-4.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes

Membership of the Forum is open to all staff and trustees with constituted third sector organisations operating in the Fife area in the field of health and social care (i.e. it's not just for organisations that focus entirely on mental health).

Third Sector Employability Conversation

Tuesday 10 December, 10.00-12.00, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy

FVA’s Third Sector Employability Conversations (TSEC) are a space for third sector partners to share their experiences, make connections and share their vision for Fife's employability landscape.

Health and Social Care Forum December

Thursday 12 December, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes

Our forum in December will be host to a special Mental Health Awareness at Work training session from Healthy Working Lives. This course would suit managers/supervisors who are interested in exploring mental health and wellbeing and finding out how both can be supported at work. 

Fife Befriending Forum December

Thursday 19 December, 10.00-12.00, Hybrid - online and Caledonia House Glenrothes

The forum is open to all new and existing services delivering befriending provision within Fife. The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. At this Hybrid event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife.  

Fife's Communities Matter – Exploring community engagement methods and approaches

Wednesday 13 November, 9.30-3.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes

The seminar is a result of collaboration between Community Planning partners aimed at strengthening community engagement practice throughout Fife and designed for Managers, Staff, Volunteers and anyone with a genuine interest in improving their community engagement practice, understand and the importance of good community engagement work in our communities as well as its important role in developing Community Led Services and Thriving Communities.

Understanding Universal Credit

Tuesday 19 November, 2.00-3.30, online

At this session, Jen Ferguson and James McLean from Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will help participants understand how employability practitioners can continue to support those who are now on Universal Credit in terms of application, online access, and making queries about benefit decisions.

Other Training and Events

Date

12Session

Time

Location

Mon 11 Nov

Dementia, Mood and Wellbeing Session with Age Scotland

2.00-4.00

Online

Tue 12 Nov

Think CO - Introductory Workshop to Carbon Monoxide Risks at Home

9.30-10.30

Online

Tue 12 Nov

Careers Week - The World of Work

1.00-2.00

Online

Tue 12 Nov

Driving Safely for Work

12.00-1.00

Online

Wed 13 Nov

Driving Safely for Work Awareness Event

9.15-12.30 and 1.00-4.00

Leuchars

Thu 14 Nov

Volunteer Network Peer Support Session

11.00-12.00

Online

Thu 14 Nov

12 Scams of Christmas

2.00-3.00

Online

Thu 14 Nov

Fife Carers Centre - Take a Walk in their Shoes

9.30-1.00

Cupar

Thu 14 Nov

Volunteer Scotland - Disclosure Act Implementation Session

2.00-4.00

Online

Mon 18 Nov

Dementia Awareness Workshop with Age Scotland

10.00-12.00

Online

Mon 18 Nov

Money Matters Course

10.00-12.00

Cupar

Tue 19 Nov

TSI Networks & OSCR: Changes to Charity Law in Scotland

2.00-3.30

Online

Tue 19 Nov

Children's Health Scotland - Children & Young People's Health Rights for Foster Carers in Scotland

10.00-2.00

Online

Wed 20 Nov

Children's Health Scotland - Calming Techniques for Kinship Carers

10.00-2.00

Online

Thu 21 Nov

Train the Trainer - An Introduction to Financial Wellbeing

9.50-12.30

Online

Thu 21 Nov

Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations 2024

9.15-4.15

Hybrid - Stirling or online

Thu 21 Nov

Cruse Scotland - Enhancing therapeutic practice in grief and loss

1.30-4.00

Online

Thu 21 Nov

Deafblind Scotland - Introduction to Deafblind Awareness

10.00-12.00

Online

Community Events

 

Self Directed Support Information Events

SDS Options Fife is hosting events in November to help raise awareness of how self directed support (SDS) can benefit your situation. 

 

Climate 4 Change Conversation

Wednesday 13 November, 9.30-11.30, onlin

Are you concerned about climate change but not sure how urgent it is and how you can make a difference? Join Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) for a friendly, facilitated discussion to explore these questions in a short one-off session.

 

Fife Meaningful Activity Network

Thursday 14 November, 2.00-4.00, Cowdenbeath

The Fife Meaningful Activity Network (FMAN) would like to invite staff who have a role in supporting older adults in care homes and care settings to their second network meeting. 

 

Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Cowdenbeath

Friday 15 November, 10.00-4.00, Cowdenbeath

NHS FIfe is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up. There's no requirement for an appointment, drop in any time, but please check eligibility before attending.

 

Fife Festival of Music 2024 Family Fun Day

Sunday 17 November, 12.00-4.00, Kirkcaldy

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fife Festival of Music with their Family Fun Day in Kirkcaldy. There will be performances, workshops and activities for the whole family.

 

Fife Care Academy Recruitment Event

Wednesday 20 November, 10.00-1.00, Kirkcaldy

The main aim of the event is to facilitate meaningful connections between employers and students in the health and social care field.

 

NHS Fife - Supports and services available for families of neurodivergent children and young people

Wednesday 20 November, 2.00-5.00, Dunfermline

NHS Fife is organising events across Fife for parents/carers and professionals to provide information about the supports and services available for families of neurodivergent children and young people. 

 

Heritage Debate 2024 - Balancing the Books

Wednesday 20 November, 12.00-2.00, online

This year’s debate, 'Balancing the Books: How should the heritage sector be funded?', is a must-hear for all those invested in our sector’s future and its survival in today’s uncertain financial climate. 

 

Volunteer Scotland's AGM - The Value of Volunteering

Tuesday 26 November, 10.00-11.30, online

Volunteer Scotland are hosting their 40th AGM event this November, exploring the theme of The Value of Volunteering. 

Consultations

Youth VIP Volunteering in Scotland Survey

The survey explores what youth volunteering is like in Scotland and what prevents people from getting involved in volunteering.

Closing date: 30 November 2024

Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill - Call for Written Evidence

The Bill provides rights for anyone diagnosed as having a drug and/or alcohol addiction to receive a treatment determination and for the person to be provided with that treatment as soon as reasonably practicable.

Closing date: 20 December 2024

Funding Opportunities

There are 44 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.

New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):

Healthy Planet, Healthy People Community-Led Award

Closing date: 05 December 2024

Training Series in Fundraising Skills for FCCAN Members

Closing date: ongoing

Job Vacancies

There are 13 job vacancies on our website at the moment.

New vacancies on our website this week (in order of closing date):

Finance & Business Support Worker - The Cottage Family Centre

Closing date: 15 November 2024

Project Worker - The Rock Trust

Closing date: 15 November 2024

The above information is from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 08/11/2024