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E-BulletinDate: 18th October 2019

Issue: 684

Scottish Government No Deal Preparations

The Scottish Government has published an overview of the preparations it is making for the possibility that the UK will leave the EU without a deal. This outlines the work underway to mitigate the effects of a ‘no deal’ exit on 31 October, suggest what actions the UK Government should take and assess the challenges Scotland may nevertheless face.

The Deputy First Minister John Swinney, made a statement in Parliament to coincide with the report’s publication which should be available shortly.

The Scottish Government’s preference is to remain within the EU. However, as a responsible government, we have a duty to protect the rights and freedoms of the people of Scotland. In doing so, we must now take appropriate steps to mitigate the potential impacts of a ‘no deal’ EU Exit as the end of October deadline draws nearer.

The Deputy First Minister’s statement reiterated the very serious consequences that a ‘no deal’ outcome could have for jobs, investment and living standards across Scotland and the rest of the UK. It is important that the Scottish public, and their representatives in the Scottish Parliament, are able to properly reflect on the situation we find ourselves in, the risks we face, and the efforts being made by the Scottish Government and our partners to mitigate those risks.

That is why today Scottish Government published an overview of the Scottish Government’s work to date. It provides a full assessment of the risks attached, and a snapshot of what we are doing to mitigate those risks.

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ACVO Business to Business Bulletin

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The Bulletin provides an additional means for ACVO’s private sector Affiliates and Aberdeen’s business-like Third Sector to make money, save money and support the community.

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#Poverty Aberdeen Poverty in Aberdeen is so much more than a #Hashtag. This was clearly demonstrated last week during the first localised social media campaign which was run as part of National Challenge Poverty Week 7th -13th Oct.

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The ‘selfies’ shared were collated through the #PovertyAberdeen element of a very busy twitter thread, we hope we captured everyone involved. We would like to take this opportunity to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in Challenge Poverty Week, whether locally / nationally ( or both !). It has been such an incredible week - all thanks to your support ! Locally over 50+ individuals and organisations have taken part, nationally this was more than 300 organisations. Supporters included faith leaders, local authorities, schools, football clubs, businesses, politicians, trade unions, third sector, public sector, think tanks and community activists. An amazing variety of supporters that have added their voices to the campaign asking for more radical action to loosen the grip of poverty on people’s lives. For a glimpse of some of the local activities, please see the twitter feed: #PovertyAberdeen If you haven’t seen the Challenge Poverty Week campaign animation yet, then please take a minute to view it here https://vimeo.com/359290385/f1e7942f39. Please also feel free to download and share it as appropriate. The animation is designed to be used well beyond the week, as are the hashtags #ChallengePoverty and #AyeWeCan. Challenge Poverty Week is over, but the challenge is far from over. It has certainly got people sharing, thinking and talking. Please continue taking action to solve poverty - read this thread from Poverty Alliance for clear and practical ideas on what to do next: https://twitter.com/PovertyAlliance/status/1183764265582432257 The outcome from this campaign has to be a renewed purpose to work together and address poverty in our communities.

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we want You to Join our Board!

ACVO is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Aberdeen City. ACVO provides support, learning and development opportunities for people and organisations through their programmes of work– whether you want to know more about volunteering; setting up and running a third sector organisation; or using social enterprise as a model to deliver social good, the interface is your local starting point. We have over 20 years experience working in Aberdeen as the central hub of knowledge relating to the local third sector.

ACVO is looking for energetic passionate people to;• be part of supporting, involving and representing the work of the third sector in Aberdeen• champion the important work the sector does• contribute to the strategic direction of ACVO

If you believe in the value of Aberdeen’s third sector and if you would like to be part of ACVO’s vision for the sector, we have a chair for you at our boardroom table. While we are particularly looking for people with financial , legal, HR and marketing skills, we are looking for a number of new Board members and welcome applications from a wide range of skills.

Board members are expected to attend 6 meetings a year, and may be asked to represent ACVO and the sector at some strategic meetings. Our Board meetings are held alternately at lunchtimes and evenings in Aberdeen.

Interested contact Claire Spence, [email protected] for an application pack.

Global Study Of 1.3 Million People Points to Downward Trend in Generosity

A 10-year global study that surveyed more than 1.3 million people reveals that despite a growing culture of charitable giving across dozens of countries there has been a recent downward trend in giving behaviour in some of the world’s wealthiest places.

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Index 10th edition report examined aggregate data for each country across 10 years (2009-2018), drawing on surveys in 128 countries in order to capture longer term trends.

The survey asks if people have helped a stranger, given money or volunteered for a good cause over the past month. The report identifies the 10 most generous countries over the decade of research, along with the 10 least generous. It also lists the biggest risers over the course of the study and those countries that have dropped the most during that time.

The United States of America is the world’s most generous country and seven of the 10 most generous nations are among the world’s wealthiest but the top 10 list also includes less affluent nations such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

But despite the scale of generosity, the report also identifies a recent downward trend in donations in key countries with long histories of philanthropy and household charitable giving, including the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands where levels of individual giving are now lower than they were in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

In the UK (ranked 7th overall), its place on the World Giving Index peaked in 2011, 2013 and 2015, echoing the trend in other large economies and the findings in CAF’s UK Giving report released earlier in 2019. The UK Giving report found a three year decline in the number of people giving to charity, although the overall amounts raised were stable as those who did give, gave more.

This year’s examination of a decade of giving is being released in the lead up to #GivingTuesday – December 3 – the global day of giving that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and encourages people to give their time, money or voice to a good cause.

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The Latest News on So why Don’t You… For all the latest third sector, volunteering and community news listen into the ‘So Why Don’t You…!’ programme live every Wednesday, 2-3.00pm on Aberdeen’s favourite community radio station SHMUfm - 99.8fm and online at www.shmu.org.uk/fm

On the programme the ACVO and SHMU team showcase the magnificent world of volunteering, packed full of the latest ACVO, third sector, community news and volunteering opportunity updates brought to you by ‘Mike on the Mic’ and ‘Lady Ghada’ from ACVO and special guests in the studio who speak about their organisation, their work, how it makes a difference and how listeners can get involved as volunteers. With good tunes mixed in throughout as well.

You can also listen into the latest programme - with terrific guests Shona Duff, Aberdeen City Council Adoption & Fostering and Susanne Fraser and Leia Ferrall from Barnardos Aberdeen Young Carers Service in the studio speaking about the incredible work they do and fantastic volunteer opportunities to help - either on the repeat broadcast this Monday 21st October at 9.00am or anytime online via the ‘listen again’ feature at www.shmu.org.uk/fm/shows/so-why-dont-you (and you just click on the ‘listen again’ tab in the blue box on the page).

The full SHMUfm schedule is also available at http://www.shmu.org.uk/fm/schedule. Remember to tune in…

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ACC Consults with Parents and Carers over the Expansion of ELC Aberdeen City Council has launched a consultation on the future of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision in the city.

The Council would like to hear from parents, carers and potential parents on the plans to extend the current provision from 600 to 1140 hours in August 2020 for all three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds.

The consultation, which runs until Friday 1st November includes an online survey followed by a series of focus group meetings and parent and carer information evenings. Information will also be shared regularly on Aberdeen City Council’s website, on social media and through partners, community groups, locality events and electronic events.

Fiona Lawrie, Early Years Service Manager for Aberdeen City Council, said: “This is an exciting time as we look forward to expanding funded early leaning and childcare services from 600 to 1140 hours per year by 2020. We recognise how the expansion of ELC can play its part in improving long term outcomes for children and families and help us achieve our LOIP ambition of reducing the poverty-related attainment gap and ensure that Aberdeen is a place where everyone can prosper.

“We really welcome this opportunity to hear the views of parents and carers which will play an important role in shaping how we progress towards roll-out of the service expansion next year. It is important that we take families and communities with us on this journey and everyone’s voice will be listened to throughout our extensive consultation and engagement programme over the coming months”.

Under the new proposals, parents and carers will have more choice on when, where and how they use their child’s funded ELC entitlement with a variety of settings available, including council nurseries and associated sites, private funded providers and childminders. Each of these will offer high quality ELC provision.

The extended hours are an entitlement not a requirement so parents can choose to take all or part of the hours available to them. Among the suggested flexible models are a full day provision, a half day (morning or afternoon) offering or a blended approach of council and funded provider / childminder.

Aberdeen City Council is adopting an area by area approach, prioritising the areas of greatest need and will adopt a flexible approach to the provision of expanded services to help ensure needs are met.

To comment on the consultation go to Aberdeen City Council’s Consultation Hub: https://consultation.aberdeencity.gov.uk/operations/early-learning-and-childcare-parents-survey

The online survey closes at 5pm on 1 November.

Housing First Europe – Latest Report

The Housing First Europe Hub latest report, titled An Overview of Implementation, Strategy and Fidelity, describes Scotland as the most advanced in the UK in its approach to Housing First.

The results of the study make clear that in most countries for which there is available data, Housing First is becoming more widespread. In some progress is slow, whilst others including Scotland are beginning to make rapid progress. Finland continues to be regarded as the gold-standard in terms of a successful, universal Housing First approach.

The report notes the significance of Scotland being the first part of the UK to adopt a national policy position and that it will be developed locally through Rapid rehousing Transition Plans. As the report covers the position across Europe at the end of 2018 it does not capture any developments this year, which means that the very significant progress made during 2019, with around 130 people in tenancies, is not reflected in their data section.

For more information and to read the report visit Housing First Europe

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We provide free computer support to older people and disabled people of all ages. Visit our website or call our free helpline to see how we could help you.

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Child Poverty in Scotland - Research Participation Opportunity

My name is Fionna Miskelly and I was previously Chair of GREC – Grampian regional Equality Council as well as continuing to be a lifelong supporter of the work of GREC. I’m presently undertaking a PhD at Edinburgh University which is looking at child poverty in Scotland and trying to find different ways to address this. As part of this project I want to propose some changes to the present child maintenance process.

I am keen to talk to parents who have experienced claiming child maintenance - good or bad - and also those who have chosen not to make a claim.

Each interview will be anonymised and all information given in confidence. I just want to hear real experiences to inform my project. I can’t pay you for your time but could give you a small gift voucher as a thank you. Each interview will be held in November, will last approximately 1 hour at the most and will take place at GREC or a city centre coffee shop if easier for you. Please let Jackie at GREC ([email protected]) know if you are able to help and I look forward to meeting you in November.

Please help me to propose changes to the existing child maintenance system which will help the children of Scotland. THANK YOU!

Children’s Book Advent Appeal

Home-Start Aberdeen is preparing for its Annual Book Advent. The charity aims to provide its supported families with a bundle of 24 wrapped, new books to be opened daily throughout December.

The charity is appealing for help from individuals, groups and organisations to donate a new book or bundle of new books for one of the following age categories: Age 0 - 2, Age 3 - 5, or Sensory Books.

The charity will be accepting donated new books from 14th October until 15th November. These can be handed in at Home-Start’s Aberdeen office at 1A Alford Place or at its charity shop at 101 George Street.

Donations of a roll of Christmas wrapping paper or sticky tape will also be very welcome.

For more information please contact Home-Start on 01224 693545 or email [email protected].

Trust the Facts. Get the Vaccine

NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Government are launching a brand new campaign highlighting the seriousness of flu and the importance of getting the flu vaccine. Flu is much worse than a bad cold. It’s a highly infectious disease, with symptoms that come on very quickly and it can hit anyone. In the most serious cases, flu can bring on other complications, which means people with flu may have to go into hospital, or could even die. Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer recommends children, those with a health condition, people aged 65 or over and healthcare workers should get the free flu vaccine every year.

If you’d like to raise awareness amongst your members or supporters, NHS Health Scotland are providing a range of materials available to help with this, including social media posts, intranet copy, campaign images, leaflets and posters.

To get involved and request materials visit the website or email NHS.

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Freedom of Information Extension of Coverage Consultation

This consultation will help the Scottish Government to understand whether there is a need to extend the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to further entities by making an order under section 5 of the Act.

It focuses on organisations that provide services on behalf of the public sector that are not currently subject to the FOI legislation.

In June 2018, the Scottish Parliament agreed the Scottish Government should consult on proposals to further extend coverage of Scotland’s freedom of information legislation, for example, to companies providing services on behalf of the public sector.

The Scottish Government subsequently included a commitment to consult on extension in its Programme for Government 2018-19.

This consultation seeks to establish the potential range of persons who may be identified as providing services on behalf of a Scottish public authority and to inform how the Ministers might prioritise designating them.

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Age UK - Halloween is Around the Corner

Halloween has become an increasingly important date in the annual calendar. One of the most well-known sights at this time of year is that of local children walking the streets “Trick or Treating”. Sadly, for lonely and isolated older people, the fear can be all too real. Every year, The Silver Line Helpline receives calls from older people who are frightened and alone in their homes. Every unexpected knock on the door can be startling, leaving them anxious. This year, we urge you to try and make sure that the fun of Trick or Treating does not come at the expense of lonely and isolated older people. Here’s a list of tips, both for children and parents who are planning to go out Trick or Treating, and for older people who are concerned about staying safe: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/latest-news/articles/2018/october/halloween-tips/

OSCR Appoints New Chief Executive

Following an external recruitment process, the Scottish Charity Regulator is delighted to be able to announce that Maureen Mallon will be the new permanent CEO. She has been the interim Chief Executive since January, and will be taking up the new appointment immediately.

Maureen came to OSCR from her role as an Assistant Director and HMI at Education Scotland. Prior to that she worked in community learning, and has a rich experience of working in the charity and wider third sector, including 10 years with YouthLink Scotland.

With our Chair, Lindsay Montgomery CBE well established and Maureen now in post, we have a great opportunity to build on our past successes. We can make sure that OSCR continues to develop its role and impact as a strong, enabling regulator and to build the public’s trust in charities.

Maureen said “I am thrilled to take up the permanent CEO post and to have the opportunity to lead the organisation through the next exciting phase. We have ambitious plans and will work closely with partners and Government to support and regulate Scottish charities.”

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First Step to New Scottish Child Payment Plans for the Creation of New Benefit Outlined

The new £10 weekly Scottish Child Payment has taken its first step to being introduced, with draft regulations being sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security for scrutiny.

Once fully rolled out, the benefit could help up to 410,000 eligible under 16s and lift 30,000 children out of poverty.

The new benefit will:• have a simplified application process which links with Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods so new applicants only need to provide information once• be paid every four weeks as a lump sum to support parents with the cost of bringing up children, including clothing or school activities• increase annually in line with inflation

To read the position paper setting out the policy and delivery developments to date on the Scottish Child Payment please click here

Can You Help?

Are you or have you been an unpaid carer? Do you use health and/or social care services? Could you help to represent others?

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership have a responsibility for adult health and social care services across Aberdeenshire. Our Integration Joint Board and Strategic Planning Group are responsible for monitoring service delivery and making decisions about the way in which services are delivered.

We are currently looking to recruit representative carers and users of health and social care services as stakeholder members on both these groups. Stakeholder members represent the perspectives of particular groups of people to ensure their needs and interests are considered in decision making.

This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to help your community and contribute to your personal and professional development. Full training will be given and expenses are covered.

If you are interested, please visit https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/ahscp/ or give call on 01467530795 to find out more.

Pardon for Gay Men Convicted Under Discriminatory Laws

Scheme opens to allow convictions to be removed from criminal records.

Men prosecuted for same-sex sexual activity which is now entirely legal are able to apply to have their convictions erased under the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) Act.

The legislation, previously passed by the Scottish Parliament, is now in force and grants an automatic pardon to every gay and bisexual man in Scotland convicted under discriminatory laws.

Men with such convictions can now also apply to have them removed from central criminal records under a ‘disregards’ scheme.

Further information on how applications should be made can be found on the MyGov.scot website.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-child-payment-updated-position-paper/

https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/ahscp/

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Additional Needs Survey

Parents of children with additional needs are being invited to take part in a survey by Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen. The parent/carer support group (known as “AAOCA”) is seeking feedback on how well children are being supported in schools in Aberdeen City and Shire. Alison Murray of AAOCA comments: “Aberdeen City’s last Inclusion Review was in 2014. Since then the law and practice has changed. AAOCA aims to help inform both local and central government on families’ current experiences, including through the Scottish Government’s recently announced Independent Review of Additional Support for Learning.”

The survey can be found at: bit.ly/asnsurvey and is open until 31 October.

Living wage Places Toolkit Launched

Living Wage Places: A toolkit on tackling low pay by celebrating local action, has been launched by the Living Wage Foundation and Living Wage Scotland, supported by the Carnegie UK Trust. It provides valuable, practical insights for places of all size across the UK – cities, towns, boroughs, zones and even buildings – to begin their own Living Wage Place journey. It includes a range of case studies of those places who have already become recognised Living Wage Places, including Dundee as the first city to be recognised for Making a Living Wage City in the UK, Glenrothes as the first town to be recognised for Making a Living Wage Town and International House in Brixton, London which has been accredited as the first Living Wage Building.

To find out more about the work contact Carnegie.

Living Advent Calendar

Aberdeen Library Service and Creative Learning are inviting local artists, groups and organisations to be part of a living advent calendar. Throughout December a space in central library will become the daily advent calendar, showcasing and sharing the talent present in the city.

The calendar door will open to the public each day until 25 December excluding Sundays and Christmas Day. The calendar door will open Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 – 6pm and Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday 12:30 – 1:30pm.

Groups are invited to present a 30min activity within the timeslots indicated above. There are no fees attached to taking [part and presenting work. Any individual, groups, organisations, company’s taking part in the calendar of events are invited to promote classes, workshops, business etc to develop audiences and participation in their work.

We hope that you, your group or organisation will be excited to take part in this daily event.

If you would like to be part of this living Advent Calendar, please contact Alison Black at Creative Learning directly.

The closing date to indicate your interest in this project will be the 31 October at 10am.

Please share this with anyone you feel would like to be involved.

Alison BlackEmail: [email protected]: 01224 611161Creative Learning Team, Rosemount Community Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen City Council, AB25 2NS

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Inspire Seeks Brave Firewalkers for Annual Fundraising Event

Local charity, Inspire, is seeking daring individuals and teams to sign up and walk across burning embers to help raise funds for people with learning disabilities and additional support needs in the North east of Scotland.

Inspire, based on Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard, will host its’ annual fundraising Firewalk event at the Queen’s Links on Tuesday, November 5th, as part of the City Council’s Fireworks display.

Andrew Reid, Development Manager at Inspire, said: “We’ve already got almost 40 people registered to take part this year but there’s still time to sign up for what is always a great event. It’s an exciting challenge, and all sponsorship raised goes towards our innovative range of services, which make a real difference to the lives of the people we support in local communities.”

As part of the Firewalk, participants will take part in a pre-event training session before tackling the fire lane and will then be able to watch the fireworks from the terrace of nearby Cafe Ahoy as well as enjoying a post event BBQ.

Registration costs £20 with each participant asked to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship to support local people with learning disabilities and additional support needs in the North-east of Scotland.

To sign up for the event, please call 01224 280 005, or e-mail [email protected]

Consultation on Malicious Disclosure of HIV Status

HIV Scotland has launched a consultation to understand the full diversity of views from people living with and affected by HIV, organisations that support people living with HIV and legal professionals regarding the threat of, or actual, malicious disclosure of someone’s HIV status and whether this should be regarded in law as a hate crime or criminal offence.

We have heard from a number of people living with HIV who have been affected by this kind of behaviour, causing problems at work or with relationships caused by the continuing stigma that is so prevalent. We are often asked if there is legal recourse for people who feel they have been a victim of this kind of crime.

With the upcoming Hate Crime legislation that was announced in the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, we are running this consultation to understand whether HIV Scotland should campaign to include this as an offence.

The consultation will be open until Monday 2nd November. Written attachments can be submitted by email to [email protected].

Click here to fill out the online consultation

See Hear Survey

Currently, See Hear and Scottish Government are performing a review exercise into the See Hear Strategy and part of that is formed by a survey which looks to gather viewpoints from the 3rd Sector on how the recommendations of See Hear may be met across different organisations and partnerships. See Hear and the Scottish Government would like to know your what you think.

The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/F5HYWCB

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Teenager Features in Cancer Support Charity Video

An 18-year-old Aberdeen girl has featured in a charity video to share her experiences after her father passed away.

Sarah Fraser, from Dyce, agreed to take part in the latest video from cancer support charity CLAN, to tell people about the support she has had from the Aberdeen-based organisation.

Sarah’s father Garry was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, and Sarah went along to CLAN for support with her mum and dad. The family were informed of the Children and Family Service offered by CLAN, which provides emotional and wellbeing support for children and young people affected by cancer. Sarah was struggling to understand her emotions surrounding her dad’s diagnosis and was experiencing difficulty coping with the impact of his illness.

Sarah and Garry shared a love of swimming and had a very close relationship. Sarah has competed since a young age, and her father was actively involved in her swimming career and became a timekeeper and judge for Scottish Swimming.

Kellie Strachan, children and family’s practitioner at CLAN, met with Sarah at her school, and at Sarah’s request facilitated a discussion with Sarah’s friends to help them understand what their friend was going through.

CLAN has produced a series of videos throughout the year, featuring people who have been supported by the charity and who wanted to give something back by sharing their experiences. Sarah and her mum were keen to be involved. The video, which has been produced in partnership with Hydrasun, is shared on social media and the charity’s website, to give clarity around what CLAN can offer to individuals impacted by cancer and to encourage anyone affected to access CLAN for support.

Sarah said: “I am so grateful to CLAN for their help from the time my dad was diagnosed with cancer, through his treatment, and subsequently when he passed away. Kellie has helped me understand my feelings and emotions and realise that my reactions were normal. We meet regularly and I can talk to Kellie about anything - I can release my emotions and have a cry, but we also talk about normal things like holidays and parties.

“CLAN has helped me cope with what has happened but also supported me moving forward. When it comes to moments in the future when my dad won’t be there to celebrate with me, like birthdays and events like graduating and getting married, I know CLAN will be there to support me.”

Now a member of CLAN’s Young Ambassador group, Sarah is helping at fundraising events and encouraging other young people to seek support from CLAN if they are affected by cancer.

Iona Mitchell, head of cancer support services at CLAN, commented: “We are so grateful to Sarah and the other courageous and generous individuals who have featured in our campaign videos throughout the last 12 months. Facing a cancer diagnosis is devastating, and children and young people particularly can experience real difficulty making sense of the complex emotions that may arise.

“Our trained and skilled practitioners offer a dedicated, confidential service providing a safe space where they can explore their emotions. We aim to provide tailored support to children and young people to empower them to develop coping strategies, increase their understanding of their emotions and improve relationships and communication which in turn goes a long way to engender resilience at a time of adversity. Cancer can be very isolating, and we help families to communicate and understand each other’s needs.”

Sarah’s video can be seen at www.clanhouse.org

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If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO on (01224) 686058 or e-mail [email protected]

Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund Now Open

A Scottish Government fund to offer emotional and practical support to organisations supporting survivors of childhood abuse is now accepting applications.

The new £10 million fund aims to help organisations improve access to services which can reduce the impact of inequalities and disadvantage experienced as a result of childhood abuse.

The support can range from individual talking therapies and group work to peer support, physical and outdoor activities, arts and cultural activities, and is available over the next four years.

Scottish registered charities, community-based organisations and eligible social enterprises can apply. Application forms will be available from the Inspiring Scotland website and the deadline for bids is Friday 1 November 2019.

Applications should be made online here.

Volunteering Matters Action Earth 2019 is Now Open for Applications

Volunteering Matters Action Earth empowers people in Scotland to take action and improve their local environment through volunteering.

Any group of volunteers can apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants of between £50-250 to run environmental activities in Scotland’s green spaces. This could include creating or improving community gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds or woodlands.

We can also offer Action Earth Enhanced Grants 2019 up to £500 for projects which can demonstrate a significant health impact through working with people who have defined health or social needs. Contact Robert Henderson if you wish to discuss eligibility and availability of this enhanced level grant.

We prioritise applications from volunteer groups who do any of the following:• Work in areas where there is substantial social or economic deprivation• Improve and develop the health and wellbeing of their local community• Involve disabled people, vulnerable people or those at risk of exclusion• Encourage and involve people under 26 in practical outdoor conservation

More Information

Baillie Gifford Community Awards Programme

The Baillie Gifford grants programme supports grass roots community organisations across the whole of Scotland and replaces Foundation Scotland’s Express Grants programme. The fund will give between £500 and £2000 to project that meet the priorities for the programme:• children and families• elderly people• education• environment• health• people who are physically disabled• homelessness• women and grass roots sports

The next deadline is 2 December 2019 with a turnaround time for decisions of 10 to 12 weeks from the deadline

More Information

mailto:enquiries%40acvo.org.uk?subject=

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https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5116594/Survivors-2020

https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/action-earth/

https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/baillie-gifford-community-awards/%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3_nfBHlcWeYdmVMCLFMgR0eFgqCcgfq1zzxytDXbHLoxDL3HD-FSVxB-4

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Individual Grants Funding for Care Experienced Young People

Opportunities are now open for Individual Grants of up to £500 for Young People Ages 14-26 years old who have at least three months of care experience.

The fund will provide small amounts of money to care experienced young people to improve their quality of life and/or support their personal development.

The funding is provided from the Life Changes Trust, match funded by Aberdeen City Council and managed by ACVO in collaboration with Aberdeen’s Champion’s Board.

More Information

Aldi Scottish Sport Fund

Grants of up to £500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guides groups in Glasgow and West Central Scotland to run sporting activities for the benefit of people in the local community.

Applicants must be located where there is currently an Aldi store.

The closing date for applications is the 4th November 2019.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

Special Pot Of £7.5 Million To Celebrate National Lottery 25th Birthday

The fund, #CelebrateNationalLottery25, will help communities celebrate the extraordinary impact the National Lottery has had since its launch in November 1994. Thanks to National Lottery players, £40 billion has been raised for good causes so far, funding over half a million (565,000) projects across the UK.

The #CelebrateNationalLottery25 funding will support activity designed to bring people and communities together all over the UK. Up to £2 million will be made available this year in small grants of up to £1,000. The remainder will be released to the sector through the Fund’s National Lottery Awards for All programme.

It will be open to applications in November, with further details to come on how to apply.

More Information

The Elephant Trust: Innovative Visual Arts Projects

The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects.

It aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by a lack of funds.

The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists and small organisations and galleries making or producing new work or exhibitions. The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants of up to £5,000 may be considered.

Next deadline: 26th January

http://elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html

https://acvo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Life-Changes-Trust-Flyer-4-part-2.pdf

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-releases/2019-09-19/special-pot-of-7-5-million-to-celebrate-national-lottery-25th-birthday

http://elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html

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‘We were delighted to receive the funding... the bulbs we planted are coming up and it’s exciting to see the results of our hard

work” - Parkhill Court Gardening Project’

‘’I applied to the Health Improvement Fund to set up a support group for people who have

experienced miscarriage. I wanted to break the taboo of not talking about it.” - Abi Clark

Neighbourhood Health The Health Improvement Fund Cash to Create Healthier Communities

What is the Health Improvement Fund? The Health Improvement Fund is available for new initiatives that will improve health and wellbeing in communities across Aberdeen. Up to £5,000 is available to put your idea into action.

What is the money to be used for? We are looking for projects that:

• Are new, innovative and creative. • Are community led and inspire community

members to get involved. • Meet local need and reflect local

circumstances. • Join people together. • Can show improvements in health and

wellbeing.

Search for ‘Health Improvement Fund’ on Facebook or find us on Twitter – twitter.com/IFforHealth

What next? For more information, including an application and guidance form, visit https://www.aberdeencityhscp.scot/our-innovations/the-health-improvement-fund/ or contact [email protected] / 01224 846771 Or 07979711497.

Deadline for applications is Thursday 14th November 2019.

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Contact Anne Knight on 01224 523532 or email: [email protected]

Now is your chance to VOTE for newprojects that aim to improve your area!

Froghall, Powis & Sunnybank10am Saturday 12th October Froghall Community Centre

Funding will be awarded to the projects that get the most votes.

Everyone living in the area and aged over 10 years is eligible to vote. (Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Lunch will be provided and successful projects announced on the day.

Registration will open at 10am and close at 10.30am. You cannot vote unless you register so please arrive on time. The event is expected to last approximately 2-3 hours.

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To advertise an event in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at [email protected].

Enjoy Being on a CommitteeThu, 24 October 2019 14:00 – 16:00

On a Management Committee?

Enjoy being on a committee

Come along to ACVO’s Training course Introduction to Management Committee Skills.

Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the session will cover; • Role of the Committee Role of the Committee Member • Roles of the Office Bearers Before, during and after a meeting • Legal Responsibilities Recruitment & Retention

Book Now Also available on 4th December 10-12

Enjoy Being a Charity TrusteeWed, 20 November 2019 14:00 – 16:00

Running a Charity in Aberdeen? Enjoy being a charity trustee

Come along to ACVO’s Training course on Duties and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees.

Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers, the session will cover; • Background to the Act Who are Charity Trustees? • General duties of Trustees Specific duties of Trustees • Remuneration of Charity Trustees Breach of duty as a Charity Trustee

Book Now

Also available on 4th December 14-16

Children’s Rights, Participation and EngagementWednesday 20th November at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen AB15 6LN.

This full-day (9.30-15.30) session is co-hosted by ACVO (Third Sector Interface in Aberdeen). It will cover the theory of children and young people’s participation, based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). You will gain insights into how we gather children and young people’s views by exploring commonly used participative methodologies.

This training event is underpinned by Children in Scotland’s recently updated principles and guidelines for meaningful participation and engagement.

To book a space please contact Maggie Hepburn ([email protected])

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enjoy-being-a-charity-trustee-tickets-72054754711

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HERE TO HELP Drop in surgery and computer club for non-UK nationals in need

Thursdays, 10-1pm The Salvation Army The Citadel 28 Castle St Aberdeen AB11 5BG

Benefit issues? Rent arrears? Need help looking for work? Need help to create a CV or

completing application forms? Problems with your landlord or other housing issues?

Interested in English lessons or adult learning opportunities?

Translation available

Adviser from Shelter will be running a weekly drop in surgery to offer assistance with any housing, benefits and employability issues. Computers will be available to complete housing and job applications along with volunteers to help with IT skills.

For more info call Shelter on 0344 515 2296 or Vikki 07879418727 [email protected]

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Implementing Restorative Justice in ScotlandEdinburgh 29 November 2019Time: 9:30am registration, 10am start, 4pm finishVenue: St Trinnean’s Room, St Leonard’s Hall, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AYCost: FreeEvent organiser: Dr Steve Kirkwood, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, The University of Edinburgh.Email: [email protected]

The Scottish Government has committed to make restorative justice widely available across Scotland by 2023 and has published an action plan to support this. At present, the availability of restorative justice in Scotland is still relatively limited and variable across the country. This workshop is intended to support professionals in criminal justice social work and community justice to design, plan and implement restorative justice services across Scotland.

Contributors have extensive local and international expertise regarding the design and implementation of restorative justice. The morning session focuses on the possibilities for the design and implementation of restorative justice, international evidence on effectively implementing restorative justice, and exploring the potentials and challenges for implementing restorative justice in Scotland. The afternoon session will be highly interactive, drawing on design thinking and restorative practices to help participants work through the design of restorative justice services.

Your participation in the workshop will also contribute to the development of a ‘toolkit’ to help you design and implement restorative justice services in your area. The event is free. Lunch, tea/coffee and other refreshments will be provided. We expect high demand for the event and there are limited places to please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that the venue is not fully accessible – there is step access into the building. If you may require any assistance with accessing the venue, please email the event organiser.

RIGHTS IN RECOVERY EVENTRobert Gordon University Aberdeen – Wednesday 23rd October – 9am–5pm “Everyone has the right to health and to live free from the harms of alcohol and drugs.

Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and for their individual

recovery journey to be fully supported. This strategy is, therefore, about how we best

support people across alcohol and drug issues - taking a human rights-based, public health

approach to ensure we are delivering the best possible care, treatment and responses for

individuals and communities.”

Ministerial foreword to Rights, Respect and Recovery But what is a ‘rights-based’ approach in practice and what does it mean for all of us? These

events are designed to begin to answer these questions.

With presentations from academics, human rights practitioners and recovery organisations

- and plenty of opportunity to talk through the issues in workshop settings – these Rights in

Recovery events are the starting point for a conversation we all need to have.

For your free ticket, please register on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-in-recovery-aberdeen-tickets-70627720413

mailto:s.kirkwood%40ed.ac.uk?subject=

https://www.gov.scot/publications/restorative-justice-action-plan/

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Come and join in an evening of

Circle Dancing

Aberdeen Unitarians, 43a Skene Terrace

Thursday, October 24th 7 to 9 p.m. Entry free

This event is part of

More information from [email protected]

Energetic and lively, or gentle and reflective,

come and enjoy dancing with others in the circle.

Something for all, whatever age or ability. Led by Pamela Affleck from Stonehaven Circle

Dance.

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NORTH EAST MOUNTAIN TRUST A quality future for mountaineers and hill-walkers. SCIO SC008783

2019-2020

WINTER LECTURE SERIES

Seven species in seven years Andy Howard

Monday 28th October 2019 The Sportsman’s Club, 11 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL

Starting at 7.30 pm Entry £4.00; members and concessions £2.00; NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

Andy Howard is an award-winning professional wildlife photographer, photographic guide, writer & author based near Inverness. In 2018 he published his first photography book, the acclaimed “The Secret Life of Mountain Hares”, with the second “The Secret Life of the Cairngorms” released just this month. Copies will be available to purchase on the night.

www.andyhoward.co.uk @hare_whisperer

Join Andy as he transports you, via photographs and video, from coast to cairn in pursuit of some of Scotland’s most iconic species. From mid-summer evenings photographing otters in Shetland, to the darkest and wildest winter days among mountain hares and ptarmigan in the Cairngorms.

www.nemt.org.uk

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FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPWorried about a loved ones's alcohol or drug use?

Not sure who or where to turn to for support?Then come along to our Family Support Group at Alcohol &

Drugs Action.

AUGUST - DECEMBER 2019 TIMETABLE

4 September - General Peer Support.

18 September - How people manage change.

2 October - General Peer Support.

16 October - Services available.

30 October - General Peer Support.

13 November - Services available.

27 November - General Peer Support.

11 December - Self care / boundaries.

25 December - No group.

The group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7-9pm, at 7 HaddenStreet, Aberdeen. Doors open at 6:45pm with refreshments provided.

Call our helpline on 01224594700 for more information.

Alcohol & Drugs Action is a Scottish Registered Charity, SC013582www.alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk

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Safe to Say Trauma Training

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Aberdeen Branch

Chair: Secretary:

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5.45pm on Thursday 31st October 2019

Room N204, Sir Ian Wood Building, Robert Gordon University,

Garthdee, Aberdeen Free car parks available

#Makethelawwork

6 months into implementation of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018

Dr Marsha Scott

Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Aid Dr Marsha Scott is a feminist activist, researcher and practitioner and has advocated, volunteered, researched, and worked in gender and violence against women sectors in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States for 30+ years. Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) is Scotland’s national domestic abuse organisation. SWA has 37 services in its network, from Shetland to Glasgow and the Outer Hebrides to the Scottish Borders.

Marsha did her PhD at University of Edinburgh, an analysis of power and partnership, with the Scottish Domestic Abuse Partnership as its case study. She has worked with colleagues across Europe, including serving as the UK Expert on the European Observatory on Violence against Women (which she co-chaired for a year).

Prior to taking up post at Scottish Women's Aid in April 2015, Marsha worked for 10 years at West Lothian Council, where she helped set up and had strategic responsibility for the West Lothian Domestic and Sexual Assault Team.

Members and non-members alike are welcome. Solicitors & Advocates, Police and Social Workers and other professions may claim CPD

time for attendance at SASO lectures - registration at the event will be required. Please communicate any enquiries regarding the presentation or SASO in general to:

Isobel Townsend / Nicola Youngson, Branch Secretaries Tel: 01224 263215 / 263237 E-mail: [email protected] /

[email protected]

The COSTA Coffee Shop is open in the Sir Ian Wood Building until 10pm. The aim of SASO is to bring together people with a wide range of experience in the criminal justice system so that by listening, talking and sharing experience, a better understanding of our common problems will develop.

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Supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate , Scottish Opera’s Education Angels & Miss E.C. Hendry’s Charitable Trust

Theatre Royal GlasgowThu 24 Oct 3pm0844 871 7647 atgtickets.com/glasgowCalls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge

His Majesty’s Theatre, AberdeenFri 1 Nov 3pm 01224 641 122 aberdeenperformingarts.com

Festival Theatre EdinburghTue 19 Nov 3pm0131 529 6000 capitaltheatres.com

Tickets £10 Wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance. Groups welcome.

Registered in Scotland Number SC037531 Scottish Charity Number SC019787

scottishopera.org.uk

‘ Scottish Opera’s Tosca is �awless, from start to �nish a feast for the eyes.’ The Herald 2012

Dementia Friendly Opera

A fully-staged version of the show, specially created for those who would enjoy a more relaxed opera experience. A narrator, The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and a full cast of singers will lead you through a shortened version of Tosca, including some of its best-loved music.

Doors open 45 minutes before the start time so there is lots of time to �nd your seat and get settled in for the performance. There are plenty of wheelchair spaces and extra sta� on hand to help those who wish to transfer. Lighting levels in the auditorium are slightly brighter, and members of the audience are able to come in and out of the auditorium if they need to or watch the show in the bar on TV screens if they prefer. Quiet areas are available and the cafés at each theatre are open for teas, co�ees and a selection of cakes.

Tosca

Packed with passion and drama, and some spectacular music, Tosca is one of the world’s favourite operas. Floria Tosca – a smart and passionate woman – attempts to free her lover from the clutches of Baron Scarpia, the lecherous, power-mad Chief of Police. As the stakes get higher she is faced with an impossible choice – will her hopes be crushed, or can love win out?

Director Anthony Besch ’s shadowy setting and Peter Rice ’s sumptuous designs provide a spectacular backdrop for this much-loved production.

Running time approx. 1 hr 45 mins (including interval) Sung in Italian with English supertitles

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Training: “Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse”

We are pleased to be running this training session on Thursday 7th November from 10:00 to 16:00, to be held at Aberlour Child Care Trust, 8 Sunnybank Road, Aberdeen AB24 3NG.

This evidence-based session is aimed at frontline staff who work directly with women, children and young people and who recognise that an understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse will help them in their work. By the end of the session delegates will be able to: reframe domestic abuse as a course of coercive and controlling conduct; appreciate the impact of domestic abuse on those who experience it; and understand the issues of providing a sensitive and appropriate service to women experiencing domestic abuse.

For more information and to book you’re your place follow this link: http://grampian-womens-aid.com/training/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-2/ or, alternatively, email [email protected] to register.

http://grampian-womens-aid.com/training/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-2/

http://grampian-womens-aid.com/training/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-2/

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Join us on Friday 8th November 2019

Kippie Lodge, North Deeside Road, Milltimber, ABERDEEN, AB13 OAB

Contact Robyn Robb, Community Engagement Manager, if you’d like to know more or book a place

Mobile: 07585 999067

Email: [email protected]

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GREC and Aberdeen Interfaith are delighted to invite you to Dine & Dialogue: Food, Workshops and Action. Find out about the difference interfaith work is making locally and across Scotland, speak about the issues facing your communities and how we can work together in solidarity and support.

1-4.30pm, Saturday November 9th The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter Day Saints

North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, AB15 6DD Book your space: https://aberdeeninterfaithforum.eventbrite.co.uk

or by phoning GREC on 01224 595505

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Resilience Learning Partnership Knowledge ExchangeWed, 20 November 2019Alloa Town Hall

Over the past 15 months Resilience Learning Partnership has contributed to and worked in partnership on some very significant pieces of work in Clackmannanshire and across Scotland. NES (NHS Education for Scotland), Community Justice Scotland (CJS), Kibble (secure care), Police Scotland, CELCIS (Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children In Scotland), CYCJ and Clackmannanshire Council have been integral to this, providing some of our most effective and influential collaborations to date.

One of the most significant pieces of work we have taken part in, is our contribution to the Transforming Psychological Trauma Framework & Training Plan- of which we are co-authors. To highlight this work and the other work we have achieved to date, we would like to invite you to our first annual event in Alloa Town Hall this November 20th.

We welcome you to a day of short presentations from NES, CJS, Police Scotland, Kibble and Clackmannanshire Council on our partnership working and a showcase of our collaborations. We will also have speakers from organisations who are leading the way in authentic co-production and ensuring lived experience is at the heart their work. The day will begin at 9.30 and lunch will be provided, and in the the aternoon we will have workshops and networking.

We also want to encourage as many people with lived experience and organisations who do not know of our work and would be interested to find out more to come to this event and would greatly appreciate this invite being shared amongst your networks.

This event would beneficial for anyone working in areas such as social work, policy, GBV work, youth work, criminal justice, social care, health, education, community education, community workers and academics interested in health, education, justice and social care.

Book Now

Make Aberdeen Better9th and 10th November 2019

Code The City (CTC), an Aberdeen-based charity is running a 2-day workshop for all charities, agencies, organisations and others who have an agenda to improve any aspect of the city.

Whether your focus is on transport, health, poverty, food waste, homelessness, or air quality, or anything else, you will be welcome to attend.

CTC will help you identify opportunities or challenges, and generate ideas to address them.

They will then match you with local coders, data specialists, service designers and other techies to rapidly create prototypes services, apps or other solutions over the two hack event using a methodology that they have perfected over five years.

No technical skills are needed and all are welcome. More details can be found on their website, and tickets here.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resilience-learning-partnership-knowledge-exchange-tickets-74729095737

https://codethecity.org/what-we-do/hack-weekends/code-the-city-17-make-aberdeen-better/

https://ti.to/code-the-city/ctc17-making-aberdeen-better

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Live outside yourcomfort zone

Are you bored? Looking for a challenge? Looking for change?

This 12 day residential course will challenge youmentally and physically. Delivered by top army trainers

and based on basic army training, it will push,encourage and support you into new skills, strengths

and attitudes.

All food is provided and your benefits will not be affected byattendance. You will receive a certificate on completion of the course.

11 - 22 November 2019

The screening process will be a chat with one of our coursementors; a medical; attending our presentation; and

completion of paperwork.

Interview dates:Aberdeen 28 October 2019Dundee 29 October 2019

Glasgow 30 October 2019 Edinburgh 31 October 2019

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Scottish Mental Health First AidAdult Course26th November 2019 and 3rd December 2019At Fire Station, North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6TP

This intensive 2-day training course will provide delegates with a clear understanding and practical application of the Scottish Mental Health First Aid skills, giving participants’ confidence in approaching a person in distress.

Mental Health First Aid is an initial response to distress and all participants on the course understand that this help is to support people in crisis, and when appropriate, signpost them on to other suitable professional help. The course does not train people to be mental health workers. It offers basic general information about mental health issues. The knowledge presented, and the understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and gives confidence to approach a person in distress.

The course is presented by a qualified SMHFA instructor and quality is continuously monitored by NHS Health Scotland.

The course aims to equip individuals to:• preserve life• provide help to prevent the mental health problem or crisis developing into a more serious state• promote the recovery of good mental health• provide comfort to a person experiencing distress• promote understanding of mental health issues.

What will I Learn on The Course?• How to apply the 5 steps of SMHFA• How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide.• How to give immediate help until professional help is available.• What to say and do in a crisis• The importance of good listening skills• Understanding recovery from mental ill health • Understanding the connection between mental health issues and alcohol and drugs• Understanding the connection between mental ill health and discrimination• Some basic information about common mental health illnesses• Self-help information

The Cost is £75 per participant for the 2 day programme

For a booking form, please email [email protected], or for more information contact Emma Cameron at [email protected], Tel: 07760257038.

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Understanding Stigma: Promoting inclusive attitudes and practice15 January 2020 13 March 2020

Drug Awareness16 January 2020 7 February 2020

Introduction to Trauma6 February 2020 12 March 2020

Training will take place at one of the following Venues: Station House Media Unit (SHMU), Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen AB24 2WB.Tullos Learning Centre, Girdleness Road, Aberdeen AB11 8JF.Training will run from 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Booking Information:To book a place please click on the link to one of the dates above. Course description and Venue will also be available.

Please contact Kirsteen Caldwell, Adult Community Development Worker, Station House Media Unit if you have any general queries about these events.

Tel: 01224 515013

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JOB VACANCIES


To advertise a job in this E-Bulletin, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at [email protected]. Please note that there is a charge see back page for more details. Job adverts are also posted on our

website - http://acvo.org.uk/about/vacancies/

Support Practitioners - Various Hours - Aberdeen Outreach Housing SupportLocations: Aberdeen CityService Name: Aberdeen Housing Support ServiceType of service: HomelessnessHours of work: Various hours availableSalary: £17,340 - £18,624

Working in partnership, and on behalf of Aberdeen City Council, Turning Point Scotland are recruiting for an exciting new Outreach Housing Support Service.

Working across localities, the focus of the service will be to enable independent tenancy sustainment and embedding people within their local communities and building resilience to prevent repeat homelessness.

Responding to the individual needs of people, aged 16 years and over, who are homeless or at the risk of being homeless, including those who are rough sleeping, are in temporary and permanent accommodation. The service will offer holistic and sustainable solutions people who may have multiple needs including mental health, substance use, offending, finance and employment needs.

Essential CriteriaQualifications:

• A willingness to complete a qualification in Social Service and Health Care at level 6 or 7 (SCQF) or other speciality recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes and if not already registered, to register with the SSSC within the timescale required, where relevant.

Experience:

• Has experience, personal, voluntary or professional of providing social care type supports to an individual in their own home or in a social care, school or community setting. This may be informal.• Has experience of undertaking tasks in a lone working environment and/or with independence and initiative.

Values:

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the values that underpin social care focussing on inclusion, person centred approaches and citizenship.• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries between social care workers and people who use services and the role of a professional social care worker.

Other skills and knowledge:

• Must be willing to develop skills used when supporting people through reflective practice, active learning, personal and professional development, supervision and feedback.

For more information to to apply click here

https://turningpointscotland.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/tmpwid-e34a_4e4b7bc2-4088-421c-a277-f6a9292cdf50/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/1051-Support-Practitioners-Various-Hours-Aberdeen-Outreach-Housing-Support/en-GB

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Lead Practitioners - Various Hours - Aberdeen Outreach Housing SupportLocations: Aberdeen CityService Name: Aberdeen Housing Support ServiceType of service: HomelessnessJob Type: Lead PractitionerHours of work: Various hours availableSalary: £19,657 - £22,039




Experience• Has taken a lead role within a team on a professional social care project or activity such as group work.• Has experience of working in a lone working environment.• Has had a coaching or mentoring role.• Has strong experience in risk assessment.

Other skills and knowledge• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of and the skills to operate to the SSSC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.• Must be to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate well with service users and colleagues at all level in the organisation.• Be able to demonstrate an accomplished level of skill used when directly supporting people.• Must be willing to develop skills used when supporting people through reflective practice, active learning, personal and professional development, supervision and feedback.• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding and adult or child protection.


Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau - welfare Rights workerThe Welfare Rights Worker will deliver a holistic advice and support service for clients with complex welfare benefit enquiries. This involves case work and representation at tribunal. This role also involves providing specialist support, advice and training to bureau paid staff and volunteers.

Salary Scale £18,840 to £21,467 per annum28 hours per week to be worked as full days from Tuesday to FridayFixed term until 31st March 2020Subject to continued funding thereafter

Up to 6% employer pension contribution36 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Applications should be made using our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.aberdeencab.org.uk/jobsor can be requested by emailing: [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 4th November 2019Interviews will take place on Thursday 14th November 2019

Completed documents should be returned by e-mail to [email protected]

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Assistant Service Co-ordinator - Aberdeen Outreach Housing SupportLocations: Aberdeen CityService Name: Aberdeen Housing Support ServiceType of service: HomelessnessJob Type: Assistant Service Co-ordinatorHours of work: Various hours availableSalary: £22,741 - £25,152




Experience• Must have had direct professional experience of supporting people, who have a wide range of support needs and personal aims on a person-centred basis.• Has taken a lead role within a team on a professional social project or activity such as group.• Has experience of working in a lone working environment.• Has had a coaching or mentoring role has delivered on the job training.• Has strong experience is risk assessment.

Other skills and knowledge• Have an understanding of the wider social care framework and experience of interaction with others involved in supporting the people we support.• Has had experience of working with a varierty of roles in health/social work and/or social care settings.• Report writing skills.


Fersands Family Centre - Vacancy Nursery PractitionerJob Type: Part-time Afternoons Salary: £11.22 to £12.61 /hour

We are looking for an experienced Early Year and Child Care practitioner to work in our 2-5’s room. Successful candidates must have HNC or SVQ level 3 qualification in childcare and have a very good knowledge of the Pre-Birth to Three Curriculum for Excellence.

Candidates must be reliable, committed, enthusiastic, work well as part of a team and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers.

Working hours Monday to Friday from 1.00pm - 5.30pm , plus 1 hour for weekly team meeting.

Your role as an EY Practitioner will include:• Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to Pre Birth to Three/Curriculum for Excellence.• Promoting positive relationships with parents,children and colleagues.• Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.• You will be expected to carry out your work in a professional manner and will be required to have good time management skills.

For more information or to apply email: [email protected]

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Support Manager

Inverurie 39 hours per week

£23,595 - £29,210 per annum

Inspire provide a wide range of services for people with learning disabilities and additional support needs throughout the North-east of Scotland. Working with the vision to empower the people we support to make life choices, our services include 24-hour support, visiting support, skills development in relation to employment, respite care and innovative day opportunities. We are currently looking for a Support Manager to join our Housing Support Service in Inverurie. Responsibilities Work with teams and Regional Managers to meet the expectations of the

people we support, ensuring continuous quality improvement Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures and legislation as well as the

SSSC Codes of Practice Work in accordance with Inspire’s Vision, Mission and Core Values Work as part of the service rota (including evening and weekend work) to

role model best practice, encouraging and motivating the team/s to support the participation of the people using our services in all decisions affecting their lives

Establish positive working relationships with the Regional Manager, Support Advisors and internal departments to identify opportunities for improvements which can enhance the quality of life for people we support

Proactively engage with families, external partners and regulators to establish reciprocal relationships

Be the Registered Manager for the Care Inspectorate (where applicable) Participate in the out of hours ‘On-Call’ service Experience Experience in management Proven track record of developing teams and individuals Ability to delegate work appropriately and confidently Proven track record of managing budgets Ability to deal sensitively with change to achieve a positive outcome Proven track record of dealing with team and individual conduct and

competency issues Ability to work with autonomy to agreed timescales and standards Ability to build the reputation of Inspire by displaying a professional

approach when representing the Company, either internally or externally Confident communication skills (both verbal and written) Professional Registration as appropriate

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Development worker (North Aberdeenshire)Salary: £10.50 - £11.25/ hour (depending on experience/qualifications)Hours: 36.25 hours/weekPeriod: To Mar 20 initially (subject to achievement of goals, we are confident funding for this post will be continued)Based in the Fruit Mart, 21A Skelton St, Peterhead, AB42 1HR

Want to Make a Difference Socially, Environmentally, Economically; be part of an exciting, innovative social enterprise?

NB a secondment would be considered; this would be an excellent staff development opportunity.

The Development Worker will be part of both CFINE’s Fruit Mart team and a member of the wider CFINE development staff team. The postholder will focus on North Aberdeenshire and will have responsibility for developing and growing community food initiatives in the area including Community Food Outlets, FareShare, volunteers and a Community Food Pantry. For a job description, including information on how to apply, please contact CFINE on 01224 596156/[email protected] Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday, 1 Nov, 2019

Funding ManagerFull-Time, Permanent£23,807 - £30,802 (depending on skills and experience)

BTA (Bruce Tait Associates) are delighted to be working with North East Sensory Services (NESS) in their search for a Funding Manager.

If you have a passion for supporting people with serious sight or hearing loss to overcome practical and emotional challenges and achieve independence then this could be just the job for you!

Not only that, you would be joining an organisation that is Scotland’s leading provider of joint sensory services with Investor’s in People Gold accreditation, which is extremely rare for a Third Sector organisation to attain.

The overarching objective of the Funding Executive is to achieve or exceed agreed annual income targets for NESS by securing funding from trusts, foundations, companies and wealthy individuals or any other suitable income streams.

You will therefore have a solid grounding in the following skills and aptitudes:• Ability to prepare and deliver business / project plans and presentations to potential funders, including central and local government and their agencies• Ability to analyse service requirements and identify gaps in funding provision• Ability to research UK wide trust funds and other funding sources which might potentially assist NESS including corporate and wealthy individuals• Ability to remain updated with regard to funding streams/fundraising trends• Superb communication skills• Experience of engaging with a variety of funders and to grow and sustain strong relationships• Proven inter-personal and networking skills• Self-motivated individual who can work on own initiative as well as part of a teamIn return NESS provide a range of benefits including:• Pension – 7% contribution from NESS and 5% from the employee• Annual leave is based on years of service – current starting point is 20 days of annual leave and 13 Public but there can be some negotiation for the successful candidate

You will also work within an organisation that is people-focused; not just for service users but for staff as attested to by their Investor’s in People award.

This search is being conducted exclusively on behalf of North East Sensory Services by BTA. If you, or anyone that you know, would like to find out more about this role, please email [email protected] as soon as possible for further information prior to making an application.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 25th October | Interview date: 8th November 2019

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Office Administration & Communications Assistant (Part Time)Remuneration: £17,849 - £19,095 per annum (pro rata)Core Hours: 13.5 Hours per week. (Possibility that this may increase)Annual Leave: 28 Days per annum (pro rata) on an accrued basis Pension Plan: Auto Enrolment following 12-week probation periodReports To: Recovery Community Development Manager (R.C.D.M.)

Aberdeen in Recovery (SCO491125) a Charity is run by individuals who have had lived experience of active addiction and substance use, including family members who have been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, as well as Recovery therefrom.

Our organisation and its members do not proffer to provide formal service or support for individuals. Rather we are a blossoming Recovery Community of activists who are willing to share of their own recovery experience that they may offer a peer example to others who may be looking to embark on a Journey of Change. We are now looking to appoint a Admin and Comms Assistant to support us in our continued growth, reach and impact. Main Duties will include:Assist the R.C.D.M. in the day to day recording, collation, data collection and communications with AiR membership and our Recovery Community and including, when required, staff in partner organisations, clinical and professional stakeholder agencies and other associated networks. Will also be required to assist in promotional campaigns and endeavours using existing IT, website and other social media platforms as well as investigating new routes to better mobilize our aim of, “Making Recovery Visible”. Provide secretarial support to both Board of Trustees and Operational Committee as may be required. As well as appropriate and relevant skills and experience incumbent to the role essential personal assets will include that you; “Exhibit healthy levels of empathy plus a non-judgemental and compassionate understanding of and towards individuals who have had personal lived experience of substance use, including Family members”.

That you have a personal lived experience of substance use or be a family member who has been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, and recovery therefrom would also be a desirable asset.

To apply or for more information please see the job description.

Team Manager, Aberdeen£33,415 rising to £36,51537 hours per week

Reporting to the Services Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of the Aberdeen Service ensuring that service delivery resources are effectively and efficiently deployed in order to meet the needs of the young people and families which we support. You will have an oversight of service delivery of all young people supported by the Aberdeen Service and will ensure that case progression is effective.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and developing a small team of professional workers to deliver one to one focused support to achieve positive outcomes in line with the National Practice Model and Organisational Standards to deliver high quality services.

To apply for this post, you must have previous relevant experience within youth/criminal justice and be committed to the development of safe, professional relationships with young people and families and have the ability to provide personalised, risk enabled professional support. To succeed, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence positive change.

In order to meet the demands of the service, regular weekend and evening work, the ability to work flexibly is essential.To apply for this post please go to www.includem.org/vacancies. Alternatively to request a recruitment pack please telephone 0141 4270523

Group Interviews will be held as follows: Wednesday 23 October 2019 (full day from 10.45am to 4.00pm)

Successful candidates will require a PVG Membership.

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Rosies Social Enterprises is part of the charity Turning Point Scotland. We provide

vocational training, support and work experience for people who have mental health issues and those who have an acquired brain injury. We operate as

professional businesses and our trading activities provide income which

supplements the funding that is provided through our commissioners.

Turning Point Scotland is a national social care organisation that provides support to people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, addictions, those involved in the criminal justice system and people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. CURRENT VACANCY Part time Workshop Co-ordinator Ref 1044 Rosies is delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to join our team of creative and motivated Workshop Co-ordinators. Based in our Holburn Street premises, you will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day running of our Crafts Workshop, supporting a team of service users to create high quality products to sell in our on-site gift shop. The successful candidate will have experience in working with textiles, be able to demonstrate a range of sewing and crafting techniques and have a design portfolio which showcases their skills. To apply online, please visit our website www.turningpointscotland.com Closing date for applications Friday 1st November 2019

Workshop Co-ordinator Part time (22hrs) £17,340—£19,129 pro rata

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Our Headquarters are Moving to Alford, Therefore we Have 2 New Exciting Opportunities.

General Manager

D.A.W.G.S. are looking for a manager – could this be you ?Love dogs, have management skills and experience, want a change of career direction and the opportunity to help shape the way this charity operates in our brand new premises ?

Do you have practical experience of dogs and a focus on excellent customer care and approachability?Potential candidates should have a full driving license, be able to handle all breeds of dog, excellent computer skills and take day to day responsibility for managing all functional aspects of the charity, including re-homing, shop staff, office staff and co-ordinating the re-homing and events volunteers.

Hours are 30 per week to be worked flexibly over 5 days.

The post covers all of D.A.W.G.S. functioning and may entail occasional evening and weekend working.

To apply:Send a C.V. and covering letter to The Dawghouse, 6 Whitemyres Holdings, Lang Stracht, Aberdeen AB15 8PS Or by email to :- [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 18th October 2019 Interviews will be held on 1st November 2019 at the above addressApplicants invited for interview will be informed by phone or email. If you have not received a response from us by 25th October 2019 your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Description available by email on request

Re-Homing Officer

D.A.W.G.S. are looking for a re-homing officer.Practical experience and a love of dogs is essential combined with excellent customer care and computer skills.Potential candidates should have a full driving license and be able to handle all breeds of dog.Hours are 20 per week to be worked flexibly over 5 days.Some cover of assisting in all aspects of the charity will be required, which may entail occasional evening or weekend work.

To apply:Send a C.V. and covering letter to The Dawghouse, 6 Whitemyres Holdings, Lang Stracht, Aberdeen AB15 8PS Or by email to :- [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 18th October 2019 Interviews will be held on 1st November 2019 at the above addressApplicants invited for interview will be informed by phone or email. If you have not received a response from us by 25th October 2019 your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Description available by email on request

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If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more about involving volunteers in your organisation please contact the volunteer’s centre on 01224 686076/77 or email [email protected]. A full range of opportunities

are also available on the website www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk

LATEST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN ABERDEEN INCLUDE:

Assistants at Chronic Pain Support Group | Grampian Pain Support:

Grampian Pain Support was established in 2014 and became a registered charity in 2015. It is run by a committee of people all living with chronic pain. We are the only support group in the area that is specifically for people living with chronic pain. The impact of living with chronic pain can be devastating and can affect many aspects of daily life. Our aim is to promote the self-management of chronic pain and for members to benefit from peer support at the meetings, at the meetings we have a guest speaker, the opportunity to join in with some gentle exercise suitable for those with mobility issues and some time for relaxation or mindfulness.

We hold a meeting at the Health Village on Frederick Street, Aberdeen from noon to 2pm on the first Friday of every month (no meeting in January). We meet in rooms 4/5 of the learning zone on level 2. All of us on the committee are living with chronic pain; most have limited mobility and often other chronic health conditions. Due to this we struggle with some of the more physical tasks in relation to the meetings.

We would like to have a volunteer that has a degree of physical fitness to assist with the following tasks:1. Arrive between 11am and 11.30 arrange chairs in a semi-circle (sometimes the chairs will have been left in this position by previous room users) If necessary, move 2 tables to correct position (these are on wheels).2. Assist with unpacking our 2 storage boxes and laying out contents on table (books, leaflets, compact discs).3. Occasionally going to reception to meet a guest speaker and accompany them up to the meeting room.4. At 1.20 going to the Aroma Cafe at the reception area and collecting our hospitality trolley and wheeling it up to the room.5. Assist with dispensing tea/coffee and biscuits to the group attendees.6. At end of the meeting assisting with packing the storage boxes and returning the tea trolley to the Cafe. Currently we have around 24 people attending our meetings.

A fantastic opportunity to help - all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Laura McCann, Secretary at Email: [email protected] or tel.: 07812161871.

Sue Ryder | Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store) Volunteers:

Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you’d also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it. Good support is provided to all volunteers. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We’d absolutely love to hear from you.

For further details please contact us at Email: [email protected] or tel: 01224 633 274.

For more information about volunteering opportunities in Aberdeen and ACVO please visit: www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk and www.acvo.org.uk

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We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to chair Aberdeen City Council’s Adoption and Permanence Panel. The Adoption and Permanence Panel makes recommendations on cases presented which includes plans of adoption for children, permanent foster care, adopter approvals and matches between children and their permanent families. The Panel has an important function in the quality assurance of practice and ensuring independent scrutiny of the cases presented and reporting back to the agency on this.

You will require a wide range of knowledge and experience to effectively consider the needs of children requiring permanent care away from home and to assess prospective adopters. This needs to include an understanding of permanence planning for children, the impact of trauma and loss and the lifelong nature of adoption. A working knowledge of the relevant Scottish legal frameworks and legislation, national standards and regulations is required. Experience of working in adoption or a relevant field is essential. The Panel Chair is paid a fixed fee per session (AM/PM) with Panels taking place on a fortnightly basis. This fee includes all reading of papers and preparation for the Panel, chairing of the meeting and finalising of the minutes. The Chair will also be involved in the completion of annual reviews of all members alongside the Panel Advisor who will also support the Chair in their general role.

If you think you have the skills and experience to undertake this role, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact: Stacey Wilson, Practice Improvement Officer; Tel:01224 523432; Email: [email protected]

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PUBLIC & PATIENTREPRESENTATIVES

INTERESTED ?FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH

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Who are we looking for?

We are looking for persons aged 65 years and older with an interest in the health of older people, and those who provide formal or informal care/support to older persons.

Participants must be able to attend group meetings at the Foresterhill site or participate by phone or email.

What can participation achieve?

Your participation can shape research to ensure it is relevant, important, accessible and acceptable to patients.

This can:

- Improve the care of older persons

- Improve the health and wellbeing of older people and

their carers

What would I do?

- Discuss issues important to you about health and ageing

- Suggest new topics that you think important for research

- Help the design of research projects

- Learn about the research process

- Develop new skills and knowledge

We are developing a group for members of the public, patients and their carers who are interested in the health and wellbeing of older people to promote research which

can improve the quality of life of older persons.

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Version 2.0 19/12/18 BeanGood Study

Bean Good studyThe UK is a major producer of broad beans in the world and is an important pulse crop for our economy, agriculture and nutrition. During milling the outer skin of the broad bean is removed (the hull), and this is an underutilised secondary product which is similar to wheat bran and rich in fibre and nutrients.

We are recruiting • Healthy men and women aged 18-75 years• Normal weight to obese (BMI 23-35 kg/m²)• Non-smokers

In this study we want to see if broad bean hull can be used as a novel functional food for improving blood glucose control and gut health.

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