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SUMMARY:Falkirk Funders Fayre 2016
DESCRIPTION:Finding new sources of funding is crucial to the third sector. CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Council are pleased to announce that they are hosting another FREE Funders Fayre event on Tuesday 8th March 2016 at the Bowhouse Community Centre\, Grangemouth. \nThe Funders Fayre returns after the success of last year’s event\, which attracted more than 150 visitors and 18 funders. This year\, 20 exhibitors will be hosting information stalls\, including the Big Lottery\, Robertson Trust\, LEADER\, Localgiving.com and Tesco Greenspace\, amongst others. This event is designed to give third sector organisations the opportunity to meet with a range of diverse funders\, and to learn about the various grant funding schemes available. \nOrganisations will have the opportunity to ask funders questions\, and learn how to apply for funding and about the criteria funders use when assessing applications. \nTo register for a place at the Falkirk Funders Fayre 2016\, please click here for the details on how to book For further information\, please call Laura Jamieson 01324 692000 or email laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk \nBackground: \nAccording to Localgiving.com: \n\nThe average online donation is twice that of the average offline donation\n88% of charity professionals expect digital fundraising to grow from 7% of total fundraising to 20% or more within the next 10 years.\n\nFor many charities and voluntary organisations\, securing timely grant funding can mean the difference between whether or not they are able to continue providing support. \nCVS Falkirk hopes that\, by attending this event\, third sector organisations can identify funding opportunities to help them deliver new projects or for the continuation of existing services. \nThe Funders Fayre 2015 resulted in: \nOver 150 people and 18 funders in attendance. \n\nApplications to the value of £440\,000 were submitted.\nGrants amounting to £206\,000 were awarded.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/falkirk-funders-fayre-2016/
LOCATION:Bowhouse Community Centre\, 130 Bowhouse Road \, Grangemouth\, FK3 0EU
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160302T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160302T223000
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jenny Marra MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-jenny-marra-msp/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160302T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160302T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160127T102126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T102126Z
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jenny Marra MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-jenny-marra-msp-2/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160202T155828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131409Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling inequality through breaking the link between smoking and poverty
DESCRIPTION:What can be done to help reduce the burden of tobacco on our low income communities? \n The Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance (STA) invites you to an afternoon seminar on Monday 29th of February in order to examine this important sticking point to delivering reduced health inequality. \nAs you will know\, smoking rates in the most deprived communities are four times higher than in the richest. Almost half of adults who are permanently sick or disabled\, or who are unemployed and seeking work\, smoke tobacco. Smoking rates are particularly high amongst people with mental health issues\, the prison population and children in care. \nCrucially\, in every one of these groups most of those who smoke say that they want to stop. So the health\, social and economic inequality caused by smoking is not about lifestyle choice but about people affected by social and economic factors which push some groups to smoke and make it more difficult for them to act on their desire to stop. \nProfessor Amanda Amos from University of Edinburgh Centre for Population Health Sciences has agreed to give an overview of the factors which lead to higher smoking levels in low-income households and the inequality this causes\, and Frances Thirlway from University of Durham will give an insight into the part played by tobacco in low income communities and the extent to which current health messaging has influenced behaviour change amongst individuals experiencing poverty.  \nThe seminar will then be open for discussion as to how best to encourage and support quitting in low income communities served by community owned assets\, foodbanks and agencies tasked with making life better through self-improvement and self-advocacy. \nIf you have pondered the dilemma of how to support people out of poverty without putting vital trust or progress at risk\, you will find this seminar of real interest and can help build the consensus needed to really get to grips with this major contributor to health inequality and community impoverishment. \nPlease consider attending or engaging a colleague to attend on behalf of your organisation. \nTo register please email Clair Kirkwood: ckirkwood@ashscotland.org.uk \nFor more information click here.   \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/tackling-inequality-through-breaking-the-link-between-smoking-and-poverty/
LOCATION:ASH Scotland Board Room\, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh \, EH2 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160229T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160202T155828Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling inequality through breaking the link between smoking and poverty
DESCRIPTION:What can be done to help reduce the burden of tobacco on our low income communities? \n The Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance (STA) invites you to an afternoon seminar on Monday 29th of February in order to examine this important sticking point to delivering reduced health inequality. \nAs you will know\, smoking rates in the most deprived communities are four times higher than in the richest. Almost half of adults who are permanently sick or disabled\, or who are unemployed and seeking work\, smoke tobacco. Smoking rates are particularly high amongst people with mental health issues\, the prison population and children in care. \nCrucially\, in every one of these groups most of those who smoke say that they want to stop. So the health\, social and economic inequality caused by smoking is not about lifestyle choice but about people affected by social and economic factors which push some groups to smoke and make it more difficult for them to act on their desire to stop. \nProfessor Amanda Amos from University of Edinburgh Centre for Population Health Sciences has agreed to give an overview of the factors which lead to higher smoking levels in low-income households and the inequality this causes\, and Frances Thirlway from University of Durham will give an insight into the part played by tobacco in low income communities and the extent to which current health messaging has influenced behaviour change amongst individuals experiencing poverty.  \nThe seminar will then be open for discussion as to how best to encourage and support quitting in low income communities served by community owned assets\, foodbanks and agencies tasked with making life better through self-improvement and self-advocacy. \nIf you have pondered the dilemma of how to support people out of poverty without putting vital trust or progress at risk\, you will find this seminar of real interest and can help build the consensus needed to really get to grips with this major contributor to health inequality and community impoverishment. \nPlease consider attending or engaging a colleague to attend on behalf of your organisation. \nTo register please email Clair Kirkwood: ckirkwood@ashscotland.org.uk \nFor more information click here.   \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/tackling-inequality-through-breaking-the-link-between-smoking-and-poverty-2/
LOCATION:ASH Scotland Board Room\, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh \, EH2 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160127T101623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131409Z
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jackson Carlaw MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \n 2nd March  –  Jenny Marra MSP\, Spokesperson for Equality \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-jackson-carlaw-msp/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T101623Z
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jackson Carlaw MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \n 2nd March  –  Jenny Marra MSP\, Spokesperson for Equality \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-jackson-carlaw-msp-2/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160223T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20151214T095118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131358Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
DESCRIPTION:Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? \nDo you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? \nAre you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health inequality amongst your patients\, clients or volunteers? \nFollow this link for more information : http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/scottish-tobacco-control-alliance/stca-meetings-and-events/ \nTo register for events contact: Clair Kirkwood \n0131 220 9467 : ckirkwood@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/the-3rd-sta-symposium-on-smoking-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:COSLA Conference Centre\, Haymarket\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5BH
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160223T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20151214T095118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151214T095118Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
DESCRIPTION:Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? \nDo you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? \nAre you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health inequality amongst your patients\, clients or volunteers? \nFollow this link for more information : http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/scottish-tobacco-control-alliance/stca-meetings-and-events/ \nTo register for events contact: Clair Kirkwood \n0131 220 9467 : ckirkwood@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/the-3rd-sta-symposium-on-smoking-and-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:COSLA Conference Centre\, Haymarket\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5BH
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160127T100958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131409Z
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Shona Robison MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \n25th February  –  Jackson Carlaw MSP\, Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\n2nd March  –  Jenny Marra MSP\, Spokesperson for Equality \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-shona-robison-msp/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160127T100958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T100958Z
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SUMMARY:British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Shona Robison MSP
DESCRIPTION:With Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections\, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP\, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. \nAhead of the publication of our Health Manifesto Special Issue\, Mandy Rhodes Managing Director of Holyrood Magazine will be interviewing Shona Robison MSP\, (Cabinet Secretary for Health\, Wellbeing & Sport\, Scottish Government and SNP)\, Jackson Carlaw MSP (Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\, Scottish Conservatives) and Jenny Marra MSP (Spokesperson for Equality\, Scottish Labour). \nThe events will last for approximately ninety minutes\, with refreshments available from 8:30am and the interviews starting at 9:00am. There will be the chance to open up the interviews to questions from the floor\, and attendees will be invited to submit questions on arrival. There will also be a full write up in Holyrood’s Health Manifesto Special Issue\, scheduled for publication on 14th March. \nAttendance is free but by invitation only\, and we have extended invitations to a select group of key health stakeholders from across the country. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLACE \nFuture meetings include:  \n25th February  –  Jackson Carlaw MSP\, Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson\n2nd March  –  Jenny Marra MSP\, Spokesperson for Equality \nAll three events will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ \nAs numbers are limited\, we would advise that you confirm attendance at the earliest opportunity\, and we would also be grateful if you could advise us if\, having confirmed\, you become unable to attend for any reason. \nIf you have any other questions about the events\, contact Kirsty Orr can be contacted by email at kirsty@holyrood.com or on 0131 278 1636. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/british-heart-foundation-scotland-open-interviews-shona-robison-msp-2/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Edinburgh\, 22-26 George St\, Edinburgh\, EH2 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160211
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160125T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131406Z
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SUMMARY:CVS Falkirk Third Sector Conference
DESCRIPTION:This FREE Third Sector Conference aims to focus on helping community groups\, charities\, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop in an ever changing landscape\, as well as highlighting the important role the third sector plays in driving us “Towards a Fairer Scotland”. \nWorkshops will run throughout the day\, providing opportunities for third sector colleagues to learn more about developing strategies for becoming resilient and sustainable within a Fairer Scotland. Keynote speakers\, including a representative from Scottish Government\, will outline their commitment to the third sector. \nIn addition\, our Exhibition Hall will feature stalls with national organisations highlighting the support available to third sector organisations in Falkirk\, while also providing opportunities to engage and network with others in the sector. \nJoin us for what promises to be an informative and interesting day and book your FREE place today. Bookings will close on 4th February 2016. \nA comprehensive list of workshops will be released in late January. \nLet us know you’re coming!  Tweet us at @CVSFalkirk using #TowardsAFairerScotland. \nBook your place here \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, 10 February 2016 from 09:00 to 16:00 \nWhere: Venue: Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education – Grangemouth Road Falkirk\, Scotland FK2 9AD
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cvs-falkirk-third-sector-conference/
LOCATION:Forth Valley College of Further Education\, Grangemouth Road\, Falkirk\, FK2 9AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160211
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160125T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T153726Z
UID:16317-1455062400-1455148799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:CVS Falkirk Third Sector Conference
DESCRIPTION:This FREE Third Sector Conference aims to focus on helping community groups\, charities\, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop in an ever changing landscape\, as well as highlighting the important role the third sector plays in driving us “Towards a Fairer Scotland”. \nWorkshops will run throughout the day\, providing opportunities for third sector colleagues to learn more about developing strategies for becoming resilient and sustainable within a Fairer Scotland. Keynote speakers\, including a representative from Scottish Government\, will outline their commitment to the third sector. \nIn addition\, our Exhibition Hall will feature stalls with national organisations highlighting the support available to third sector organisations in Falkirk\, while also providing opportunities to engage and network with others in the sector. \nJoin us for what promises to be an informative and interesting day and book your FREE place today. Bookings will close on 4th February 2016. \nA comprehensive list of workshops will be released in late January. \nLet us know you’re coming!  Tweet us at @CVSFalkirk using #TowardsAFairerScotland. \nBook your place here \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, 10 February 2016 from 09:00 to 16:00 \nWhere: Venue: Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education – Grangemouth Road Falkirk\, Scotland FK2 9AD
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cvs-falkirk-third-sector-conference-2/
LOCATION:Forth Valley College of Further Education\, Grangemouth Road\, Falkirk\, FK2 9AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160118T093403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131405Z
UID:7743-1455015600-1455030000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub  for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland.  \nThis report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker\, Alex Neil (MSP)\, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice\, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights\, to join us on the day.  \nWe will present the report to you and share examples of good practice and case studies that have emerged in the course of the research.  \nWe believe that this research will provide essential insights for all who are interested in developing equality of service for all ethnic minority groups. We hope that this event will be a key milestone on this journey. We hope you can attend.  \nPlease note that although this is a free event\, tickets must be booked in advance from this link.  \nIf you have any dietary requirements please email them to: nicholas.morris@pkavs.org.uk \nPKAVS look forward to seeing you on the day. \nWhen: Tuesday\, 9 February 2016 from 11:00 to 15:00 \n\nWhere: Horsecross – Perth Concert Hall. Mill Street. Perth PH1 5HZ
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/national-conference-to-launch-the-research-report-into-services-for-ethnic-minorities-in-scotland/
LOCATION:Perth Concert Hall\, Mill Street\, Perth\, PH1 5HZ
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PKAVS":MAILTO:info@meadproject.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20160118T093403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T093403Z
UID:16315-1455015600-1455030000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub  for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland.  \nThis report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker\, Alex Neil (MSP)\, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice\, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights\, to join us on the day.  \nWe will present the report to you and share examples of good practice and case studies that have emerged in the course of the research.  \nWe believe that this research will provide essential insights for all who are interested in developing equality of service for all ethnic minority groups. We hope that this event will be a key milestone on this journey. We hope you can attend.  \nPlease note that although this is a free event\, tickets must be booked in advance from this link.  \nIf you have any dietary requirements please email them to: nicholas.morris@pkavs.org.uk \nPKAVS look forward to seeing you on the day. \nWhen: Tuesday\, 9 February 2016 from 11:00 to 15:00 \n\nWhere: Horsecross – Perth Concert Hall. Mill Street. Perth PH1 5HZ
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/national-conference-to-launch-the-research-report-into-services-for-ethnic-minorities-in-scotland-2/
LOCATION:Perth Concert Hall\, Mill Street\, Perth\, PH1 5HZ
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PKAVS":MAILTO:info@meadproject.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151202
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150831T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T150628Z
UID:16305-1448928000-1449014399@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Dates and location to be confirmed. \nAs a result of stigma and discrimination\, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian\, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people.  Self-harm is 8 times more prevalent among LGB people; rising to 20 times among transgender people.  Despite some successes in formal equality\, LGBT continue to face discrimination and barriers when accessing mainstream mental health services. \nBuilding on the work of our national mental health demonstration project\, LGBT Health and Well Being are funded by the Scottish Government to support mental health organisations or providers to strengthen their LGBT inclusive practice.  The Mental Health Capacity project supports mainstream mental health service providers to become more culturally competent in meeting the needs of LGBT people who use their services through: \n\nBespoke capacity building support to mental health providers to enable them to work through a Mental Health Audit Tool and identify actions that would enhance their practice\nDelivery of mental health-focused training on LGBT issues tailored to the specific needs of agencies\n\nThe Audit Tool focuses on five key areas: \n\nSupporting staff to develop cultural competence in working with LGBT people\nMaking services safe and accessible\nEnsuring policies and procedures support LGBT-inclusive practice\nEmbed equality monitoring of sexual orientation and gender identity\nDevelop proactive promotion\, publicity and engagement with LGBT people.\n\nWe are currently in the process of identifying organisations & service providers to take part in the project.   For questions\, more information\, or to register interest in taking part contact Kelly Minio-Paluello:  kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330 \nFor more information on the Mental Health Demonstration project click here:  http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/online-resources/ \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-lgbt-capacity-training-available-for-mental-health-organisations-2/
LOCATION:Location to be confirmed\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151202
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150831T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131346Z
UID:7454-1448928000-1449014399@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Dates and location to be confirmed. \nAs a result of stigma and discrimination\, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian\, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people.  Self-harm is 8 times more prevalent among LGB people; rising to 20 times among transgender people.  Despite some successes in formal equality\, LGBT continue to face discrimination and barriers when accessing mainstream mental health services. \nBuilding on the work of our national mental health demonstration project\, LGBT Health and Well Being are funded by the Scottish Government to support mental health organisations or providers to strengthen their LGBT inclusive practice.  The Mental Health Capacity project supports mainstream mental health service providers to become more culturally competent in meeting the needs of LGBT people who use their services through: \n\nBespoke capacity building support to mental health providers to enable them to work through a Mental Health Audit Tool and identify actions that would enhance their practice\nDelivery of mental health-focused training on LGBT issues tailored to the specific needs of agencies\n\nThe Audit Tool focuses on five key areas: \n\nSupporting staff to develop cultural competence in working with LGBT people\nMaking services safe and accessible\nEnsuring policies and procedures support LGBT-inclusive practice\nEmbed equality monitoring of sexual orientation and gender identity\nDevelop proactive promotion\, publicity and engagement with LGBT people.\n\nWe are currently in the process of identifying organisations & service providers to take part in the project.   For questions\, more information\, or to register interest in taking part contact Kelly Minio-Paluello:  kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330 \nFor more information on the Mental Health Demonstration project click here:  http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/online-resources/ \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-lgbt-capacity-training-available-for-mental-health-organisations/
LOCATION:Location to be confirmed\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151110T123000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150914T111842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150914T111842Z
UID:16303-1447147800-1447158600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement
DESCRIPTION:End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement \nTuesday 10 November 2015\, 9.30am – 12.30pm \nGlasgow Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow G2 3NY \nSign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y  \nOver 54\,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these people will die in hospital. \nResearch from the University of Glasgow shows one in ten people will die in hospital on their current admission and that nearly one third of them are within the last year of their life. This rises to almost half for the oldest groups of people. \nKnowing this presents us with a huge opportunity to think about the potential the hospital provides for advanced care planning and for talking with patients and families about their goals for care when time is becoming short. \nHow can patients in hospital who are nearing the end of life be identified? What tools and methods seem to have value? What role can hospitals play in thinking more ‘structurally’ about their approach to end of life care? What does this mean for specialist palliative care services and what can be done to support all staff to engage more effectively with the end of life care needs of those for whom they care? \nMarie Curie and the University of Glasgow invite you to this important seminar where we will explore the research itself in more detail and also what this means for people in Scotland. Come and participate in the discussion of how we can actively engage patients\, families\, carers and clinicians in conversations about end of life issues – in particular in the hospital setting. \nAs the Scottish Government develops a new National Clinical Strategy\, a Strategic Framework for Action on End of Life and Palliative Care\, and new Integrated Joint Boards look to develop their strategic and local delivery plans there has never been a more pertinent time to look at how people at the end of life receive care in acute settings. \nWe have an exciting range of speakers lined up\, including: \n\nProfessor David Clark\, Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Glasgow\nProfessor Craig White\, Divisional Clinical Lead at the Scottish Government\nOthers to be confirmed\n\nSign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y \nPlease contact Susan Lowes with any questions about this event: \nSusan Lowes\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager\, Scotland\, Marie Curie \nT: 0131 561 3902 \nM: 07714138347 \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/end-of-life-care-in-scottish-hospitals-opportunities-for-wider-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Glasgow Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Curie":MAILTO:susan.lowes@mariecurrie.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151110T123000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150914T111842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131344Z
UID:4311-1447147800-1447158600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement
DESCRIPTION:End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement \nTuesday 10 November 2015\, 9.30am – 12.30pm \nGlasgow Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow G2 3NY \nSign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y  \nOver 54\,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these people will die in hospital. \nResearch from the University of Glasgow shows one in ten people will die in hospital on their current admission and that nearly one third of them are within the last year of their life. This rises to almost half for the oldest groups of people. \nKnowing this presents us with a huge opportunity to think about the potential the hospital provides for advanced care planning and for talking with patients and families about their goals for care when time is becoming short. \nHow can patients in hospital who are nearing the end of life be identified? What tools and methods seem to have value? What role can hospitals play in thinking more ‘structurally’ about their approach to end of life care? What does this mean for specialist palliative care services and what can be done to support all staff to engage more effectively with the end of life care needs of those for whom they care? \nMarie Curie and the University of Glasgow invite you to this important seminar where we will explore the research itself in more detail and also what this means for people in Scotland. Come and participate in the discussion of how we can actively engage patients\, families\, carers and clinicians in conversations about end of life issues – in particular in the hospital setting. \nAs the Scottish Government develops a new National Clinical Strategy\, a Strategic Framework for Action on End of Life and Palliative Care\, and new Integrated Joint Boards look to develop their strategic and local delivery plans there has never been a more pertinent time to look at how people at the end of life receive care in acute settings. \nWe have an exciting range of speakers lined up\, including: \n\nProfessor David Clark\, Director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Glasgow\nProfessor Craig White\, Divisional Clinical Lead at the Scottish Government\nOthers to be confirmed\n\nSign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y \nPlease contact Susan Lowes with any questions about this event: \nSusan Lowes\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager\, Scotland\, Marie Curie \nT: 0131 561 3902 \nM: 07714138347 \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/end-of-life-care-in-scottish-hospitals-opportunities-for-wider-engagement/
LOCATION:Glasgow Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Curie":MAILTO:susan.lowes@mariecurrie.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150721T093033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150721T093033Z
UID:16304-1446076800-1446163199@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Strengthening the Links 4th session
DESCRIPTION:The 4th of a series of collaborative events forming part of the continuous learning and networking process about workforce issues concerning integration of health and social care. Entitled Progress Towards Integration\, the session will  recognise that we are now firmly into the implementation phase of integration. \nPurpose: \n\n To share learning and experience both within and across sectors.\nTo facilitate peer support and networking around common workforce challenges and opportunities.\n\nThis is for you if you have responsibility in the public\, third or independent sectors for strategic human resources across health and social care. \nTo register for a place\, contact charles.laing@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 0131 244 2029  or diane.strachan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk  0131 244 5079\, both in  the Scottish Government Health Workforce Directorate \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/strengthening-the-links-4th-session-2/
LOCATION:Royal College of Surgeons\, Quincentenary Conference Centre\, Edinburgh \, EH8 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150721T093033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131345Z
UID:7452-1446076800-1446163199@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Strengthening the Links 4th session
DESCRIPTION:The 4th of a series of collaborative events forming part of the continuous learning and networking process about workforce issues concerning integration of health and social care. Entitled Progress Towards Integration\, the session will  recognise that we are now firmly into the implementation phase of integration. \nPurpose: \n\n To share learning and experience both within and across sectors.\nTo facilitate peer support and networking around common workforce challenges and opportunities.\n\nThis is for you if you have responsibility in the public\, third or independent sectors for strategic human resources across health and social care. \nTo register for a place\, contact charles.laing@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 0131 244 2029  or diane.strachan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk  0131 244 5079\, both in  the Scottish Government Health Workforce Directorate \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/strengthening-the-links-4th-session/
LOCATION:Royal College of Surgeons\, Quincentenary Conference Centre\, Edinburgh \, EH8 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20151006T134819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T134819Z
UID:16308-1446026400-1446046200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance \nScottish Tobacco Control Strategy halfway point: progress and planning \n10.00 to 15.30\, 28 October\, Golden Lion Hotel Stirling \n  \nLearning points: \n\nA good overview of what’s happening around Scotland to reduce smoking prevalence\nGovernment and EU legislation and what it will mean for Scotland\nIdeas for partnership working from local alliance areas\nLearning from the approach to tobacco control in England\nUsing the Children’s Charter as a tool of engagement.\n\n  \n Draft programme \nRegistration form \nFor more information please contact David Robertson drobertson@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/annual-learning-day-of-the-scottish-tobacco-free-alliance-2/
LOCATION:Golden Lion Hotel\, 8-10 King St\, Stirling \, FK8 1DQ \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151028T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20151006T134819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131354Z
UID:7528-1446026400-1446046200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance \nScottish Tobacco Control Strategy halfway point: progress and planning \n10.00 to 15.30\, 28 October\, Golden Lion Hotel Stirling \n  \nLearning points: \n\nA good overview of what’s happening around Scotland to reduce smoking prevalence\nGovernment and EU legislation and what it will mean for Scotland\nIdeas for partnership working from local alliance areas\nLearning from the approach to tobacco control in England\nUsing the Children’s Charter as a tool of engagement.\n\n  \n Draft programme \nRegistration form \nFor more information please contact David Robertson drobertson@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/annual-learning-day-of-the-scottish-tobacco-free-alliance/
LOCATION:Golden Lion Hotel\, 8-10 King St\, Stirling \, FK8 1DQ \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150916
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150810T141950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150810T141950Z
UID:16301-1442275200-1442361599@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCOVI Conference: Informing the Future
DESCRIPTION:Informing the Future: Developing Habilitation and Rehabilitation Services for Children and Adults with Sight Loss\nTuesday\, 15th September 2015\,  9.30 am to 4 pm\nTouchbase Business Centre\, Sense Scotland\n43 Middlesex Street\, Kinning Park\, Glasgow  G41 1EE \nThis conference will highlight the importance of promoting confidence and independent living skills for people affected by sight loss across the age spectrum through habilitation (children and young people) and rehabilitation (adult) services. \nIt will focus on identifying emerging issues and showcasing examples of good practice as well as informing SCOVI’s future strategy as the umbrella agency for the visual impairment sector in Scotland. \nThe event will be of special interest to practitioners and managers in rehabilitation and habilitation services\, funders and policy makers and third sector organisations that promote services\, opportunities and rights of adults and children affected by sight loss. \nSpeakers will include Catriona Macintyre-Beon\, Visual Impairment Clinical Specialist\, Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS\, Simon Labbett\, Chair of the UK Rehabilitation Workers’ Professional Network and Lisa Petrie of Blind Children UK Scotland. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to gain new information\, ideas and insights\, network with colleagues and inform SCOVI’s future strategy\, including the promotion of habilitation and rehabilitation for those affected by sight loss. \n£30 for SCOVI members\, £40 for non-members\, including refreshments\, lunch and conference pack. \nFor further information and to book your place\, follow this link.  Please book by 9th September. \nA printed version of the booking form is available to download as a Word 97 Document Booking Form. \nIf you require the survey in another format\, contact Colin Howie on  01324 627082\, colin.howie@scovi.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scovi-conference-informing-the-future-2/
LOCATION:Touchbase Business Centre\, Sense Scotland\,43 Middlesex Street\, Kinning Park \, Glasgow\, G41 1EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150916
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150810T141950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131342Z
UID:4245-1442275200-1442361599@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCOVI Conference: Informing the Future
DESCRIPTION:Informing the Future: Developing Habilitation and Rehabilitation Services for Children and Adults with Sight Loss\nTuesday\, 15th September 2015\,  9.30 am to 4 pm\nTouchbase Business Centre\, Sense Scotland\n43 Middlesex Street\, Kinning Park\, Glasgow  G41 1EE \nThis conference will highlight the importance of promoting confidence and independent living skills for people affected by sight loss across the age spectrum through habilitation (children and young people) and rehabilitation (adult) services. \nIt will focus on identifying emerging issues and showcasing examples of good practice as well as informing SCOVI’s future strategy as the umbrella agency for the visual impairment sector in Scotland. \nThe event will be of special interest to practitioners and managers in rehabilitation and habilitation services\, funders and policy makers and third sector organisations that promote services\, opportunities and rights of adults and children affected by sight loss. \nSpeakers will include Catriona Macintyre-Beon\, Visual Impairment Clinical Specialist\, Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS\, Simon Labbett\, Chair of the UK Rehabilitation Workers’ Professional Network and Lisa Petrie of Blind Children UK Scotland. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to gain new information\, ideas and insights\, network with colleagues and inform SCOVI’s future strategy\, including the promotion of habilitation and rehabilitation for those affected by sight loss. \n£30 for SCOVI members\, £40 for non-members\, including refreshments\, lunch and conference pack. \nFor further information and to book your place\, follow this link.  Please book by 9th September. \nA printed version of the booking form is available to download as a Word 97 Document Booking Form. \nIf you require the survey in another format\, contact Colin Howie on  01324 627082\, colin.howie@scovi.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scovi-conference-informing-the-future/
LOCATION:Touchbase Business Centre\, Sense Scotland\,43 Middlesex Street\, Kinning Park \, Glasgow\, G41 1EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150629T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150520T104330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131334Z
UID:4129-1435572000-1435591800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Faith in Older People workshop: Risk and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Programme \n10.00              Arrive and Coffee \n10.30              Welcome and introduction to the day \nMaureen O’Neill\, Director\, Faith in Older People \n10.40          ‘Hands off! It’s my risk\, not yours!’ \nProfessor Charlotte Clarke\, School of Health and Social Science\, Edinburgh University \n11.10              COFFEE \n11.40              ‘Habits of Resilience’ \n                        Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris\, Chaplain\, Edinburgh University                       \n12.20              Discussion and reflection \n12.45              LUNCH \n1.30                Workshops \nWorking in small groups we aim to identify and share good practice examples from your own experiences\, and apply the concepts of risk and resilience to the inner growth of people as they age. \nWe will be able to ask ourselves questions about how we can better facilitate the wellbeing of people as they age and identify some things which support us to achieve this. It will be fun! We will use some novel gaming approaches to help us explore these issues – taking snakes and ladders to places it has never reached before! \n2.45                Feedback and ideas for future action \n3.30                Depart \n Cost: £45.00 \nThis event can be booked on line here  \nFor any queries please contact: \nTel: 0131 346 7981 \nEmail: info@fiop.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/faith-in-older-people-workshop-risk-and-resilience/
LOCATION:St Augustine United Church\, George IV Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1EL
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150629T153000
DTSTAMP:20261015T234416
CREATED:20150520T104330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150520T104330Z
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SUMMARY:Faith in Older People workshop: Risk and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Programme \n10.00              Arrive and Coffee \n10.30              Welcome and introduction to the day \nMaureen O’Neill\, Director\, Faith in Older People \n10.40          ‘Hands off! It’s my risk\, not yours!’ \nProfessor Charlotte Clarke\, School of Health and Social Science\, Edinburgh University \n11.10              COFFEE \n11.40              ‘Habits of Resilience’ \n                        Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris\, Chaplain\, Edinburgh University                       \n12.20              Discussion and reflection \n12.45              LUNCH \n1.30                Workshops \nWorking in small groups we aim to identify and share good practice examples from your own experiences\, and apply the concepts of risk and resilience to the inner growth of people as they age. \nWe will be able to ask ourselves questions about how we can better facilitate the wellbeing of people as they age and identify some things which support us to achieve this. It will be fun! We will use some novel gaming approaches to help us explore these issues – taking snakes and ladders to places it has never reached before! \n2.45                Feedback and ideas for future action \n3.30                Depart \n Cost: £45.00 \nThis event can be booked on line here  \nFor any queries please contact: \nTel: 0131 346 7981 \nEmail: info@fiop.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/faith-in-older-people-workshop-risk-and-resilience-2/
LOCATION:St Augustine United Church\, George IV Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1EL
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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UID:16298-1435227300-1435239000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Psychosis\, Rights and Recovery- Tackling the Health Inequalities faced by people living with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
DESCRIPTION:Free Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind\, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. \nService users\, their family members\, carers\, health professionals\, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event\, where Amanda Larkin\, University of Edinburgh\, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting stigma surrounding psychosis\, a lack of joined up healthcare for people with these difficulties and the poor involvement and support for carers as amongst the main issues. \nGuest speakers: \nProfessor Sir Robin Murray\, Professor of Psychiatric Research\, Kings College London \nProfessor Andrew Gumley\, Professor of Psychological Therapy\, University of Glasgow \nProfessor Stephen Lawrie\, Head of Division of Psychiatry\, University of Edinburgh and Network Director\, Scottish Mental Health Research Network \nLesley Smith\, Network Officer\, Scottish Recovery Network \nDate & Time: Thursday 25th June. Doors will open at 10.15 for registration\, tea and coffee\, with the seminar starting at 10.30pm. All are welcome to join us for lunch and further discussion at 1.30pm. \nVenue: Project Room 1.06\, 50 George Square\, School of Literatures\, Languages and Cultures\, University of Edinburgh\, EH8 9LH \nAll are welcome to attend but please book your place early to avoid disappointment! \nTo reserve a place\, please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychosis-rights-and-recovery-tackling-health-inequalities-tickets-17045732244?aff=es2 \nIf you have difficulties using this link\, or any questions regarding the event\, please contact either Frances Simpson fsimpson@supportinmindscotland.org.uk or Paul Hutton paul.hutton.cf@ed.ac.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/psychosis-rights-and-recovery-tackling-the-health-inequalities-faced-by-people-living-with-schizophrenia-and-psychosis-2/
LOCATION:University of Edinburgh\, Project Room 1.06\,  50 George Square\, School of Literatures\, Languages and Cultures\, Edinburgh \, EH8 9LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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UID:4147-1435227300-1435239000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Psychosis\, Rights and Recovery- Tackling the Health Inequalities faced by people living with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
DESCRIPTION:Free Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind\, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. \nService users\, their family members\, carers\, health professionals\, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event\, where Amanda Larkin\, University of Edinburgh\, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting stigma surrounding psychosis\, a lack of joined up healthcare for people with these difficulties and the poor involvement and support for carers as amongst the main issues. \nGuest speakers: \nProfessor Sir Robin Murray\, Professor of Psychiatric Research\, Kings College London \nProfessor Andrew Gumley\, Professor of Psychological Therapy\, University of Glasgow \nProfessor Stephen Lawrie\, Head of Division of Psychiatry\, University of Edinburgh and Network Director\, Scottish Mental Health Research Network \nLesley Smith\, Network Officer\, Scottish Recovery Network \nDate & Time: Thursday 25th June. Doors will open at 10.15 for registration\, tea and coffee\, with the seminar starting at 10.30pm. All are welcome to join us for lunch and further discussion at 1.30pm. \nVenue: Project Room 1.06\, 50 George Square\, School of Literatures\, Languages and Cultures\, University of Edinburgh\, EH8 9LH \nAll are welcome to attend but please book your place early to avoid disappointment! \nTo reserve a place\, please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychosis-rights-and-recovery-tackling-health-inequalities-tickets-17045732244?aff=es2 \nIf you have difficulties using this link\, or any questions regarding the event\, please contact either Frances Simpson fsimpson@supportinmindscotland.org.uk or Paul Hutton paul.hutton.cf@ed.ac.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/psychosis-rights-and-recovery-tackling-the-health-inequalities-faced-by-people-living-with-schizophrenia-and-psychosis/
LOCATION:University of Edinburgh\, Project Room 1.06\,  50 George Square\, School of Literatures\, Languages and Cultures\, Edinburgh \, EH8 9LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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SUMMARY:ASH Scotland Conference: Towards a generation free from tobacco
DESCRIPTION:Join a unique line-up of leading names working on tobacco and health\, to consider the latest news\, ideas and proposals to help us reach our goal of becoming tobacco-free. \nThe opportunity to hear speakers from Hong Kong\, California\, Australia\, Canada\, Singapore\, USA\, New Zealand\, Belgium\, Denmark and Ireland will not come about again soon – all ably supported by some of our best home-grown talent: Prof Linda Bauld on smoking cessation\, Prof Amanda Amos on addressing inequality\, Prof Marcus Munafo on smoking and mental health\, Prof Gerard Hastings on the tobacco industry and Cllr Jonathan MacShane on how we can help people to help themselves. \n  \n\n\n\n  \nThe plenary platform is supported by a programme of 20 parallel sessions\, each featuring several speakers on themes ranging from youth perceptions of electronic cigarettes and financial incentives for stopping smoking through to engaging hard to reach groups and mass media campaigns. \nThe full programme is available on ASH Scotland’s website – www.ashscotland.org.uk/conference – along with information on booking your place.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDavid Robertson \nPartnerships Development Lead and STCA Coordinator \n  \nASH Scotland \n8 Frederick Street \nEdinburgh EH2 2HB \n  \n0131 220 9467 \n07818 505172 \ndrobertson@ashscotland.org.uk \n http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/about-us/conference-2015-towards-a-generation-free-from-tobacco.aspx \n  \nDavid Robertson DRobertson@ashscotland.org.uk\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ash-scotland-conference-towards-a-generation-free-from-tobacco-2/
LOCATION:John McIntyre Conference Centre\, Pollock Halls\, 18 Holyrood Park Rd\, Edinburgh\, EH16 5AY\, United Kingdom
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