Events

Universal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]

Universal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]

Thursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re running a gardening project or working at a care home or hospital, at the conference you can share ideas and make contacts, tour a therapeutic […]

Thursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re running a gardening project or working at a care home or hospital, at the conference you can share ideas and make contacts, tour a therapeutic […]

Date: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]

Date: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]

An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY

An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY

Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare.  Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights?  How will the […]

Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare.  Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights?  How will the […]

Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]

Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]

Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]

Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]

Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]

Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]

Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. Speakers from Scottish Government, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. Booking forms available at www.energi.org.uk

Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. Speakers from Scottish Government, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. Booking forms available at www.energi.org.uk

Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness Funded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor […]

Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness Funded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor […]

A Waverley Care ethical conversation THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH Tickets: £5 Available from the Just Festival website: www.justjust.org Where is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good […]

A Waverley Care ethical conversation THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH Tickets: £5 Available from the Just Festival website: www.justjust.org Where is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good […]

It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates, supported by our professional comedy tutor, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Each Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop […]

It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates, supported by our professional comedy tutor, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Each Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop […]

Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People by Fast Forward and Crew Date: 6th June 2014, Full Day Location: St. Paul’s and St. George’s, Edinburgh EH1 3RH Join national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading, educating, mentoring and influencing their […]

Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People by Fast Forward and Crew Date: 6th June 2014, Full Day Location: St. Paul’s and St. George’s, Edinburgh EH1 3RH Join national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading, educating, mentoring and influencing their […]

28th May, Conference Room 3, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline The theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is  ‘approaches to multiple  risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here - YTF Agenda […]

28th May, Conference Room 3, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline The theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is  ‘approaches to multiple  risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here - YTF Agenda […]

With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh's third sector organisations to participate in the debate. Thursday 01 May, 0900 to 1330 - tools, techniques and tips engaging your communities. Thursday 22 May, 1730 to 1830 - hear from […]

With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh's third sector organisations to participate in the debate. Thursday 01 May, 0900 to 1330 - tools, techniques and tips engaging your communities. Thursday 22 May, 1730 to 1830 - hear from […]