Events
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| Aberdour Art Festival, Friday 29 July, Aberdour |
Funding
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Comic Relief Core Strength, closing date Wednesday 27 July 2016
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| Community Choices Fund, closing date Friday 29 July 2016 |
Coalfields Community Investment Programme (Scotland), closing dates for 2016 are 17 August and 23 November
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| Action Earth Scotland, no closing date given |
| Dyslexia Awareness Training, Friday 22 July, Glenrothes |
Safer Lone Working Fife Workshop, Thursday 18 August, Glenrothes
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Welcome to the July Health and Social Care e-bulletin.
We're pleased to announce that Sandy Riddell will attend the next
Health and Social Care Forum to reflect and discuss the past, present and future of Health and Social Care Integration in Fife - don't miss out - book your place
here.
This edition is packed with the latest news and updates.
Make sure to check out:
This e-bulletin is for you! Make sure to let us know what your organisation is doing so we can share it.
Best wishes,
Christine Davison
Project Support Officer
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Health and Social Care Forum
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We're pleased to announce that Sandy Riddell, the current Director of the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership will attend to reflect and discuss the past, present and future of Health and Social Care in Fife.
Sandy will retire from his role later this year with Michael Kellet taking over the role of Director of the Health and Social Care Partnership in Fife.
Date: Thursday 14 July
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF
Please let Christine know if you're able to attend.
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National News (
click on title link for full information)
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The introduction of a Young Carer's Allowance to give young people extra financial support, will be considered by the Scottish Government.
Under UK Government guidelines only 250 people in Scotland under the age of 18 receive Carer's Allowance.
Carer advisory groups will now be asked to put forward their views on whether a Young Carer's Allowance could help people who would have previously lost out on financial support. As part of this work the Scottish Government will also look at what non-financial support is currently available and identify any gaps.
It has already been confirmed that once powers are devolved, the Scottish Government will begin to increase Carer's Allowance to the same level as Jobseeker's Allowance. That is almost an 18% increase.
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Life chances of UK carers being damaged
The life chances of many of the 6.5 million people in the UK who care, unpaid, for a disabled, older or ill family member or friend, are being damaged by inadequate support from local services, according to new research launched for Carers Week 2016.
Mixed support from local services means that the majority of carers are facing barriers to maintaining their health, balancing work and care, and balancing education and care, which is having a markedly negatively impact on their life chances.
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NHS safe staffing to be enshrined in law
NHS Scotland's commitment to safe staffing levels is to be reinforced with new legislation.
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said discussions with stakeholders will begin this summer with the aim of putting health staffing on a statutory basis.
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Review of NHS targets
Health Secretary, Shona Robison has announced that the Scottish Government will take forward a review of national NHS targets.
An expert group will be set up to lead the review, working with staff, stakeholders, social care and clinical bodies, and will examine a range of national targets to ensure they are continuing to deliver the best outcomes for patients as well as making best use of NHS resources. It will also look at how target setting aligns with the Government's strategy for the future direction of NHS and social care services, in the context of the existing outcomes and indicators for health and social care integration.
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The implementation of Scotland's £100 million cancer strategy will drive improvements in access to cancer care.
The strategy, which was launched in March and is starting to be implemented this year, will invest in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare for cancer patients - as well improving treatment waiting times.
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Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2016
Social Enterprise Scotland are delighted to announce that the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2016 is back for 2016 - the annual awards programme for innovation and success in social enterprise.
The deadline for applications is Monday 11 July 2016. Click the title link to read more or to make a nomination.
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Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published
Homelessness applications and the number assessed as homeless or likely to become homeless within two months both reduced during 2015/16.
However, the number of children in temporary accommodation continues to increase.
Last month
Scotland's Chief Statistician released the following two publications:
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Regional News
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New daily living self-assessment tool launched in Fife
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership has launched a new online self-assessment called 'Smart Life in Fife'.
The tool will ask you a number of questions about your health and daily living. The results will enable people to access advice, services, recommendations or simply purchase daily living solutions such as bathing and kitchen equipment or rails.
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Fife's biggest celebration of the voluntary sector recognises hard work
Volunteers and voluntary organisations from across Fife were honoured at Fife Voluntary Action's annual Awards Ceremony.
250 people attended the event at the Rothes Hall, which was hosted by Professor Garry Taylor, Acting Principal of St Andrews University. The Awards are the biggest event of its kind in Fife. Click the title link to read more.
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The figure is not much more inspiring in Tayside, with the level in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross sitting at 27%.
Health involves the whole person and more needs to be done to address healthy eating in the kingdom.
There is several funding opportunities for community food
initiatives
, check out our
website
for more info.
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The Improving Fathers' Engagement Partnership in Fife has released the evaluation report 'Where's Dad?' which provides insight into their learning, progress and achievements to date as well as recommendations to enable continued growth of this initiative.
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Fife Council is a 'Carers Positive' employer
Fife Council recently received the second level of the Carer Positive award from Carers Scotland, demonstrating the organisation's commitment to supporting carers in the workforce.
Carers Scotland operates the award scheme on behalf of the Scottish Government to recognise employers with a working environment that values and supports carers.
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The work of the Fife Early Years Collaborative (EYC) in 2015/16 was given strong endorsement at a recent Fife Partnership Executive Group committee meeting. A number of Collaborative successes were highlighted, particularly empowering the Children's Services workforce to lead change and improvement and the investment to develop quality improvement skills and capacity.
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Fife Equalities Unit have published an update on information and statistics on equalities groups in Fife.
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Local News
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| Families First St Andrews proudly receive The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Families First St Andrews are very proud to announce that they have been awarded The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - one of the highest awards given to voluntary groups in the UK.
This award has been given to recognise the outstanding work that they do with children and their families in North East Fife.
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Fife Forum Spring/Summer Newsletter
Click the title link to read Fife Forum's latest newsletter.
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Update from The One Stop Shop for Autism
Click the title link to read an important update from the One Stop Shop for Autism on their premises and services.
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'Excellent' Inspection Results for West Fife Community Support Service
West Fife Community Support Service has received the highest grading for the quality of care and support provided for people with a learning disability.
The team is now part of the newly formed Health and Social Care Partnership whose aim is to transform services so they are better co-ordinated and help people to live safe and independent lives regardless of age, ability or location.
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