SIAA E-Bulletin - Friday 17th July
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SIAA NEWS
SIAA Annual General Meeting
The 2009 SIAA AGM is taking place on 27th August 09 in Perth at the Salutation Hotel. We will be writing to member organisations with further details but anyone interested or involved in advocacy is welcome to attend. If you wish to attend the AGM email or telephone us on 0131 260 5380.
We are also looking for members of the advocacy movement to join the SIAA Board of Directors. The criteria for joining the Board is that an individual must be involved with an advocacy organisation that is a member of the SIAA. If you are interested in joining then either email or telephone us on 0131 260 5380 and we can send you more details.
Human Rights and Older People training
The British Institute of Human Rights are to deliver training on human
rights and older people for independent advocates. Participants
should be experienced advocates who work with older people and
have at least some basic knowledge of the Human Rights Act. The
training is free and will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday 15th
September from 10.00 until 4.30pm. To book a place e-mail
enquiry@siaa.org.uk or telephone 0131 260 5380 to request a
booking form.
GENERAL NEWS
Baseline Assessment of current information provision to people with dementia and their carers
A recent piece of work supported by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS) and undertaken by the Dementia Services Development Centre, Stirling University aimed to identify current patterns and practices of information provision for people with dementia and their carers across Scotland. People with dementia and their carers were involved in the development of questionnaires which were then distributed to professionals to gain their views on current information provision. Feedback indicated that oral information was the preferred option closely followed by books and leaflets. The results also showed that professionals in health and social care were viewed as the most favorable information providers. NHS QIS will use these results to further assess the level of support required by health boards to meet the ‘information provision standards’ as set out in the Standards for Integrated Care Pathways for Mental Health. To read the project report click here.
The Health Professions Council
The Health Professions Council regulates the work of health professionals such as chiropodists, arts therapists, dieticians amongst others. The Council produces public facing literature as part of their ongoing campaign to raise their profile and the importance of using a registered health professional. Their posters, leaflets and window stickers aim to let the public know about who they are and what they do and the benefits of using a registered health professional. They also give information on what steps to take if a member of the public is concerned about a health professional or wants to make a complaint. For more information on how to make a complaint about a health professional click here. For more information regarding the Be Healthwise campaign please click here and for a public information pack click here.
EVENTS
EveryOne In: Working towards Equality for Minority Ethnic (ME) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People in Scotland
Equality Network is holding a report launch on Friday 28th August 09, 9.30am – 1.30pm. Funded by the Equality & Human Rights Commission and delivered in partnership by the Equality Network and Black and Ethnic Minorities Infrastructure in Scotland (BEMIS), EveryOne IN details the findings from nine months research:
· an extensive literature review
· visits to 8 ME/LGBT projects in England
· interviews with 18 Scottish equality/rights organisations
· a roundtable discussion attended by 36 people
All places must be booked in advance and as places are limited we ask that you book early to guarantee a place. We attach a draft programme and more detailed booking information. For further details email timc@equality-network.org or phone 07020 933 952.
PUBLICATIONS
Age Concern & Help the Aged
Merged charity Age Concern and help the Aged has produced an information leaflet providing advice for older people who feel unsafe or mistreated and practitioners who work with them. For free copies of Protecting Yourself please call 020 7239 1845.
Glasgow Disability Alliance
Two videos from the GDA are now online - about the work of the GDA and the role of learning in empowering disabled people. To view these click here and here.
CONSULTATION
The Right to Control
The Office for Disability Issues (UK Government) has launched a consultation to ask disabled people how to make choice and control a reality in their lives. The consultation invites disabled people, organisations, public bodies, service providers and commissioners to submit their views on the best way to deliver the Right to Control. The Right to Control is about shifting the balance of power from the state to the individual and recognising that disabled people are the experts in their own lives. The closing date for responses is 30th September 2009. For more information click here. To order a copy of the consultation in another format email right.control@dwp.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 020 7449 5093.
FUNDING
Women’s Fund for Scotland
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for International Women’s Day 2010 events, or for projects that benefit women run by not-for-profit groups. Project funding is for between 25% to 100% of project costs, and projects should be support women’s development, self-sufficiency and economic and social equality and applications that incorporate social enterprise are of interest. The deadline for applications is the 11th December 09. For more information email grants@scottishcf.org or check their website.
Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards
The Tesco Charity Trust is now accepting applications for grants to support children’s education and welfare projects. The funding is available to community and voluntary groups who can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000. The Trust also provides grants to groups working with and supporting older people and/or adults and children with disabilities. The deadline for applications is the 30th September 09. For more information click here.
RECRUITMENT
Circles Network Advocacy in Fife
Circles Advocacy Network are looking to recruit for the following posts:
· 1 part time administrator
· 2 full time advocates (Mental Health)
· 1 full time advocate (Mental Health & Dementia)
If you are interested please contact them on 01788 816 827, email recruitment@circlesnetwork.org.uk or check their website.
CONTACT US
Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, Melrose House, 69a George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG. Telephone: 0131 260 5380. Fax: 0131 260 5381. Email: enquiry@siaa.org.uk Website: www.siaa.org.uk
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