SIAA E-Bulletin - Friday 21st August
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SIAA NEWS
SIAA AGM Thursday 27th August 2009.
The 2009 SIAA AGM is taking place on 27th August 09 in Perth at the Salutation Hotel. Tea and coffee will be available from 10.00 and the AGM will start at 10.30. Following the AGM we will be further debating how to improve the quality of advocacy in Scotland. Anyone interested or involved in advocacy is welcome to attend. If you do wish to come along then please email us at enquiry@siaa.org.uk or telephone us on 0131 260 5380. The deadline for registration is 5pm Monday 24th August.
FREE SIAA TRAINING
Introduction
to Elder Abuse
Free one day training for
independent advocates working with older people. This activity based training
covers the different types of elder abuse; contributory factors and reasons for
non-disclosure. It should provide a general introduction to elder abuse,
enabling independent advocates to identify actions and behaviours which are
abusive of older people. The dates for this training are 21st October
in Dundee and 28th October in Glasgow.
Elder Abuse:
the Scottish Legal Context
Free one day training for
independent advocates working with older people providing an opportunity to
explore in detail key pieces of legislation. This training covers legislation
relating to adult protection; equality and human rights; mental health; community
care and health, and explores how such legislation can be used when advocating
for a person experiencing elder abuse. The dates for this training are 11th
November in Dundee and 18th November in Glasgow.
In house elder
abuse training
Elder abuse training can be delivered in house for free to advocacy
organisations. Both the Introduction to Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse: the
Scottish Legal Context is available to be delivered in house. Alternatively,
elder abuse training can be designed specifically to your requirements. Shorter
training sessions can be delivered at team meetings for example or
presentations at AGMs. Please contact Vincent Finney, Elder Abuse Development
Officer, for more information and to discuss your requirements at vfinney@siaa.org.uk
Misuse of
anti-psychotic medication – free training workshop for advocates working with
older people
Advocates working with older people are invited to attend a free training
workshop, exploring issues around the misuse of anti-psychotic medication. This
one day event will be facilitated by an expert in the field on Thursday 26th
November in Glasgow. To book a place please e-mail enquiry@siaa.org.uk
or download a booking form from our website at www.siaa.org.uk
Human Rights and Older People Training
Places are going fast for The British Institute of Human Rights 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 15th September from 10am until 4.30pm. To book a place e-mail enquiry@siaa.org.uk or telephone 0131 260 5380 to request a booking form. If you are interested in this training but are unable to travel to Glasgow for it, then please get in touch with Vincent Finney, Elder Abuse Development Officer, at vfinney@siaa.org.uk. If there is sufficient demand, it might be possible to organise this training in other parts of Scotland.
EVENTS
ESRC/ University of Edinburgh Business School, ACOSVO and SOLACE Scotland Public Policy Seminar
The purpose of the seminar is to examine the changing nature of leadership in local communities and for local services, on the back of a review of the cutting edge research on this topic. Places for the seminars are limited and if you are interested in attending please e-mail knowledgetransfer@esrc.ac.uk. If you have any queries about this seminar please do not hesitate to contact marzena.bien@esrc.ac.uk or telephone 01793 413137.
The Involvement of Disabled Parents in their Children’s Education
Children do better at school when parents are involved in their education. Across the UK, legislation and policy has been introduced to strengthen parental participation. This seminar is being held on Thursday 1st October and is aimed at educational professionals, policy makers and voluntary sector staff interested in parental involvements and how barriers faced by disabled parents can be removed. To book your place or require more information please e-mail richard.brunner@strath.ac.uk.
Scottish Women’s Aid Conference - Paying the Price: The Social and Economic Cost of Domestic Abuse.
Scottish Women’s Aid is holding a conference which will explore the cost of Domestic Abuse not only to individuals but to services supporting them, the cost to employers and to society as a whole. The event will be held on Wednesday 16th September and to book a place please telephone 0131 226 6606 or e-mail contact@scottishwomensaid.org.uk.
Independent Living Scotland 2009
Independent Living Scotland is holding a Scottish Exhibition on the 9th and 10th September at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. Independent Living Scotland is the leading event for disabled people and healthcare professionals in Scotland & the North of England. Key organisations & associations are taking a stand at the show to raise their profile and get their message across. For more information please contact Bindi Chakkl on 0207 728 4262 or to register for free tickets please see their website.
PUBLICATIONS
Poverty and Inequality in Scotland
This publication supersedes 'Scottish Households Below Average Income 2006-07' which was published in June 2008. It presents annual estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland and the distribution of household income across Scotland. To read the full report please click here.
RECRUITMENT
Mental Health Advocacy Co-ordinator - Partners in Advocacy
Partners in Advocacy are looking for a Mental Health Advocacy Co-ordinator, the salary is £24,139 and the position is based in Glasgow. For more information contact Julie on 0131 478 7723 or by e-mail at julie@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk
You First Advocacy – Volunteering Opportunities
You First Advocacy are running a course for volunteer advocacy workers which, starts on 8th September from 6pm until 8.30pm. It will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in their office in Paisley. If you would like more information about training to volunteer with them please contact Alison Wilson at 0141 849 1229
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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