SIAA E-Bulletin – Friday 25th September 2009
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SIAA NEWS
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. For more information and to
book a place please e-mail enquiry@siaa.org.uk
or telephone 0131 260 5380.
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. For more
information and to book a place please e-mail enquiry@siaa.org.uk or telephone 0131 260
5380.
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
GENERAL NEWS
Age Agenda
Age Concern and Help the Aged, the newly merged national charity which works to improve the lives of older people, produces a monthly digest of issues affecting older people. If you are interested in the human rights of older people and national policy developments relating to age and ageing, you can subscribe to Age Agenda on their website
Human Rights Lawyers
An issue which was raised at the recent Human Rights and Older People training, delivered by the British Institute of Human Rights for the SIAA, was the difficulty of finding Scottish solicitors who specialise in human rights law. In order to find such a solicitor, you should see the website of the Law Society of Scotland and select “human rights” as a specialism from the dropdown menu.
EVENTS
100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Movement Procession
Gude Cause was formed to mark the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement Procession along Princes Street in 1909. There will be a series of events in different parts of Scotland, not only to remember that event, but also to mark what has changed in the past century to improve women’s position in society and to draw attention to what still needs to be done. The culmination of this celebration will be a re-enactment of this march on 10th October 2009. For more information go to: http://www.gudecause.org.uk/
Including Disabled and Minority Ethnic LGBT People – Equality Network
Including disabled and minority ethnic LGBT people is a FREE one day training event aimed at helping LGBT groups and organisations to become more inclusive and accessible. The training is aimed at any LGBT organisation or group in Scotland, or groups who provide services, information or support to LGBT people. It takes place on Saturday 17th October from 10.30am to 4.30pm at GO Group, North Hanover Street, Glasgow. You can book a place by e-mailing scott@equality-network.org or visiting their website. Places are free; travel bursaries are available; lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Children in Scotland Annual Conference
Children in Scotland’s annual conference will take place on the 5th and 6th November at Macdonald Crutherland House, East Kilbride. This 2-day event will examine the impact of Single Outcome Agreements on children, young people and their families and will consider what really makes a difference to their lives. Speakers include Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years and Richard Kerley, Vice Principal, Internationalisation and Learning Resources, Queen Margaret University.
To book please contact Hannah Goodrum on 0131 222 2431, email hgoodrum@childreninscotland.org.uk or visit www.childreninscotland.org.uk/life
Action for Sick Children event
Action for Sick Children’s ‘Each Child and Young Person’s Health Matters’, is a Garden Lobby event at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 2nd December from 6 to 8pm. The event, to be hosted by Christine Grahame MSP, will mark the start of a year-long campaign on the healthcare rights of children and young people and promoting the work of the organisation. If you would like your name to be added to the invitation list please contact Action for Sick Children (Scotland) national office at enquiries@ascscotland.org.uk or Tel: 0131 553 6553
PUBLICATIONS
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
If you are interested in human rights you might like a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to display on your office wall. You can download a copy in Scots or English from the website of Amnesty International UK or in Scottish Gaelic, as well as many other languages, from the website of the United Nations
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