SIAA E-Bulletin - Friday 6th November
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This week’s bulletin contains SIAA news, SIAA training, general news, events and recruitment.
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SIAA NEWS
Independent
advocacy for older people
For organisations that work with older people - whether third sector or
statutory sector agencies - we can deliver presentations or training events
providing an introduction to independent advocacy for older people. These free
sessions are designed to explain what independent advocacy is; how it might
benefit older people; and how you might refer an older person you work with to
an independent advocacy organisation. If you are interested e-mail vfinney@siaa.org.uk
SIAA Training
Misuse of
anti-psychotic medication ***LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES
LEFT***
A free workshop for advocates working with older people, 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
GENERAL NEWS
Save the Lloyds TSB Foundation in Scotland
The battle to save the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland has been taken to the doorstep of No.10. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has appealed directly to the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure the Lloyds Banking Group commits to retaining the foundation’s existing terms and conditions along with those of the other three UK foundations. To sign the petition please click here.
Older people's advice service
A new welfare rights advice service for older people, backed by £700,000 from the Scottish Government, could benefit up to 22,000 people, it was announced. The Older People's Advice Service (OPAS) will target over 60s in the most deprived parts of Clackmannanshire, West Lothian and North Lanarkshire. The project aims to combat poverty and financial exclusion by improving take-up of older people's benefits with particular emphasis on clients who have health problems, are housebound, or who live in remote areas. For more information please see their website.
Equal Communities in a Fairer Scotland: A Joint Statement
A joint statement by the Scottish Government and COSLA, 'Equal Communities in a Fairer Scotland', was published on October 29, 2009. The statement confirms the commitment of government at national and local level to tackling high levels of derivation in geographical communities. To read the full article please click here.
EVENTS
Seen and not Heard? Exploring issues facing young people living with long term conditions
This Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland event will consider three themes: transitions; school; and mental health and wellbeing. Speakers will include, Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years and Chair, Professor Nick Watson, University of Glasgow. This free event is on Tuesday 10th November 09 and to register for this event please visit their website or telephone 0141 404 0231.
Listening to Children: Research and Consultation 2010
Listening to Children: Research and Consultation 2010 is an advanced training course designed for people who want to improve their skills in research and consultation with children and young people. The course involves a combination of online learning and classroom sessions covering a range of topics from creative methods to ethical issues and dissemination practices. They would be happy to discuss the course with any interested people. To book your place please fill out a booking form or for further information, please contact k.dunne@ed.ac.uk or telephone her on 0131 651 1917.
Mental Health Awareness – CSL Training, Evaluation & Development
This one day course is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge and skills around mental health problems as well as look at ways their own mental health and well-being
Dealing with Conflict – CSL Training, Evaluation & Development
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their skills and confidence in dealing with conflict in their personal or professional lives.
To book a place on either of these courses please contact Charlotte Lee on 01546 510 209 or see their website.
RECRUITMENT
Director - AdvoCard
Salary, SJC Scale, points 43 to 46
£36,195 – £38, 781
AdvoCard is an independent mental health advocacy charity in Edinburgh providing independent advocacy to people who have experience of mental health difficulties and mental ill health and who may be facing compulsory measures under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003. AdvoCard also offers independent advocacy to people around a wide range of issues that can affect a person’s life. Advocacy is provided to people in the community and in psychiatric hospital settings. You will provide leadership and overall management of the organisation ensuring that AdvoCard successfully develops and continues to deliver an excellent standard of service following the latest phase of expansion. Deadline for the receipt of applications is: 12pm on Monday 23rd November 2009. For an application pack please write to AdvoCard, 332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5BR, e-mail advocacy@advocard.org.uk, see their website or telephone Bryan for an informal chat on 0131 554 5307.
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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