SIAA E-Bulletin - Friday 8th January
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SIAA NEWS
The SIAA is holding a launch event for the updated ‘Guide for Commissioners’ and the new ‘Evaluation Framework’.
The event will take place 3rd February 2010 at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh and the keynote speaker will be Shona Robison, Minister for Public Health. Everyone involved in the commissioning, funding, delivery, receiving and evaluation of independent advocacy is invited to this important event. It will be your opportunity to hear about the Government’s commitment to independent advocacy and influence the implementation of these much anticipated documents. If you would like to attend complete the booking form on the SIAA website at www.siaa.org.uk . We look forward to seeing you there.
Stroke Advocacy Pilot Projects
The SIAA has been working in partnership with The Stroke Association on the development of advocacy for people affected by stroke. To support this project the SIAA was commissioned by the Stroke Association to produce a Review of Literature relating to independent advocacy and survivors of stroke. This review has now been published and is available on the SIAA website.
GENERAL NEWS
Brighter Futures
Brighter Futures is a pilot peer mentoring service for isolated older people in the community, run by the Mental Health Foundation. It is funded through the Big Lottery Fund’s Life Transitions area of investment and is due to run for two years.
The project aims to help older people to:
· significantly improve their quality of life
· enhance their social networks and mental health
· enable meaningful activity.
If you are interested in further information about Brighter Futures please contact the Mental Health Foundation office in Scotland at scotland@mhf.org.uk or telephone 0141 572 0125.
EVENTS
The Scottish Health Council Event
The Scottish Health Council is holding an event entitled Participation and Health: 2020 Vision which will be held 16th & 17th February 2010. The event will include a varied mix of speakers, providing both Scottish and international perspectives, on current and future issues relating to participation, and there will be lively discussion about the way forward. Places at this event are limited and demand is likely to be high, so you are encouraged to register your interest in attending as soon as possible.
The Healthcare Quality Strategy for Scotland aspires to make Scotland one of the leading countries in the world in healthcare quality. Work has already started to ensure that we have a mutual NHS, where ownership and accountability is shared with the people of Scotland and NHS staff.
The main themes include:
· Citizenship and health
· Health and social care: a shared agenda
· Person-centred services
· Public involvement
The event will give NHS staff, Public Partnership Forum and community representatives and other stakeholders a chance to debate the issues, and share ideas and experiences on what needs to happen to drive the participation agenda forward. The programme includes key speakers from Italy, Northern Ireland and Australia.
There will be no cost for attending this event. For more information about the event, please contact Linda Young, Events & Publicity Officer, by telephone on 0141 225 5557 or by email on linda.young@scottishhealthcouncil.org.
TRAINING
Tell Someone:
Training the Trainers (Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 3rd
February, Stirling
The Private Care Sector Workforce Initiative has developed training materials
on the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. 'Tell Someone', funded
by the Scottish Government, is designed to help people to understand how the
Act affects them and what they should do if they suspect harm is occurring to
someone. It is aimed at adult social care services in Scotland registered with the Care Commission, including services for older people. The
materials can be accessed on their website at: http://www.workforceinitiative.co.uk/tellsomeone/
and a DVD is available by e-mailing Rona Montagneux at admin@workforceinitiative.co.uk.
Information and booking details about their 'training the trainer' event in Stirling on 3rd February can be found at: http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/news-and-events/events
PUBLICATIONS
Mental Welfare Commission Report
The Mental Welfare Commission has published 'A recipe for abuse?' a report from their investigation into the care and treatment of residents of a supported landlord scheme. Click on the attached link to download the report:
http://www.mwcscot.org.uk/newpublications/investigation_and_inquiry_reports.
asp
New ‘See Me’ Ad Campaign Launched
'See Me's latest ad campaign was launched Tuesday 5th January and is aimed at reinforcing the importance of support from family and friends whenever someone is experiencing mental health problems. This is particularly relevant given the findings from Hear Me 2 about how often family and friends just don't seem able to 'be there' when they're needed. For more information click here http://www.seemescotland.org/.
Mental Welfare Commission
The Mental welfare Commission has produced guidance on the Mental Health Act and the Adults with Incapacity Act for general hospital staff. For more information click here
http://www.mwcscot.org.uk/web/FILES/Publications/Information_for_general_hospitals_%282%29.doc
CONSULTATIONS
The Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health
The Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health has launched its first ever national survey of service user and carer views of the Mental Welfare Commission. They are looking to gather the views of those service users and carers who have had contact with the Commission. This could be direct contact on a visit or at an event, or through use of the Commission's websites, leaflets or reports. The survey is independent and responses are confidential. The results will be used in a report that will help the Commission to make improvements to its services.
To take part please go to http://surveymonkey.com/s/mwcsurvey
An easy read version of the survey is available from http://surveymonkey.com/s/mwcsurvey-easyread
A limited number of hard copies are available for anyone who would find it hard to complete the survey online. Please contact hannah@sdcmh.org.uk for hardcopy requests or for any other questions to do with the survey.
FUNDING
Scottish
Borders Council is
looking for tenders from organisations interested in providing an Advocacy
service for any Adult at Risk of Harm.
For more information click
here.
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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