Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 16/06/2021
LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
VOLUNTEERING
SERVICE UPDATES
FORUMS & NETWORKS
PREMISES & TECHNOLOGY
FUNDING
TRAINING & LEARNING
RESEARCH & BLOGS
LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Scottish Government: Students experiencing hardship over summer as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) can apply for financial support if they are struggling to meet accommodation and other costs. STUDENTS
Vaccine: People over 40 whose second coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment is scheduled more than eight weeks after their first are being encouraged to seek an earlier slot. A new vaccine journey tool on the NHS Inform website allows people to check the status of their second appointment. If it is more than eight weeks from the first, another slot can be booked if there is one available. The national helpline can also be used, and drop-in clinics are being set-up around the country. VACCINE
VOLUNTEERING
Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021: As part of our Volunteer’s Week 2021 celebrations, we held The Inspiring Volunteering Awards ceremony online on 3rd June. It was attended by around 50 people, with afternoon teas for all the finalists and their nominators. The Inspiring Volunteering Awards ceremony was very different to past years but nonetheless it was still filled with appreciation and admiration for East Lothian’s volunteers. You can read more about all our nominees and winners here.
SERVICE UPDATES
LINKnet: is currently recruiting for mentees who are struggling to look for a job or looking to go for further education. If you have any clients who would benefit from these services, please refer them to us. Alternatively, we would be very grateful if you could share this information with your connections. FLYER
Please reply to our development officer Afaf at linknet2@linknetmentoring.com.
ELCAP: extend a warm invitation to the online premiere of their latest film, Enabling Independence. The film was produced by Mark Burn, a final year Film and Media student at Queen Margaret University. ‘Our charity is passionate about by enabling the individuals we support to live better, more independent lives within our community. Mark's film captures the essence of ELCAP and illustrates the positive partnerships between three of the individuals we assist - David, Lynsey and Sam - and their Support Practitioners. The premiere of Enabling Independence will take place at 6.00pm on Wednesday 16 June 2021, via Microsoft Teams. Our event will last for 30 minutes. We can't provide popcorn online, but we can promise a memorable experience for everyone who joins us via their laptop or phone. To book your place at our event, simply send an email to enquiries@elcap.org.’
Coldingham Bay Beach Wheelchair Scheme: This may be of interest as the holiday season approaches. There are three beach wheelchairs available - a Hippocampe, a Terrawheels, and a Sandcruiser All Terrain Beach Wheelchair. In addition to this we now have a Birdie Compact Folding Hoist. To find out more, go to the Sea the Change website: SEA THE CHANGE
Ageing Well: Updated Activity List FLYER
PREMISES & TECHNOLOGY
Cybersecurity: The latest edition of the Cyber Scotland bulletin is now available with information on the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) top ‘10 Tech Priorities,’ the new ICO Data Sharing Code of Practice, and current scams. CYBERSCOTLAND
FORUMS & NETWORKS
Forums
Third Sector Forum: 24th June 2021 3pm-4pm: Register
Network Meetings
Volunteering, Workforce Training and Development: 17th June 1600-1700: Register
Criminal Justice: 21st June 1500-1600: Register
Full list can be viewed on ourwebsite
FUNDING
Drug Harm: The First Minister announced a new national mission to reduce drug related deaths and harms in January 2021. This is supported by an investment of £50 million per year for the next five years. We are making £18 million of this available through four funds. These funds will be available for this year, and the next four years. Therefore, multi-year applications are welcome. These are:
Service Improvement Fund: £5 million has been allocated to continue the Improvement Fund, launched earlier this year. To provide improved services for outreach, treatment, rehabilitation and after care
Local Support Fund: £5 million has been allocated to continue the Grassroots Fund, launched earlier this year. To provide access to funding for a wide range of communities and grassroots organisations which support the aims of the national mission
Recovery Fund: £5 million has been allocated to support access to residential rehabilitation by providing additional residential rehabilitation capacity, support people to access residential rehabilitation and support people after they leave residential rehabilitation
Children and Families Fund: £3 million has been allocated to improve support for children, young people and families impacted by drug use, and ensure all children, young people and families have access to services
These funds are accessible by not-for-profit organisations working in the drugs sector, including Integration Authorities, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, third sector organisations and grassroots/community organisations. Multi-year funding is available, and applications will be accepted and grants awarded on a rolling basis. MELDAP, our local drug and alcohol partnership has a coordinating role. Please let them know if you are applying meldap@eastlothian.gov They also suggest that applicants consider collaborative approaches with other services and partner organisations. MORE INFORMATION
TRAINING & LEARNING
Good Conversations Training2021 Cohort 10 + 11 Supporting self-management through good conversations with ‘prepared people’ The ‘Good Conversations’ course brings together people to explore and practice the skills and techniques which enable us to:
Focus on ‘what matters’ to people and what they want to achieve from support
Explore with people how to harness and build on their strengths; social networks; and community supports
Explore how they can prepare people to be ready to have this conversation
It is a highly participatory, skills-based course, where the facilitators encourage people to bring and use their existing knowledge and experience to contribute to the learning experience. Please choose cohort 10 or 11
You will need to attend all 5 workshops ,9.30 – 12.30 pm, Venue: TEAMS
Cohort 10: Workshop 1: Wed 18th Aug , Workshop 2: Tues 31st Aug, Workshop 3: Wed 15th Sept, Workshop 4: Wed 29th Sept, Workshop 5: Tues 14th Dec: Shared Learning Event
Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd July 21 Aileen.alexander@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Cohort 11: Workshop 1: Tues 5th Oct, Workshop 2: Wed 20th Oct, Workshop 3: Tues 2nd Nov, Workshop 4: Wed 17th Nov, Workshop 5: Tues 14th Dec: Shared Learning Event
Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd July 21 Aileen.alexander@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
A Human Experience: living with mental health issues, Tuesday 29 June 2021 from 2pm to 4.30pm. An interactive online workshop by people with lived experience of mental health issues. We meet regularly to explore our different experiences of living with mental health issues. We invite you to join us, hear what we have to say and join in if you wish. We welcome people with lived experience, friends, family, and workers. For more information, email Anne at anne@capsadvocacy.org
SURF Award Workshopswill allow you to learn more about the 2020 SURF Award finalists, as they share the learning from their journey. Each event will also feature input from a relevant national agency, before opening up to a national policy discussion. The events include;
Successful methods of supporting young people to overcome barriers to employment: SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop – 8th July 2021
Achieving wider community regeneration outcomes through housing led approaches: SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop – 15th July 2021
Transferable lessons for place-based regeneration: SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop – 22nd July 2021
How can embedding artistic approaches enable communities to become agents for change? SURF Awards Shared Learning Workshop – 29th July 2021
To book see here SURF BOOKING
Glasgow CVS(MVA’s equivalent in Glasgow) has been awarded funding to deliver free H&S training to third sector organisations across Scotland. Upcoming courses include:
Returning to the Workplace - Limited Places Remaining, BSL Interpreter available for this session,Thursday 1stJuly 2021, 10am to 12pm BOOKING
COSHH,Wednesday 7thJuly 2021, 10am to 12pm BOOKING
Slips, Trips & FallsTuesday 13thJuly 2021, 2pm to 4pm BOOKING
Office Health & SafetyThursday 22ndJuly 2021, 10am to 12pm BOOKING
Returning to the WorkplaceMonday 2ndAugust 2021, 2pm to 4pm BOOKING
Occupational DrivingWednesday 11thAugust 2021, 10am to 12pm BOOKING
Fire Safety BSL Interpreter available for this sessionThursday 19thAugust 2021, 10am to 12pm BOOKING
