Covid-19 & 3rd Sector Update 30/06/2021

LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

• SERVICE UPDATES

• FUNDING

• TRAINING & LEARNING

 

LOCAL & NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 

Scottish Government: The whole of Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19 July if all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met. Current levels will remain in place for the next three weeks with a review taking place on 13 July although some changes, such as minor relaxations to rules on events such as weddings and funerals will come into place on 28 June. During a statement to Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed that from 19 July physical distancing outdoors will be removed and physical distancing for indoor public areas will reduce to one metre if the data allows. Limits on outdoor gatherings will also be removed on this date given the reduced risk of outdoor transmission at this stage in the vaccination programme. If the necessary conditions on vaccination and harm reduction continue to be met, all major remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted on 9 August.  Some measures are expected to continue beyond Level 0 including a greater degree of working from home than pre COVID-19 where this is possible and appropriate based on business and employee choice.  RESTRICTIONS
 

SERVICE UPDATES 

Volunteer Centre East Lothian:We’re hiring!
Community Taskforce Volunteer Coordinator& Funding & Communications Officer

The Coordinator will play a key role in delivering our high-quality services for people living in the East Lothian. You will be responsible for assessing the needs of the older people referred to us and tailoring the support offered to them based on their individual needs and interests. For more information and to apply visit Good moves. GOOD MOVES

The Funding & Communications Officer vacancy is an exciting new role, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive funding and communications officer who can demonstrate a real passion for income generation and who can make a tangible contribution to increasing the charity’s and supporting the local third sectors funding position, while helping to raise the charity’s profile via communications strategy. We require someone who understands the nature of what we do and can empathise with the Third Sector. You will work alongside the Chief Officer to develop and implement a Funding and Communications Strategy for the organisation. For more information and to apply visit Good moves. GOOD MOVES

MYPAS: Family Counsellor (Young People) – East Lothian, 25 hours per week, £30,473 - £32,260 (pro-rata), MYPAS has been awarded funding from East Lothian Council on an initial one year pilot basis to deliver Family Counselling with young people (12-18 years of age) and their families. MYPAS is recruiting a full time Family Counsellor to deliver this work. The postholder will be responsible for providing Family Counselling with young people aged 12-18, and their families, within a holistic service.ADVERT

Venture Trust: Believes no one should be left behind because they are struggling with adversity, inequality or vulnerability. We are supporting people to gain life skills, stability and confidence. We focus on the path to a positive future, without forgetting what led people to us. Each person’s circumstances and needs sit at the centre of our approach.

All of our programmes (please see the attachments) follow a three-phase personal development journey of one-to-one and group support, outdoor learning experience, and ongoing skills development and community-based support. Each programme is designed to support and challenge individuals to reflect on beliefs, attitudes and behaviours so they can unlock skills and learn new, more positive, ways of approaching situations. Inspiring Young Futures leaflet, Living Wild leaflet, Next Steps leaflet, Outdoor Therapy, Positive Futures leaflet, Venture Trust

FUNDING

REMINDER: Information Session on Scottish Government Funding to reduce drug related deaths and harmsTuesday 6 July 10am
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. They 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.

Bids should support the priorities in the Mid and East Lothian Drugs and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP) plan:MELDAP

Vaccine/Testing Micro Grants: The Lothian Health Foundation have invested another £10k in the micro-grants programme to support the response to COVID.
 
The scope of this second tranche of money is wider than previously applied in that the grants are also to support communities to get tested as well as support take up vaccination opportunities. EVOC have updated the application for more information visit their website: EVOC 
 

 

TRAINING & LEARNING

Trauma, Domestic Abuse and Children and Young People under 18, Thursday the 29th July 2021, 9.30am - 12pm The training will focus on the impact domestic abuse has on children and young people under 18, the effect on development and trauma and the impact on child and family functioning. Participants will gain an overview of the Safe and Together model and will look at how to respond safely to disclosures by minimising service generated risks and re-traumatisation. The booking form can be accessed here but you have to download it before filling it in, otherwise your details will be available to the next person who opens it. BOOKING

Improving Our Practice on Violence Against Women and Girls: Spotlight On Domestic Abuse: Session 1 Monday 19th July 9.30am – 12.30pm Session 2 Wednesday 21st July 9.30am – 12.30pm This is an introductory, multi-agency, two part training that aims to develop your understanding of domestic abuse, as a form of gender based violence. During the two sessions we will explore the root causes of domestic abuse, the impact of domestic abuse on women, the complexities involved in leaving abusive relationships, and the main elements of best practices with women. See here for details on how to book. You need to download and save the form before filling it in, otherwise the next person who opens the link will see your details. DOMESTIC ABUSE