Latest News and Forthcoming Events
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News
New pilot project for vision impaired people 15 Feb 2012
My Guide
The My Guide pilot is a collaborative project between Guide Dogs and local organisations, supporting blind and partially sighted people who may not have ... more
OfT takes action over 'unfair' mobility aids market 13 Feb 2012
The Office of Fair Trading (OfT) has taken action against a leading stairlift company following a study into “unfair business practices” across the mobility aids ... more
Public anger mounting over disabled girl's school ordeal 09 Feb 2012
Further calls have been made for a council to fully investigate a teacher who forced a five-year-old disabled girl to wipe up her own urine.
Councillor ... more
The Institute of Fundraising launches a new resource hub 06 Feb 2012
THE UK’s fundraising support body has launched a new-look website with freshly developed digital features to advance its online offering for fundraisers and those interested in ... more
Latest news on the Welfare Reform Bill 01 Feb 2012
UPDATE 3rd Feb 2012: The Government has forced unpopular welfare 'reform' legislation through Parliament despite widespread opposition and criticism.
On Wednesday the 3rd of February the government defied ... more
How the safety net designed to help those most in need became a nightmare 31 Jan 2012
She's a cancer survivor. One appointment was about helping her with the twisted and inflamed gut that is a side-effect of the powerful chemotherapy drugs ... more
A brief guide to the Welfare Reform Bill of 2012 25 Jan 2012
This bill is still to pass through the House of Lords at the time of writing but UPDATE will regularly revise this page and keep ... more
DLA reform: DPOs could boycott government consultations 23 Jan 2012
Leading figures in the disability movement say they could stop cooperating with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if the government’s welfare reform bill ... more
Events
Discounts and reductions for short breaks and respite care in East Lothian 23 Feb 2012
Discounts available at Leuchie House Short Break Care, East Lothian
Due to popular demand, Leuchie House are offering 2 five night short breaks at Leuchie House. If ... more
Help beat breast cancer by recycling your old mobile phone! 23 Feb 2012
Help beat breast cancer by recycling your mobile phone. Simply put your old mobile phone in an envelope or Jiffy Bag and send it to:
Freepost ... more
Free Poverty Alliance Seminars: Tackling Poverty During Austerity 28 Feb 2012
The Poverty Alliance is running a series of eight FREE seminars across Scotland in February 2012 looking at the challenges for tackling poverty in the ... more
New websites and training for anyone supporting a person with a learning disability 28 Feb 2012
Two new websites for anyone supporting a person with a learning disability in Scotland, and free training during February 2012
NHS Education for Scotland has developed ... more
One Parent Families Scotland Welfare Reform Session 05 Mar 2012
Do you work with lone parents? Would you like to know how Welfare Reform is likely to impact on them now and in the future?
If ... more
Self Directed Support changes: What does it mean to me? 06 Mar 2012
A free information event and an opportunity to ask your questions 6 March 2012
Later this year the Scottish Parliament should pass the Self Directed Support ... more
4th Annual Complaints and Customer Services Conference 08 Mar 2012
Putting Customer Focus at the Heart of Service Provision
A One Day Conference – Thursday 8th March 2012
Keynote speaker, Jim Martin, Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
Conference outline
How ... more
Putting Customer Focus at the Heart of Service Provision 08 Mar 2012
Putting Customer Focus at the Heart of Service Provision
4th Annual Complaints and Customer Services Conference
Thursday 8th March 2012
COSLA Conference Centre, Verity House, Haymarket, Edinburgh
Keynote Speaker: ... more
Scottish Government and Local Authorities: Building strong and vibrant communities 13 Mar 2012
Scottish Government and Local Authorities: Building strong and vibrant communities, a one day conference on Tuesday 13th March 2012, Edinburgh
Conference Theme
This conference will examine the future ... more
Meet potential funders and funding opportunites for the Third Sector 14 Mar 2012
2012 'Funding the Future' conference Wednesday 14 March The tenth annual 'Funding the Future' conference will be hosted by Action Planning at Central Hall Westminster ... more
LSA Seminars / Conferences Feb, March, April 2012 21 Mar 2012
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (March seminars only)25% OFF if booked before Friday 24th February 2012*
February 2012NEW Effective Email and Time Management - Wed 22 Feb 12, ... more
NEW: Lung Ha's inclusive theatre presents Antigone 21 Mar 2012
A co-production between Lung Ha's Theatre Company and NYOS Futures
ANTIGONE
by Sophocles, in a new version by Adrian Osmond
In a war-torn land, a young woman takes ... more
Medication Training - Train the Trainer 27 Mar 2012
This full day course is for experienced trainers with the responsibility for delivering training within their organisations. The content of the course has been designed ... more
Self Directed Support Scotland Conference 29 Mar 2012
Thursday 29th March 2012, Edinburgh
Booking Reference Code TSMK – Please quote this when booking places
Please note that we are now taking bookings on this popular, ... more
Promoting Equality During Austerity: A One Day Conference 18 Apr 2012
Promoting Equality During Austerity: A One Day Conference
Wednesday 18th April 2012, The Point Hotel, Edinburgh
Early Bird Discount applicable until Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Speakers confirmed to ... more