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Scottish Government – Programme for Government (September 2020)   We have been through difficult times as a country. Since the start of this crisis, we have asked so much of our public services, individuals and businesses. Each and every one of us has played a part in helping to suppress the spread of and risk […]

Supporting The Third Sector and Social Enterprise September 2020 Within our communities, the third sector and social enterprises play a crucial role – supporting community development, inclusive growth, and providing lifeline services, facilities, and employment. A thriving third sector and growing volunteering is vital to Scotland.  Its economic and social contribution is vast and as […]

Last year Outside the Box and a team at the Innovation Hub at Health Improvement Scotland worked with people in rural communities, to look at models of community-led support and how these can improve the range of supports, especially for people living in rural areas which are not covered well by the main services – […]

There are lots of opportunities to engage with other social enterprise via the wide range of virtual SEN sessions in the coming month listed below. Up until earlier this week, the numerous SEN sessions we’ve held since lockdown have all taken place without incident. However, the worldwide Zoom down time experienced on Monday provided a powerful […]

Last week, Scottish Government announced the easing of more restrictions relating to sport and physical activity.  This included confirmation that indoor sports facilities, gyms and swimming pools can re-open from Monday 31 August 2020.  More information can be found in the updated version of Scotland’s Route Map   Guidance was released from Scottish Government in […]

The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee is calling for views on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on social care services at home. Earlier this year the Committee planned to explore how social care could work differently in the future. This work was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee will now resume […]

    Projekt 42 is a mental health and physical fitness charity based in Leith Edinburgh, throughout COVID-19 they have digitalized much of their service offering and are now providing online fitness, yoga, counselling and physio based rehabilitation. Our affordable online counselling services give you the opportunity to access a safe environment to talk, helping […]

  (7th – 11th September) ‘The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland’s (the ALLIANCE) first week-long online conference includes contributions from high-profile national and international speakers, interactive workshops and webinars, creative and relaxation sessions, film screenings, and much more. Delegates can take part in individual sessions or the whole event online.  This is a free […]

    Thursday 17th September (10 – 12, 1-3pm)   Prep Table is a social enterprise aiming to make the food industry more open, fair and ethical for producers, suppliers, employees and customers. Using  top quality, healthy, locally produced and ethically sustainable food in their café and external catering service, also providing space, support and […]

Group Info  The 10 week course is for any woman interested in learning more about the effects of domestic abuse and, in particular, for women who experience or have experienced domestic abuse.   Where and When Courses are taking place online via Zoom: a video conferencing platform. Each group meeting is on for around an […]

  Overview of training: Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training aims to increase practitioners’ knowledge and confidence around identifying and supporting older people at home in the community who are at risk or are suffering from malnutrition. This training incorporates information on: Common signs and symptoms of malnutrition. Guidance around supporting individuals using Food […]

    Street Soccer Scotland has been announced as a winner in the regional stage (SCOTLAND) of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards. The awards highlight and recognise entrepreneurs who are transforming their industries, the economy and society. Street Soccer Scotland has received the accolade in the Social Entrepreneur of the Year category which seeks to recognise […]