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Information Bulletin Edinburgh city wide networks

Information Bulletin Number: 44 Date circulated: August 2013

Section 1 Classes, Courses, Training, Support, Publications Page 1-6 Section 2 Events, Fairs, Community Days and Seminars Page 7 Section 3 Health Service / Statutory Agency / Government - Page 8-11 documents and information Section 4 Strategies, Consultations, Campaigns and Page 12 Websites Section 5 Organisations, Groups, Networks and Charities - Page 13 News and Information Section 6 Funding Opportunities and Grants Page 14-16 Section 7 Useful websites and contacts Page 17-20

Section 1 Classes, Courses, Workshops, Training, Support and Publications 1 Partners in Advocacy A Collective Advocacy group is being held on a fortnightly basis for people with a physical disability who are 16+ years old. What is collective advicacy? People are supported to come together to explore issues of common concern and support one another with these specific issues. The group as a whole may campaign on an issue that affects them all. For more information contact Zofia Bukiel Partners in Advocacy, 2nd Floor, Beaverhall House, 27/5 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh EH7 4JE Phone 0131 478 7724/23 Mobile: 0779 274 8079 E-mail: [email protected]

2 Edinburgh Leisure – Get Active £10 Cards This card is for customers on a low income who are claiming Job seekers allowance, Income support, Guaranteed Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) (income based element only) Eligible customers will be able to purchase the monthly pass for £10, providing them with access to our gyms (15 to choose from), fitness classes (700+ per week) and 10 swimming- pools (including sauna’s and steam rooms) every day from opening to 4pm. Cards can be purchased at the reception of any Edinburgh Leisure venue. The card lasts for a 1 month period from date of purchase. The pass can be renewed on a monthly basis. Benefits of the £10 Monthly Pass  It supports people on a very low income to get started and stay active with affordable activities  It Will enable very low income customers on our various targeted programmes to continue with their preferred activity and health goal once they have completed this  Ensures customers can enjoy being active and healthy *Welfare benefits – Edinburgh Leisure are aware of changes in the pipeline, criteria will reflect 1 the changes when they take place.

3 Youth Scotland Youth Scotland is the network of youth clubs and groups across Scotland. It is the largest non-uniformed youth organisation in Scotland and delivers quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support to community based youth work across Scotland. To subscribe to Youth Scotland e-news, click on the following link http://ys.cmph.org 4 EVOC “at 800″ – outreach to vulnerable groups in Edinburgh It is possible that when mobile phone companies go over to 4G soon, some households will suffer from interference on their televisions. This happens at the 800mhz range which is why an agency of this name has been set up to support this change. “at 800” has a simple role to play: to ensure people can still watch their Freeview television when 4G mobile services at 800 MHz are launched and sort out any disruption by providing advice, and in some cases home visits or alternative equipment. You can find out more here. Approximately four weeks before an area goes live, some homes will receive a postcard and a filter which will need to be fitted to the existing aerial. EVOC is carrying out outreach work in Edinburgh to ensure that specific target groups in particular are supported to install their filters. We are raising awareness with viewers themselves, their carers and the agencies that support them in the run up to this change. We have specific target groups of people we would like to reach, and these groups can be given free support to ensure they are not affected by any disruption to their services.  Those aged 75 or over  Those eligible for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Constant Allowance or Mobility Supplement  Those registered blind or partially sighted older people It may be possible to arrange for someone to attend groups to highlight and explain these changes. Please contact Josie Isles for more information. Email: Josie Isles Telephone: 555 9100 5 Psoriasis Scotland PSALV, Psoriasis Scotland is the only patient-led Scottish charity, SC034239, working for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Part-funded by a Scottish Government 16b grant over the past few years, PSALV has been charged with raising awareness and promoting the needs of people with these long-term conditions. PSALV helped initiate a Cross Party Group (CPG) for psoriasis and PsA. Cross-Party groups provide an opportunity for members of all parties, outside organisations and members of the public to meet and discuss a shared interest in a particular cause or subject. The next CPG is due to be held on: Wed 25 September 2013, 6pm, Committee Room 4, Scottish Parliament, Holyrood. Presentation from the Home Phototherapy Team, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. People wishing to attend should provide advance notice, for security purposes, to: [email protected] Mairi MacIver PSALV,Psoriasis Scotland.

Director: Janice Johnson, 54 Bellevue Road, Edinburgh EH7 4DE Email: [email protected] Tel 0131 556 4117 Fax 0131 558 7221 Mobile 07831563041 Office Hours: Monday am / Tuesday am/ Thursday am / Friday am Website: www.psoriasisscotland.org.uk

2 6 Edinburgh Community Food Edinburgh Community Food - promoting healthy eating, tackling health inequalities and the home of the Edinburgh Food and Health Training Hub Website: www.edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk Training courses: www.foodandhealthtraining.org.uk REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Suitable for anyone working with food or wanting to work with food REHIS Elementary Food and Health (Nutrition) Suitable for anyone working with food or would like to know more about healthy food Training the Trainers General courses for trainers 7 Paths For All Paths For All have launched a new Community Pedometer Pack designed for use in a group environment to get people out, active and walking more on a 12 week programme. It's a brilliant, user friendly tool, with pedometers and diaries for a group of 10 people with a handy guide and online resources for group leaders. More information at Paths For All

8 New App Helps Young People Affected by Another's Drinking (YPAAD) Alcohol Focus Scotland have launched YPAAD a new smartphone app which gives advice and services of support for teenagers who are affected by alcohol problems in their family. YPAAD can be downloaded to Blackberry and Android devices. Download here

9 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) – Support in Mind Supporting someone with a mental health problem can be an exhausting and isolating experience. For some this may lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, thinking you can’t cope and you may find that you are not necessarily taking good care of yourself to the extent that your own mental and physical wellbeing is affected. WRAP is a self-management plan that helps people attain their highest possible level of wellness. It is based around hope, personal responsibility, education, self advocacy and support. Only you can devise your own WRAP by thinking about what keeps you feeling better, things you need to do to stay well, and by recognising triggers and early warning signs that things may not be going too well for you. WRAP can help you keep track of difficult feelings and behaviours and help you develop action plans to recover and maintain your own wellness. WRAP will also help you to:  Increase hope for the future  Regain control in your life  Increase your confidence and self esteem  Increase your ability to cope  Support you to reach your own personal goals The sessions below are aimed in particular at relatives, partners and friends of those experiencing mental ill health. Details of next WRAP workshops: The Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3RZ Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th November 2013 10am – 4pm. Buffet lunch will be provided. For more information or if you wish to attend the WRAP workshops please contact: Lorraine Keith, Edinburgh Carers Officer, Support in Mind Scotland 0131 629 1844 or [email protected]

3 10 Health All Round - groups

Springwell Strollers Shorter walks led by walk leaders aimed at encouraging people to get more active. If you are new to getting active, just getting back into it or recovering from illness then these walks are perfect for you. Shorter walks in the local area make these ideal for those looking to improve their health and well—being. Working with you, we can gradually help you build up your activity level helping you onto better health.

Springwell Striders This group is more suited to those who may already be quite active. Walks last for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The group use local paths to explore the city and discover the greenspace Edinburgh has to offer. The social element is very important and walks always finish with a coffee and a chat.

For further details of the Strollers or Striders contact Alan on: 0131 337 1376 or [email protected] Both groups meet Tuesdays @ 1pm Springwell House, Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2JL.

Women’s Walking Group Women’s Group Walking Group Programme 21st Aug-9th Oct 2013 Meet Every Wednesday at Springwell House at 10.45am 28th Aug Springwell House to Holy Corner, Morninside 4th Sep Springwell House to Craigleith Shopping Centre via Roseburn Path 11th Sep Springwell House to Wester Hailes Plaza via Canal 18th Sep Springwell House to Corstorphine Hill 25th Sept Springwell House to Madows via Canal 2nd Oct Springwell House to Dean Village via Water of Leith 9th Oct Springwell House to Colinton Dell via Canal

To join in or for more information, please contact Maysoon on 0131 337 1376, email [email protected]

Raising Children With Confidence 7 week course Thursdays 12.45pm to 14.45pm At Tynecastle Community Wing starting Thursday 26th September 2013 This course aims to give parents and carers the chance to explore emotional well-being and how we can best promote it in ourselves and our children. Drawing on the latest findings and research it helps to explain why what you do makes a difference. The course covers the following topics: What is emotional health and well-being (introductory session) 1. Why Do Kids Do That? (Looking inside children’s brains) 2. What’s Love Got To Do With It? (How relationships shape child development) 3. Cotton Wool Kids? (Helping children cope with the ups and downs of life) 4. Staying Connected! (Listening differently to understand better) 5. What Makes Us, Us? (How thoughts and feelings influence behaviour) 6. Time Well Spent? (How to fit it all in, in the 21st century) 7. End of Course Certificate & Celebration (How the course has changed you)

For More information or to book a place, please contact Maysoon either by email [email protected] or by phone 01313371376. Creche is available but must be booked in advance.

4 Sport, Physical Activity and Re - Kinect S.P.A.R.K an 8 week program using sport and physical activity to engage young men aged 18 – 35 years back into positive life experiences. Each session includes an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities. An informal social session will be held after the activity. These will be based on providing information on a variety of topics including healthy eating. The aim is to:  Engage, inspire and motivate.  Improve health and well – being.  Provide support into other services and activities. Starts – Wednesday 18th September 2013 If you, or you are working with someone you think might be interested in coming along please contact Alan on: Alan – 337 1376 or [email protected] Where: Tynecastle Stadium – Meet outside Club shop, Mcleod Street. When: Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm (from 18th September 2013).

11 Free support from The Cranfield Trust The Cranfield Trust offers free mentoring, impartial advice and support to non-profit organisations throughout the country. The Trust supports charities whose primary purpose is to address issues of poverty, disability or social exclusion. Projects typically might involve a volunteer support worker giving support for 4-6 days over several months. If you would like to learn more about how The Cranfield Trust can support your organisation, please email us, [email protected]

12 Children, Carers and Second Hand Smoke (Across Scotland) In this free one-day workshop from ASH Scotland, you will learn about second-hand smoke, its impact on families and children and how you can help. ASH aim to not only give you the facts but also the skills to make a real difference! Courses are as follows:  24th September, Edinburgh  2nd October, Glasgow  8th October, Dundee  22nd October, Stirling  26th October, Edinburgh  30th October, Inverness  5th November, Dunfermline Contact ASH to book a place or find out more.

13 Canal College The Scottish Waterways Trust is running its first ever canal college. The canal college offers young people (16 to 25) the opportunity to gain experience 2 days per week working on various natural, cultural and built heritage projects outdoors on the Union Canal, Edinburgh. They are looking to recruit young people 16 - 25 year olds to get involved and anyone over the age of 25 to be a volunteer mentor.

Information on the Canal College: - Two days a week the young people will participate in activities along the canal learning about the natural, cultural and built heritage of the Union Canal. There are also volunteering activities planned to improve the canal area, making it a better environment for the natural habitat to thrive and for local people to enjoy. - There is an the opportunity to study at Oatridge agricultural college two days a week and work towards an SVQ (care and maintain strcture and surfaces) - The programme is run through the Scottish Waterways Trust and runs for 14 weeks

5 Information on volunteer mentor role: The role of the Mentor is to offer the benefit of their work skills and/or life experience. For example, this could be showing a young person how to use basic hand tools or help identify wildlife. No formal qualifications or specific experience however the following may be useful: experience of supporting/teaching/working with teenagers/youths, general technical skills, knowledge of wildlife/nature.

If this sounds of interest or you would like more information get in touch with Danielle the Project Coordinator on 07795 645683 or [email protected]

14 Heat Heroes Although it’s still warm at the moment, our team of volunteers are primed and ready to help any older households with high energy costs or problems with their energy supplier. If we can provide advice and support now then people will be better prepared for winter. Also if people are looking for grants for heating systems or insulation, then if they can be referred during the summer there is a higher chance the measures will be installed by the time the cold weather sets in. To refer someone, fill in the referral form on our website on the following link: http://www.changeworks.org.uk/householders/free-energy-advice-referral-form/569/

If it’s easier for you we can take referrals over the phone, by post, or fax. Drew Murphy, Senior Affordable Warmth Advisor, Changeworks , 36 Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 5PY T 0131 468 8669 or general enquiries 0131 555 4010 M 07717 130 569 F 0131 555 2768 E [email protected] W www.changeworks.org.uk

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6 Section 2 Events, Fairs, Community Days and Seminars

1 SIGN Public Event Since 1993, SIGN has developed national evidence based guidelines for the NHS in Scotland across a wide range of clinical fields. At this significant milestone in our history we would like to reflect on the impact SIGN guidelines have had on clinical practice, service design and medical education. On Monday November 4, 2013 SIGN will be holding a public event to celebrate our 20th anniversary which will include an exhibition of materials from SIGN’s past and present and keynote presentations by invited speakers, all of which are open to any member of the public. We hope you might be able to attend the exhibition and presentations – further details are available on the SIGN website http://www.sign.ac.uk/about/20th.html

As part of this event we are also inviting the submission of posters which demonstrate ways in which SIGN has influenced clinical care and patients’ experiences in Scotland since 1993. Producing a poster for the SIGN 20th anniversary exhibition is a great opportunity for you to be able to showcase your work and help us to celebrate two decades of national guidelines. To enter the poster exhibition, you must submit an abstract detailing your proposed poster. Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission form by Monday 2 September. Further details are available on the SIGN website http://www.sign.ac.uk/about/poster.html

Karen Graham | Patient Involvement Officer, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network Gyle Square, 1South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB tel: 0131 623 4740 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sign.ac.uk Twitter: @signguidelines Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scottish-Intercollegiate-Guidelines-Network- SIGN/263272830354510

2 Volunteer Centre Edinburgh Fair Edinburgh’s Annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair will take place on Wednesday 25th September from 11am to 7pm at St Paul's and St George's Church on York Place. The biggest event of its kind in Scotland! With over a thousand members of the public expected, this is a great recruitment and networking opportunity. Now firmly positioned as the capital’s volunteering event of the year, the fair will showcase volunteering opportunities from across the city, helping to put volunteers in touch with volunteer involving organisations and vice-versa.

3 Best practice in working with older LGBT people (Edinburgh) A free event on best practice in working with older LGBT people on Wednesday 11th September 2013 at The City Chambers Business Centre, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ. The event will include the launch of the LGBT Age film, made in conjunction with award winning film maker Michael Rea and well-known local musician Lorna Brooks. Speakers will include Kate Fearnly, Alzheimer Scotland and Richard Ward, University of Stirling. For further information or to book a place – please contact Stefan Milenkovic on 0131 523 1102 – [email protected] or Sarah Anderson on 0131 523 1100- [email protected] as soon as possible.

7 Section 3 Health Service / Statutory Agencies / Government - documents and information

1 Future Requirements of Public Involvement in Health and Social Care Integration - Report This report by ODS Consulting for the Scottish Health Council explores the future requirements and possibilities for public involvement in Scotland within the context of planned integration between adult health and social care services. Following the publication of the report the Scottish Health Council has hosted event this summer which looked at developing a vision for public involvement within integrated adult health and social care services. The event looked at how people are currently involved in health and social care and drew on examples of individual perspectives. Copies of the full report, summary and a ‘think piece’ are available on the Scottish Health Council website here With the recent introduction of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill, the events considered what a national outcome around public involvement would look like and how this could be used and assessed.

2 Joint Inspection of Services for Adults - Consultation on Methodology A joint approach to the inspection of adult services is being undertaken by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate to examine the effectiveness of collaborative working, primarily between health, social work and social care services, to improve outcomes for adults who use services and for their carers. Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate are reviewing the quality indicators and quality illustrations and are pleased to invite you to one of our consultation events. This will give you the opportunity to share your views on the proposed methodology and documentation. We greatly value your feedback and will use it to finalise the methodology prior to implementation in 2014/15. The events will take place on: Monday 30 September 2013, Station Hotel, 1 Leonard Street, Perth PH2 8HE Monday 7 October 2013, Mercure Hotel, 201 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1DG Monday 28 October 2013, King James Hotel, 107 Leith Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SW Events will start at 1.00pm with tea/coffee available on arrival and close at 4.00pm. If you would like to apply to attend please contact Michelle Cassidy, project administrator [email protected] asap as applications must be submitted by 30 August 2013.

3 Information Services Division Scotland ISD Scotland, part of NHS Scotland has recently posted the following publications on their website. Teenage Pregnancies Continuing Care Census Alcohol Brief Interventions

4 Engaging Young People in Volunteering in Health The National Group for Volunteering in NHS Scotland is currently working on guidance for NHS Boards to support them in engaging young volunteers. NHS Boards have reported increasing applications from aspiring healthcare professionals and expressed concerns about sourcing suitable opportunities to meet their often limited availability between the school year and university courses. The Group is keen to include input from those who currently engage with young people, in particular staff from a volunteer setting. For more information on this work contact Alan Bigham the Programme Manager.

8 5 Encouraging people to join Community Councils A drive has begun to encourage more people to join their local community council and help represent the views of residents in their area. All of Edinburgh’s community councils are seeking nominations for election starting on 2 September but many have struggled in the past to attract new members. A publicity campaign has been run to seek nominations to ensure that community councils can continue to thrive and play an important role in the health of the capital’s neighbourhoods. Community Councils receive a grant to cover running costs and training is available. They are represented on each of the 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships established across the city and work alongside elected members, representatives from NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, the voluntary sector and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to improve the local area and allocate local grants. Anyone aged 16 years or older and registered to vote can join. Follow the link below to the council website for more information. More information and advice is available from: Eileen Hewitt, Community Council Liaison Officer Telephone: 0131 469 3838 Email: [email protected] Websites: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycouncils www.edinburghnp.org.uk

6 Edinburgh's Community Plan The Edinburgh Partnership Board has approved and published the Edinburgh Community Plan 2013 - 2016, the version of the city’s Single Outcome Agreement (SOA). This document sets out the local outcomes to be delivered by the city’s public services across sectors. Edinburgh’s SOA is developed by its Community Planning Partnership (CPP), the Edinburgh Partnership, with input across sectors via the Edinburgh Compact Partnership. A number of national and local drivers have contributed to this latest revision of Edinburgh’s SOA. These include:  the recommendations of the Christie Commission on the future of public services;  the Scottish Government Guidance to Community Planning Partnerships requiring that CPPs “have a strong commitment to performance improvement and quality standards, with a robust self assessment as a starting point”;  the Audit Scotland report on Improving Community Planning in Scotland;  and the ambitions articulated by the Edinburgh Partnership itself at its Summit meeting in October 2012, placing emphasis on workforce leadership and development, co-production and cooperation, and the development of preventative approaches. This most recent SOA (the Edinburgh Community Plan 2013 - 2016) reflects the city’s continued commitment to cooperative engagement with the Third Sector, and the success of the Edinburgh Compact in building stronger links between the statutory and voluntary sectors. The voluntary sector feeds into the Compact Partnership via the Third Sector Strategy Group (TSSG). From a Compact Partnership perspective, the Edinburgh Community Plan 2013 - 2016 contains some notable features:  a greater understanding of and emphasis on social value  a clear commitment to deliver on Edinburgh’s Volunteering Strategy for 2012-2017  a clear commitment to develop, then deliver on, a Social Enterprise Strategy and a Strategy to Build Social Value. The Edinburgh Partnership now awaits comment from the Scottish Government.

7 NHS Lothian Health and Lifestyles Survey NHS Lothian has published a report on the Lothian Health & Lifestyle Survey 2010, focusing on the individual Community Health Partnerships. The aim of the Lothian Health & Lifestyle Survey 2010 is to find out more about the health of 9 people in Lothian, to help identify what people need to enjoy the best possible health and to help improve health services. The report focuses on the results for the individual Community Health Partnerships/ Community Health & Care Partnership. Where possible, the findings are compared to those from the Lothian Health & Life Survey 2002 in order to identify health trends in Lothian. The report covers the key topics in the survey and is a selected analysis of the survey data.

8 Integration of Health & Social Care – The Public Bodies (Joint Working Scotland) Bill – Update For a copy of the bill follow the link to the Scottish Government website: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/help/63845.aspx The integration of health and social care is being progressed through the Public Bodies (Joint Working Scotland) Bill. On 28th May 2013, the Scottish Government introduced the Bill to the Scottish Parliament. This followed last year’s consultation on proposals to integrate the planning and delivery of adult health and social care. The Bill provides a framework within which partners will plan and deliver integrated health and social care services for adults. It is due to become an Act sometime in 2014. The outcomes are to:  improve the quality and consistency of services for patients, carers, service users and their families  provide seamless, joined up quality health and social care services and  effectively and efficiently deliver services that meet people’s needs

The Bill has 4 Parts. Part 1 is the substantive part and covers the functions of Health Boards and Local Authorities – 1 of 4 different models of integration can be adopted. Scottish Ministers will introduce national health and wellbeing outcomes, which the plans and models will work towards. These will be established through consultation with Health Boards, Local Authorities, Integration Joint Boards, and recipients of services, carers and organisations providing health and social care support and services.

9 Cool Heads: Stress Essentials Cool Heads: Stress Essentials is a booklet developed by NHS Health Scotland for young people (12-16 year olds) experiencing issues such as peer pressure, relationship issues, exam pressure, feeling lonely, cyberbullying or self-harm. It explains the most common reasons for experiencing these types of stresses and offers practical ways to tackle the problems when things get tough as well as where to go for help. You can find the full guide here: www.healthscotland.com/documents/1485.aspx. For more information, please contact Emma Lyon, Mental Health Improvement Programme Officer, at [email protected] or on 0131 313 7515. The resource is designed to complement the training course, Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid – Young, which is mentioned in this issue’s training section.

10 Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid – Young People (Across Scotland) Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid – Young People offers both a 3-day Trainer for Trainer course as well as a 14-hour blended course supporting adults to recognise mental health problems such as risk factors or warning signs and giving the initial first stage help in the journey to recovery. It aims to:  Preserve life  To provide health to prevent the mental health problem or crisis developing into a more serious state  To promote understanding of mental health issues  To provide comfort to a person experiencing distress  Promote healing and recovery of good mental health You will find the dates of the next courses in your area at: http://www.smhfa.com/index.aspx.

10 For more information, please contact Mechele Wimble, Learning & Development Officer, at [email protected] Tel: 0131 5368772.

11 What to expect from your doctor: new guide for patients The General Medical Council (GMC) recently launched a guide for patients setting out what they can expect from doctors. The guide underlines the importance of dignity, mutual respect and partnership between patients and their doctor. It sets out the duties of the doctor including the need to be honest and open if things go wrong, and to make the care of patients their first concern. The GMC state that this guide should complement the GMC’s core guidance to good medical practice, which sets out the standards expected of every doctor on its register. The standards apply to all doctors whether in a GP practice, hospital, independent clinic or community setting. The new guide is available to download from the GMC website at www.gmc-uk.org along with an easy read version and translations in different languages.

12 Time for me Mondays! There was once a farmer who fell on very hard times when his potato crop failed. But as luck would have it he met a leprechaun who offered him a wish. His wife said “Oh husband, wish for a child for I long to hear the patter of tiny feet in our home.” His mother said “Oh son, wish me back the sight of my eyes, for I cannot see the sun set at night, nor the sun rise in the morning.” His father said, “Son, what you need is money for I am tired of living hand to mouth.” The poor young farmer went back to see the leprechaun not knowing what to wish for. Then inspiration struck and he said to the leprachaun. “I wish my mother would wake to see a baby in a golden cradle”

When we are under stress it is hard for us to think straight! Caring for someone that we love can become an arduous and difficult task. For the sake of both those we care for and ourselves, it is important that we take time to recharge our batteries and inspire ourselves with fresh perspectives. With this in mind, Storyteller Claire McNicol and Dr Ian Ross warmly invite you to an integrated eight week group course at the Scottish Storytelling Centre starting on Monday 2nd September and finishing on Monday 21st October. The group will run from 12.45pm -2.45pm. The course will embrace both storytelling and specific mind-training exercises which enable us to deal more effectively with distressing feelings and at the same time help to reduce our stress levels. We all are aware that to keep physically fit, we need to regularly exercise our bodies; in the same way, if we are to keep mentally fit it can be very helpful to develop the practice of regular mental training exercises.

If you would like to be part of this then please call Lorraine Keith, Edinburgh Carers Officer, Support in Mind Scotland 0n 0131 662 1844 or e mail [email protected] (Numbers will be limited to 12 so please be quick).

11 Section 4 Strategies, Consultations, Campaigns and Websites

1 Volunteering strategy Following an inclusive process of development, Edinburgh’s Volunteering Strategy for 2012- 2017 has now been published. The Strategy and Action Plan provides the overarching framework for partners to support and enable volunteering across the city. Steff Bell is the Secretariat for the Strategy Implementation Group iGIVE. She can be reached at the Volunteer Centre Edinburgh on 0131 225 0630. Please share the Strategy and Action Plan.

2 LGBT 50+ Community Survey LGBT Health and Wellbeing have been running LGBT Age, a groundbreaking project which currently provides a befriending service and social opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people over 50 in Edinburgh and Lothians. We are now carrying out a Community Survey to give us a better understanding of the needs of LGBT people not just in Lothians but across Scotland. The findings will be used to develop the future work of our LGBT Age project and are wider work to promote the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Scotland. Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and 50+? If so please tell us about your needs and experiences. The survey will take just 10 minutes to complete and can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lgbtage Paper copies of our survey are also available; please request these on 0131 523 1100.

Maruska Greenwood Director LGBT Health and Wellbeing 9 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE Telephone: 0131 523 1106 Email: [email protected] LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12-9pm) Website: www.lgbthealth.org.uk LGBT Health and Wellbeing promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Visit our website at www.lgbthealth.org.uk to find out more about our services and programme of activities.

A Market Shaping Strategy 2013-2018 – Edinburgh’s Adult Health and Social Care Services - Consultation The Market Shaping Strategy concerns the future shape of Edinburgh’s local social care market and how it responds to the changing needs and aspirations of Edinburgh’s people. Now we want to hear your views on our Market Shaping Strategy Tell us how well it meets your needs for good intelligence on demographic change, consumer demand and clarity with regard to our future plans Anyone who has an interest in the future shape of health and social care in Edinburgh is welcome to comment Website: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1347/social_care_and_health/2023/your_views_on_market_sh aping

12 Section 5 Organisations, Groups, Networks and Charities - News and Information

1 Caledonia Youth - Risky Business Conference Caledonia Youth and Fast Forward delivered a workshop at the Caledonia Youth Risky Business conference which examined our individual perceptions of risk and got attendees making risk ladders and working with the paparazzi, while demonstrating how to work with education services to help young people make integrated positive choices. The event also showcased a series of short films where young people and teachers shared their experiences with attendees, and discussions at the event focused on nurturing positive personal relationships. One particular point raised in a discussion session, was around shifting the emphasis from accessing ‘hard to reach groups’ to providing inclusive ‘easy to reach services’; an important distinction when trying to tackle health inequalities in Scotland. For more information about Caledonia Youth and its work, visit the website

2 Artlink Edinburgh Artlink Edinburgh was established nearly 30 years ago. They provide opportunities for individuals who experience disability, mental illness or disadvantage to get involved in the arts, believing that taking part in the arts has an important role to play in realising personal and social change. They work with artists, arts organisations and arts venues – locally, nationally and internationally. Partnership working is at the core of how they work, with partners including Edinburgh City Council, NHS Lothian, West Lothian Council and Edinburgh Volunteer Centre.

As part of the bicentenary of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital Artlink is creating an exhibition called '200 Years, 200 Objects', collecting objects to represent the broader human history of the hospital for each year since it was opened in 1813. Artlink is engaging with staff and patients, Morningside residents and the wider Edinburgh community in its search for stories and objects, reaching out to people who may have been a neighbour of the hospital, or a volunteer, or had a relative or friend who spent time in the hospital. They are looking for postcards from the hospital, photos from REH events and holidays over the centuries and any other memorabilia such as medals.

The final exhibition will be shown in the Talbot Rice Gallery November 2013 - February 2014.

Contact Emma Middleton at Artlink or phone: 0131 229 3555 to submit an object or for more information.

13 Section 6 Funding Opportunities and Grants

1 Foyle Foundation The Foyle Foundation’s small grants scheme is designed to support smaller, registered charities in the UK with a turnover of less than £100,000. They focus on those working at grass roots and local community level.

The grants are heavily oversubscribed, so please visit their website if you are thinking of applying for funding to check its right for your organisation. One-year grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for successful applicants are available.

2 Support and Connect fund From the Big Lottery, Support and Connect will channel £9,853,057 to projects helping communities’ growing need for food, advice services and community clothing and starter packs In addition, in response to the level of demand and the quality of applications received, Big Lottery Fund Scotland is committing a further £5 million to the original £10 million budget. The Support and Connect fund will support activity over the next two years and is designed to do two things: improve local support for people experiencing difficult times, and assist organisations working within communities to deliver support in a more joined-up way so that everyone can get the help they need and there is less likelihood of people ‘falling through the gaps.’ The closing date for the next round of applications is September 6, 2013 and BIG is particularly encouraging applications from West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Orkney, East Ayrshire, East Lothian and Stirling. For more information please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/supportandconnect.

3 Start and Grow Start & Grow is the first investment package offered by Resilient Scotland. Start & Grow is primarily a loan package with an element of grant funding, to support the development and growth of both new and existing organisations in 13 local authorities (Clackmannanshire, Dundee City, East Ayrshire, City of Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian).

Funds can be used to finance revenue or capital costs, including first asset purchases, wages, refurbishment, set up and running costs. Why Choose Start and Grow:  Simple application process  Flexible and tailored support packages  Ongoing support  Fixed rate support  Monies repaid reinvested in sector To apply - Complete the eligibility checklist and if you can answer yes to all the questions then contact the Resilient Team on 0131 524 0300.

4 Volunteering Support Fund The Voluntary Action Fund have opened a new grant programme for organisations with an income of less than £250k (and will prioritise organisations with an income of less than £100k) to improve their volunteering practice and create new volunteering projects. Grants of up to £10k are available for single organisations or up to £30k available to clusters of four or five. Visit VAF’s website for more information

14 5 Bank of Scotland – Small Grant Programme The Bank of Scotland offers grants of up to £20,000 to charities in Scotland for projects that develop and improve local communities and that support financial literacy and financial inclusion. Projects supported through the programme can last for up to 12 months. The next closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on the 14th October 2013. Read more here

6 Resilient's Social Investment Events (Dundee and Edinburgh) These two events will be the first opportunity for people to hear in detail about the new investment programmes available through Resilient Scotland and to express an interest in securing an investment. The first two events will be in:  Dundee on Tuesday, 3 September 2013 from 18:00 to 20:00 (BST)  Edinburgh: Thursday, 5 September 2013 from 18:00 to 20:00 (BST) The events are the first in a series that will take place across the 13 local authority areas that are eligible for Resilient Scotland investment - further event details and dates will be available soon. Following on from the Dundee and Edinburgh events, there will be an opportunity for organisations in other eligible areas to express an interest in investment from Resilient Scotland prior to their local event - details here. This may be of particular interest to community-led health organisations and groups who have plans in place that they consider to be 'investment ready'.

7 Scottish Welfare Fund The Scottish Government is currently inviting bids for the £33 million Scottish Welfare Fund which will look to plug the funding gap caused by the abolition of the Social Fund by the UK Government. The objectives of the new scheme are to:  Provide a safety net in a disaster or emergency, when there is an immediate threat to health or safety.  Enable independent living or continued independent living, preventing the need for institutional care. More information on the Scottish Welfare Fund and information on how to apply can be found here.

8 Active Communities Funding Programme This programme from the People’s Health Lottery aims to close the gap between those communities which experience the worst health in England, Scotland and Wales and the majority of the population. The programme focuses on people living in the poorest neighbourhoods. It is suitable for projects that are: requesting between £5,000 and £50,000; last up to two years; are based and operate within one of the of the local society areas; and are run by local charities and community groups with an annual income of less than £350,000 a year. Find out more here

9 Scotrail Foundation The Scotrail Foundation distributes grants to groups that support children or young people, and/or improve the environment or general health of communities. Communities that have - or wish to have - a local station at the heart of their activities will be prioritised. Groups can apply for grants of between £250 and £5,000. There are two deadlines: 9 August 2013 and 17 January 2014. Find more information on Foundation Scotland’s website.

10 Victoria League Scotland Scottish based charity Victoria League Scotland awards grants of up to £2,000 to Scottish organisations that provide events and facilities to overseas students and other groups visiting Scotland. They have recently launched a new website to help promote their grant giving activity and to provide information on how to apply for grant. The website can be found here http://vlscotland.org.uk/ and you can have a look to see if your organisation may be eligible for 15 one of their grants.

11 Glaxo Smith Klein IMPACT Awards 2014 GSK IMPACT Awards are designed to reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health. Organisations must be at least three years old, working in a health- related field in the UK, with income between £25,000 and £2 million. Up to 20 awards will be made ranging from £3,000 to £40,000 plus free training valued at £4,000. Organisations will also have a film made, receive help with press and publicity and be given a set of promotional materials. You can view footage of 2013 Scottish winner Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project here. The project worked with communities in Glasgow to reduce the harm associated with the use and misuse of alcohol. To apply for this year’s awards go to: www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards. Closing date 20 September 2013.

12 The Paul Bush Foundation Trust This recently established trust offers one-off grants of up to £10,000 to charities that support individuals with physical disabilities. The Trustees meet in April and October. For more criteria and information on how to apply visit the fund’s website.

13 Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards aim to support social enterprises and Community Interest Companies looking to grow their business and improve their local community. The Development Awards are targeted at established social enterprises, with two or more years of trading, that have ambitions to develop their business but need a financial boost to help them realise their ideas. Development Awards can be as much as £50,000. Read more here.

16 Section 7 Useful websites and contacts NHS / City of Edinburgh Council / Scottish Government 1 NHS Lothian www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk NHS Lothian Headquarters: Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Reception Telephone: 0131 465 5400

2 NHS Inform NHS inform provides the public, patients and carers with a wide range of quality assured health information online at www.nhsinform.co.uk, over the telephone at 0800 22 44 88 (between 8am and 10pm) and in the future, face to face. 3 NHS 24 NHS 24 provides comprehensive up to date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland. This is an on-line and telephone based service. Telephone: 08454 242424 Email: www.nhs24.com

4 The City of Edinburgh Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk Then either click on the department or service, or use the Search facility For general enquires call our Customer Contact Centre: 0131 200 2300. For a specific member of staff call Switchboard: 0131 200 2000 5 Neighbourhood Partnerships http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/ 6 Neighbourhood Offices City Centre 529 7061 East 529 3111 North 529 5050 South 529 5151 South West 527 3800 West 529 7440 7 Neighbourhood Partnership Website - External funding opportunities http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/about-nps/funding/external-funding-updates The Neighbourhood Partnership website provides local news and events including frequent updates on external sources of funding available for individuals, community groups and local activities. 8 Capital City Partnership (CCP) www.capitalcitypartnership.or g www.joinedupforjobs.org.uk The CCP is a key strategic partnership within Edinburgh's Community Planning Framework, leading on the delivery of the regeneration targets of the city's Single Outcome Agreement. It brings together key statutory, voluntary, community and private sector organisations to promote change and joint working for community regeneration. Telephone: 0131 270 6040 9 Scottish Government (Publications) Online www.scotland.gov.uk/Home Then click on PUBLICATIONS 10 The Edinburgh Compact Online www.edinburghcompact.org Searchable database of local organisations. 17 11 Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) - Publications http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org Then search on Publications QuickFind Edinburgh Office Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB Main Switchboard: 0131 275 6000 12 Mental Health Foundation Committed to reducing the suffering caused by mental ill health and to help everyone lead mentally healthier lives. Edinburgh Office, 18 Walker Street, Edinburgh EH3 7LP Tel: 0131 243 3800 Website: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/contact-us/ 'Like' us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date mental health news as well as exclusive tips on living a mentally healthier life. 13 Social Impact Scotland http://www.socialimpactscotland.org.uk 14 Health in my language - Translated information about health and health services in Scotland This website lets you find information about health related services in Scotland which has been translated into different languages. You will find information about health and health services. Website: http://www.healthinmylanguage.com/home.aspx 15 City of Edinburgh Council, Equality News and Events See the Edinburgh Equalities Network website for 'Latest News’ and events which are updated regularly.

16 The Scottish Health Council The Scottish Health Council remit is to improve how the NHS in Scotland involves people in decisions about health services. There is a national office in Glasgow and a local office in each Board area. If you have any questions, or wish to find out more, please contact the local office. LOTHIAN OFFICE Pentland House, Ground Floor, 47 Robb's Loan, Edinburgh, EH14 1SQ Tel: 0131 537 8545 Email: [email protected] NATIONAL OFFICE Scottish Health Council National Office, Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2NP Telephone: 0141 241 6308 Text Phone: 0141 241 6316

17 edspace - Edinburgh Mental Health Information for:  People experiencing mental health difficulties  Carers, family and friends of people experiencing mental health difficulties  Employees of service providers across the statutory, voluntary and private sectors  Anyone with an interest in mental health and wellbeing Website: http://www.edspace.org.uk/ Information Resource Centre infoline: 0131 243 0106

18 Voluntary, Community Agencies and Partnerships 1 Get On – Learning, Volunteering, Training and Employment Get On Edinburgh links people up with the support they need to get on in life – whether they want to learn new skills, volunteer, or find a job. Make new contacts, gain new skills, and provide a better service. The network is open to all staff providing frontline services in Edinburgh and beyond. There are Get On information points across the City. Website: www.geton-edinburgh.org.uk Telephone: 0800 917 4244 Email: [email protected] 2 Health All Round This organisation uses a holistic approach to provide services focusing on physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Website: www.healthallround.org.uk 3 Volunteer Centre Edinburgh (VCE) Volunteer Centre Edinburgh exists to to involve more people more effectively in volunteering to help to solve problems and enrich communities. We do this by leadership, brokerage and inclusion. See: http://www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk/about/mission 4 Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Mansfield Traquair Centre, Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB Tel: 0131 556 3882 - Email: [email protected] Web: www.scvo.org 5 Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council – EVOC EVOC is a resource for the voluntary sector and sited within it. It is a local organisation, which helps to support, develop and promote the interests and work of voluntary and community organisations in Edinburgh. http://www.evoc.org.uk/ EVOC publishes a monthly ebulletin on the Edinburgh Compact website providing information to voluntary organisations in Edinburgh. 6 Scottish Families Affected by Drugs www.sfad.org.uk Free and confidential helpline: 08080 101011 (5.00pm to 11.00pm 7 days a week) 7 Contact a Family Scotland, Helping families who care for children with any disability or additional need Craigmillar Social Enterprise & Arts Centre, 11 Harewood Road, Edinburgh EH16 4NT Lesley Gray | Enquiries & Group Development Officer Tel: 0131 659 2930: E-mail: [email protected]: Contact a Family - http://www.cafamily.org.uk Freephone Helpline 0808 808 3555 8 Alcohol Focus Scotland - the national charity for alcohol issues. Keep up to date with the latest alcohol news and issues on the website - www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

9 New HIV Scotland website HIV Scotland’s new website is www.hivscotland.com and contains information on HIV, the latest policy, practice and research developments and news of/links to services and events. 10 LGBT Centre for Health and Well Being offers events, support, news, courses, keep fit and well being. Visit www.lgbthealth.org.uk for information. Contact details. LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TE. Telephone 0131 523 1100. Email [email protected]

19 Information for this bulletin has been gathered from various NHS and non NHS publications, emails, newsletters, etc. The Edinburgh Community Health Partnership / NHS Lothian is not responsible for the content of non NHS sources or the information contained therein.

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