ADP VPWP Flyer April 2023

Data strategy for health and social care published

The Scottish Government has published its first data strategy for health and social care, which sets out to “improve the care and wellbeing of people in Scotland by making best use of data in the design and delivery of services”.  Click link above for further information.

SAMH Let’s Talk Workshops

Let’s Talk South Ayrshire are hosting a range of free workshops for young people aged 10-18, parents and carers, and school and youth work staff to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.For more information or to book a session, please contact Zoe Dignam-McKnight at zoe.dignam-mcknight@samh.org.uk.  Further information on attached leaflet.

Further extension to National Care Service Bill timeline

The Scottish Government have asked the Scottish Parliament to agree to extend the Stage 1 process for the National Service Bill beyond June 2023.  The Bill was initially due to have Stage 1 completed by March 2023, with the deadline being extended to June 2023.  A request has been made to extend the deadline further. Click link above for further information.

Generations Working Together

Generations Working Together are holding a Pan Ayrshire network meeting.  If you’re interested in being involved, all details are noted below as well as the link to book a free place. If you would like further information please contact Louisa Turner at louisa@gwt.scot.

What: Ayrshire Network Meeting

When: Wednesday 3rd May 2023 from 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Where: The David White Hub, Kyleshill Court, Canal Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5JS

How: Book a free place now – https://generationsworkingtogether.org/events/ayrshire-network-meeting-03052023

SURF Award Shared Learning Workshops are now open for bookings.

PLEASE SEE THE LINKS BELOW

There are 4 workshops, being held throughout May, covering the themes of Housing and Regeneration,  Employability, Place-based Regeneration and Creative Regeneration.

The workshops will contain presentations from SURF Award Winners and Highly Commended projects, plus input from relevant SURF national partners. 

You can find out more, and book your free place, using the links above or visiting: https://www.surf.scot/category/events/

These workshops are planned as physical events in Glasgow and Linlithgow.

SURF Award Shared Learning Workshops – Book Now (mailchi.mp)

The South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) invite you to join us for our South Ayrshire Wellbeing Pledge Showcase. This event is an opportunity to showcase some of the amazing work being done throughout South Ayrshire to help our communities to Start Well, Live Well and Age well.

There will be an opportunity to explore our marketplace stalls to hear directly from teams and organisations as well as our showcase poster wall which will help demonstrate achievements so far. There will be a number of break-out sessions which will be available to take a deep dive into specific areas of work as well as a final presentation at the final hour of the event which will include a panel session with some of our leaders from HSCP, South Ayrshire Council and our Partners.

Save the date today:

• Friday 2nd June 2023
• 12pm – 3.30pm
• University of West of Scotland

Ayr Campus

University Avenue

Ayr, KA8 0SX

Please see our promotional poster for more information and to book your place today!

Please note: Due to the volume of interest in taking part in presenting work we have opened up capacity for break-out sessions, posters and marketplace stalls. If you have a piece of work or a team you would like to showcase at this event you can register your interest on our application form until 5pm on Wednesday 26^th April 2023. Anyone who registered during the initial call for applications do not need to complete this again.

Click here to register your interest in presenting your work in one of these formats. Spaces are limited so please get in touch as soon as possible. Support will be provided to all our facilitators.

COVID-19 spring booster programme underway

The Scottish Government has announced that at-risk groups will be able to receive their spring COVID-19 booster from 27^th March 2023. Click on the link above.

Power of Attorney

Please see links below – link 1 provides valuable information on Power of Attorney.

Link 2 will take you to a video of Thomas Whitelaw, discussing his experience with Power of Attorney. Thomas was a full time carer for his mum, who had vascular dementia.

Link 1 – mypowerofattorney.org.uk

Link 2 – vimeo.com/91614108/d1beb…