The Role of the Troon Community Council

Here’s the latest Homeless Network Scotland’s Network briefing with longer-reads and links to the latest policy, tools and evidence, including:

• Empty homes – an audit and a framework
• Hidden homelessness – share your views
• Women’s experiences of housing:

You can read it here

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has launched a new report on the state of poverty in Scotland. It makes for difficult reading but there is hope that millions of lives could still change for the better. You can read the report here

An awareness campaign has been to launched to make sure people know the best place to go for healthcare over the winter.

Right Care Right Place has been rolled out earlier than in previous years to help Scots know which health setting is best for their medical concerns, and in turn to help alleviate pressures on the NHS and social care ahead of an expected increase in demand.

The campaign, featuring targeted advertising on television, radio and online, tells people how to access the most appropriate care for their physical or mental health needs.

The public is advised to use self-help guides on the NHS inform website, visit their local pharmacy for advice, telephone NHS 24 on 111, or contact their general practice surgery. Accident & Emergency departments should be used only for genuine emergencies.

The series of self-help guides include advice on the most common winter illnesses, based on the health concerns raised on calls to NHS24 on 111. Click the link below for more information:

Self-help guides – NHS inform

Destination South Ayrshire have a limited fund from UKSPF available for grants to be awarded to established community groups, businesses, charities and organisations (excluding schools and parent councils)  looking to carry out events and initiatives up to the end of March 2024. Proposals will require to prove the value to the visitor economy and or the benefit to the community. Eligibility for funding will depend on the nature of activities that you are engaged in and the type and scale of the proposed event and or initiative. There are two categories of grants – up to £1,000 and between £1,000- £5,000. Please click link below for further information.

Destination South Ayrshire Grant – South Ayrshire Council (south-ayrshire.gov.uk)

VASA Volunteer Drive Leaflet

A number of spaces have become available on the Teams training which is scheduled for tomorrow.

Description
This course provides an introduction to Child Protection and will assist practitioners in gaining an understanding of key child protection themes, including definitions of abuse and the possible signs and symptoms of harm.

Participants will explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children and develop an understanding of the key legislative frameworks which shape practice in the promotion, support and safeguarding of Children at Risk of Harm. Practitioners will develop confidence in reporting and sharing Child Protection concerns in line with local Child Protection procedures.

Learning OutcomesDevelop an understanding of definitions of abuse

• Explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children
• Increase confidence in exploring possible signs and symptoms of harm
• Identify effective communication with children
• Gain an awareness of the protection of children and our role in responding

Who Should attend?
This course is aimed at all staff who require a basic understanding of Child Protection.

Course Length
This is a half day virtual session delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, to register your interest please click here, ensure you provide your first name, surname, email address and job title.

What’s On October 2023