GCVS Interchange 4th March 2016Â ðŸ“£ |Active communities funding support

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4th March 2016

Active Communities funding open with application support from GCVS

Peopleâ€™s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde â€“ a funding programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age.

Using money raised by HealthShine through The Health Lottery, Peopleâ€™s Health Trust is looking to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than Â£350,000 a year, or an average of Â£350,000 over two years, seeking investment of between Â£5,000 and Â£50,000 for projects lasting up to two years.
Projects could be almost anything that encourages strong connections between people, and that help people to make their communities or neighbourhoods even better places to grow, live, work and age.

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Wednesday 23 March 2016.

GCVS is working with the People's Health trust to support organisations in Glasgow through the application process. Should you wish any advice in the first instance please contact GCVS Capacity Building Officer Phil Broadley on 0141 332 2444 or at phil.broadley@gcvs.org.uk

GCVS Member Manifesto Survey- tell us your views!

GCVS is developing a manifesto to focus lobbying ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections on 5th May 2016. On Tues 1st March we hosted a manifesto workshop to consult with our members on key issues. For those unable to attend, we are also offering all GCVS members an opportunity to complete a short survey about priority issues for inclusion in the manifesto. We would encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey. Please be assured that, whilst we are asking for contact details to aid our analysis, all responses will remain confidential.

The survey will close at 5pm on 8th March 2016 and the results will be used alongside the feedback from the member consultation events in developing the content of the GCVS Manifesto.

Save the date - Hustings 7th April
We will also be holding a hustings on 7^th April, from 5-7pm in the Albany Conference Centre, more details to follow shortly.

Professional Development Award (PDA) in Training and Development starts April

GCVS SVQ Department are running a Professional Development Award (PDA) in Training and Development. Starting on the 20th April and running until 13th July, the course comprises a 1/2 day induction then 6 full days of training. Participants will develop their skills in planning, designing and delivering training courses. By course completion participants will be able to identify learning needs as well as make assessments and evaluations. This programme is suitable for both current trainers and for those who see training as a career development.
For more information, please contact Ruth Farquharson on ruth.farquharson@gcvs.org.uk 0141 354 6505 or Carrie Shearer on carrie.shearer@gcvs.org.uk 0141 354 6516.

Raza Sadiq awarded â€˜Jaguar Unsung Hero of the Year Awardâ€™

Raza Sadiq, GCVS Board member and a founding member of Active Life Club in Glasgow, was awarded the â€˜Jaguar Unsung Hero of the Year Awardâ€™ at the second British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (BEDSA) which took place in London on February 6, 2016.

Raza received the award in recognition for having dedicated over 1,000 hours volunteering his services to promoting and developing multi sports activities for young people.

We would like to extend our congratulations to Raza and thank him for the fantastic work he does here at GCVS and for his impressive contribution to support young people to flourish, become young leaders and promote integration and active citizenship. You can find out more about the awards on the Desiblitz website.

GCVS IT Service and IT Health Checks

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector has over thirty years experience of providing practical, expert support to Glasgowâ€™s voluntary and community organisations. This includes our highly-regarded I.T. support service, which is available at low-cost to our member organisations.
Interested? Then test us out at no obligation by taking our free IT Check-up. For more information about our service email Maureen.macmillan@gcvs.org.uk or tel: 0141 332 2444.

Fit for Work service can help absent employees back to work

Fit for Work Scotland provides free expert advice and support which can assist employees on sick leave to return to work, addressing any barriers that may be preventing this.
Occupational Health professionals carry out a work-based assessment with the employee, with a view to agreeing a return to work plan. Assessments usually take place on the phone, within 2 days of referral. The service can provide access to appropriate specialists including physiotherapists and mental health professionals.
Employers can refer employees to the service, with their consent, if they have been off work for 4 weeks or more.
Fit for Work Scotland also provides advice on maintaining a healthy workforce and preventing absences arising.
For more information or to make a referral, click on the link at the top, telephone 0800 019 2211, or go to www.fitforworkscotland.scot
For advice on managing absence contact Linden Stables at GCVS Employersâ€™ Advice Service 0151 354 6515 or linden.stables@gcvs.org.uk

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Community Payback Order - Scottish Government Summary of Local Authority Annual Reports 2014-15
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Health and wellbeing

A National Clinical Strategy for Scotland
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2015 Review of Public Health in Scotland: Strengthening the Function and re-focusing action for a healthier Scotland
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Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report 2014-15
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Consultations

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007: Section 35 (2) and (3)
This consultation paper discusses possible new regulations made under section 35(2) and (3) of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/01/1081

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