VOX Update Issue No 327
LGBT domestic abuse
Identifying the learning needs of the domestic abuse sector
The LGBT Domestic Abuse Project aims to develop new digital training that will offer a blend of e-learning and interactive training. The project wants to ensure that the training is fit for purpose and responds to the learning needs of professionals who work directly and indirectly with domestic abuse survivors. Whether you work in a domestic abuse or gender-based violence service, or a related field such as housing, health, criminal justice, advice services, or education; by taking part in this consultation, you will be helping them to understand the learning needs of cross-sector professionals. The consultation closes on 25 June 2021.
Your Police survey
Police Scotland wants to know and understand the views of Scotland’s diverse communities. Your Police 2021-22 is now live on their Engagement Hub (Citizen Space) and Police Scotland is inviting anyone living in Scotland to take part. The survey is open all year and asks about your experiences of feeling safe in your community and what you think about the police. The survey also aims to help Police Scotland understand more about your experiences of interacting with the police service. Young people, and those who support them, are encouraged take part and to share the opportunity with anyone in their community – friends, family, neighbours; get them involved! 150 Young Scot Rewards points are on offer for taking part (more details at the end of the survey when you submit your response).
Funding:
Trust Awards
The Trust awards educational grants to the benefit of those aged 21 or under who are in a situation of disadvantage and/or have additional support needs. Grants have previously been awarded for school trips; Bus passes; books and equipment; equipment for a special education need; and a wide range of other activities.Grants are also available for organisations and groups working with eligible young people. The Trust prioritises applications from Edinburgh and the Lothians, but funding for applications elsewhere in Scotland is possible in exceptional circumstances. The next deadline for applications is 30 July 2021. More about the funding on their website.
b) Henry Duncan Grants
This year’s Henry Duncan Grants from the Corra Foundation will fund community-based support for mental health and wellbeing.
More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website.
c) Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme: Adapt & Thrive
The Scottish Government's Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme aims to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery. The Adapt and Thrive Programme aims to support organisations across the third sector to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19 and build back better to thrive in the future. It supports organisations to reflect on their current services and determine which areas need to change, flex, innovate, or grow in order to be resilient and successful during and post COVID-19. Read more here.
d) Scotland's Comic Relief Programme
#ShiftThePower supports organisations with passionate people to make meaningful change in their communities. Your work should fit into one of the two strategic themes: - Gender Justice: contributing to gender equality by reducing violence and discrimination based on gender and sexuality alongside increased opportunity, empowerment, and understanding for women, girls, and LGBTQI+ community. Find out more here.
Training
Free training on the effect of smoking on mental health from ASH Scotland
Useful for anyone supporting people with mental health problems. Over 1000 workers and volunteers have already participated in this. This session covers the following topics: effect of smoking on mental health medication; facilitating discussions about smoking and mental health; e-cigarettes (vaping); local services to help people stop smoking.
Read more about these new sessions from September
SAMH e-learning for youth workers
SAMH are currently developing an e-learning offer for youth workers based around their school staff e-learning ‘We All Have Mental Health’.
SAMH is working with YouthLink Scotland and Youth Scotland on how youth workers and volunteers can advise on what can be adapted to make it more useful for youth workers.
Youth workers are invited to attend an online facilitated session on Wednesday 23 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to gather feedback. Please contact Joanne Aitken by Friday 18 June if you are interested in attending.
If you unable to attend this session, but are still interested in influencing the design of the new youth worker e-learning, you can also feedback by reviewing the school e-learning resource and let them know what you think should be added or removed by completing this survey. This individual review will take around 2.5 hours and should be completed by Wednesday 30 June. For more information contact Joanne Aitken.
Before it’s a Crisis
Here is a list of numbers you can phone for support when most services are closed. It is a good idea to keep these numbers where you can find them when you need support or help. Services such as Breathing Space and the Samaritans offer a listening service. Social Work and the NHS are more appropriate if you need more than this. Some services may not be available during the current pandemic.
NHS24 111 www.nhs24.com
Samaritans 116 123
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 (Mon to Thurs 6pm - 2am)
(Fri to Mon 6pm - 6am)
Cruse Bereavement Care 0845 600 2227 www.crusebereavement.org.uk
Saneline 0300 304 7000
Beat (Formerly Eating Disorders Association) Helpline 0345 634 1414, Youth line 0345 634 7650
LGBT Our LGBT Helpline Scotland (phone, email, LiveChat) operates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (12-9pm), with extended phone support on Thursdays (12-6pm) and soon Sunday (12-6pm). The telephone number is 0300 123 2523 they can also be contacted by e-mail or LiveChat Messenger at https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline/ “We are still here for you - we have suspended face to face services and events, but we are not stopping our work!” You’ll find an update about LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s services here: LGBT Health Coronavirus: Information and Service updates All our staff are now home working and we can all be reached on our work emails: name@lgbthealth.org.uk
Emergency Social Work Service 0800 731 6969 (out of hours only)
Alzheimer’s Scotland 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on
0808 808 3000 or contact the E-Helpline at helpline@alzscot.org
Ayrshire out of Hours Service free phone number is 0800 328 7758
LGBT Youth Scotland www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
Brothers in Arms was launched as an awareness-raising website to represent men in Scotland and to start the conversation about male suicide, the single biggest killer of men in the UK under the age of 45. info@brothersinarmsscotland.co.uk
Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234 (24-hour service)
Provides confidential information and support to anyone affected by forced marriage or domestic abuse.
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
Phone: 0300 999 5428 or 0800 999 5428
Provides help and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.
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