It looks like we are approaching the end of the lockdown period, with the current plan being to relax Shielding and suspend Shielding support services on 1st August (subject to next week’s figures continuing to decrease). Due to a marked drop in demand, the OPAL service on a Sunday has […]
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Check out the latest update from the PSUC group, ran in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership. This edition features info about shielding, care home visiting, and some digital activities as we reach week 26 of lockdown.
The OPAL Team are facing a unique and unprecedented situation which brings new challenges for people not only in our local communities in East Dunbartonshire, but for many people around the world. We recognise that we are very lucky to operate in a close-knit, community-driven area where people and organisations […]
In recent news and a hotly debated topic, TV License fees for older people are being reintroduced from the 1st of July 2020. However, if you are over 75 and eligible for pension credit, you will still be able to watch and record your favourite shows for free. Pension Credit […]
On behalf of the East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership The Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Locality Planning Group (East), will be holding a Health & Wellbeing event in the East locality in the first week in August. Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Date: 6 August 2019 (Tuesday) Venue: […]
Last week: Social Security Scotland announced that the majority of carers will get their next Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment on 24 June. “As we prepare to make the next round of payments, we would be extremely grateful if you could share this date with the carers across your own networks, […]
An ongoing task for the OPAL Team is raising awareness of the service across East Dunbartonshire. We regularly visit local partners and third sector organisations where our Advisers put into context exactly how OPAL can help. By answering information enquiries, providing the correct information and signposting on to the appropriate […]
Invitation for Patient Representatives: Bowel Screening Governance Reference Group NHS National Services Scotland are looking for Patient Representatives to join their Bowel Screening Governance Reference Group. See this document for further information. Please note any individual who is interested should be eligible for bowel screening (aged 50-74 and resident in Scotland) and […]
The Scottish Government has recently published their attached strategy on tackling social isolation and loneliness. The Vision: A Scotland where individuals and communities are more connected, and everyone has the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships regardless of age, stage, circumstances or identity. Available at the link below.
NHS 24 will host a public engagement event on Thursday 31 January 2019, as part of their 2017/18 Annual Review. The event will take place at the Golden Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre in Clydebank from 1pm – 3pm and will provide stakeholders with an opportunity not only to learn […]
East Dunbartonshire HSCP is now consulting on a draft ‘Fair Access to Community Care’ (Adults) Policy and associated updated draft Eligibility Criteria Policy. The Fair Access Policy is available here To support the consultation process on the Fair Access to Community Care (Adults) Policy, the HSCP have arranged two informal […]