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, […]
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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 […]
Action on Hearing Loss will be delivering a monthly drop-in clinic for hearing-aid maintenance at Deaf Blind Scotland in Kirkintilloch. The clinics will offer advice on how to look after hearing aids and how to change the batteries and tubing (both should be changed every 5-6 months). They will also […]
EDVA are holding the 2018 Conference on the morning of Tuesday 30th October at Woodhill Evangelical Church in Bishopbriggs. The Conference is FREE to attend and the full programme will be released within the next two weeks. There will also be a number of stalls for local organisations to highlight […]
See the leaflet below on how to get involved with your local East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership
The Social Security Directorate are creating opportunities for people across the country to get involved in the design and operation of Scotland’s new social security system. During July and August, a series of roadshows will be held across Scotland to raise awareness of the new Carer’s Allowance Supplement. The roadshows […]
This week Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) has launched 2 national surveys; One survey is for people who live with a CHS condition and the other for health and social care professionals. Both surveys can be accessed online here and are live until 31st August. For the Lived Experience […]