It’s that time of year again… there is a lot of activity around flu immunisation including staff flu, routine offer to those aged 65+, and also those that have a health condition putting them at increased risk. The leaflet below provides further detail about the latter and is available in […]
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The world of politics seems quite complicated at the moment, and nobody really seems to know what is going on from day-to-day. However, there is a real possibility that there will be a General Election in the near future, and if you want to have your say in any election, […]
Sandyford Sexual Health Services is appealing to people in East Dunbartonshire to share their views and shape the future of the service in the area. Those who have used to service, the general public, local third sector partners including staff members are being asked to answer a short questionnaire. For […]
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: […]
Taken from The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability channels; The Scottish Government are recruiting over 2000 volunteers to join Social Security Experience Panels to help them build a new social security system for Scotland. They are looking for people with personal experience of a range of benefits, including: Personal Independence Payment, […]
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, […]
East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, is holding two local community engagement events called ‘Moving Forward Together’ (MFT). These events aim to provide local residents with information about the future of health and social care services and to participate in […]
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.