Thank you to everyone who attended our Conference and thank you for Making a Lasting Difference for their insightful presentation.

For more info….

ASN Organisations/Groups in East Dunbartonshire

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CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES

Our Autumn 2023 e-bulletin hot off the press!

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including updates on the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

Please see the attached copy of The lastest ASN newsletter.

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EDVA Conference 2023

Register NOW - REGISTER NOW

AGM Agenda & previous Minutes available

Winter Connections Funding Available NOW

Year 3 of Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

NOW OPEN

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Joint Child Protection & Adult Protection

Multi-agency Training Calendar

August 2023 – June 2024

Community Cooking Train the Trainer Course Information and Dates

Full commitment for all dates is required so please discuss with your line manager before booking a space. Applications should be returned by the 18th September to Aimee.dale2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Year 3 of Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

The Skills Network - Kickstart the new academic year – funding now

available!

Cost of Living Support - Go Compare interactive energy cost calculator tool

ADP newsletter for summer 2023. If you have anything you would like to add to the next edition please email Yvonne.Lambie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Our Summer 2030 e-bulletin hot off the press!

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including updates on the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

ASN Summer Activities

Youth Health & Wellbeing Survey

The closing date for the survey is the 30th June. https://link.webropol.com/s/youthhealthsurvey

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EDC Community Grants Consultation Opens

You are invited to take part in one of our planned focus groups. The focus group should last no longer than one and a half hours. The aim of the focus group is to better understand the experience and perspectives of those who have either interacted or chosen not to interact with the grant scheme, and to use this information to enhance the effectiveness of the community grant scheme and ensure it is accessible, equitable and responsive to the needs of the community.

Your participation in the focus group will make a difference and help us create a better tomorrow. Let your voice be heard and together we can make a positive change.

Year 3 of Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund Confirmed

NEW April Volunteering Opportunities Available

Supporting those with mental health and money worries: advice for frontline staff

The Scottish Government Mental Health directorate, in collaboration with Change Mental Health and a number of other partners have developed an info pack for frontline workers on how to best support people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges as a result of increased money worries.

The pack can be used to guide frontline workers to sources of support that they can signpost individuals to or access themselves. It will support staff to access a range of advice and support beyond their own organisations and areas of expertise, including support for their own mental wellbeing. Please note that it is not intended to be used as a leaflet for frontline advisers to hand out to individuals.

Our Spring 2030 e-bulletin hot off the press!

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including updates on the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

Alcohol and Drugs Snapshot for March 23.

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-Mentally healthy Workplaces - Employee Network

Thursday 16th of March 9.30-11.00

Ceartas Spring Newsletter 2023 - packed full grab a cuppa and have a good read.

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EDC Warm Spaces Grant Application Support Drop -in

Thursday 16th of February 1-4pm at our EDVA offices

Climate Action Plan Newsletter

Worrying about Money here is a go to guide on how to get support!

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Merry Christmas From Ann Innes Chief Officer and your Team at EDVA.

Please find below the links to the Carers Strategy Consultation Information. We are keen to distribute this as widely as possible across the carer community.

They are consulting until 31 December they will use the information gathered via the survey and during any engagement sessions to inform a draft version of the Carers Strategy.

Carers Strategy Consultation Web Page containing Consultation Paper and Easy Read Version and Online Survey https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/hscp-consultations/initial-consultation

Carers Strategy On Line Survey

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/edcarerstrategy/

The survey closes on 31 December 2022.

Warm Gatherings Fund

Suicide prevention network newsletter

Ceartas Autumn 2022 Newsletter, grab a cuppa and enjoy…

Warm Winter Gatherings/groups/activities Project

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NOW OPEN - YEAR 2 Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

Our Autumn Edition of the e-bulletin.

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including the launch of Year 2 of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund….

YEAR 2 Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

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YEAR 2 Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund

Find out new volunteering opportunities for September here

https://edva.org/opportunities

Find out new volunteering opportunities for September here

https://edva.org/opportunities

The cost of living and inflation continues to rise and we are all in need of a bit of help. Scan the QR code or click on the link here to see if @edcab can help maximise your income.

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/DDA1341A2BDC7056

Lifeline services at risk as voluntary organisations call for funding assurances

Third sector representatives have warned the Scottish Government that work done by charities and voluntary organisations cannot continue without multi-year funding.

Ceartas Summer 2022 Newsletter, grab a cuppa and enjoy…

Your final chance to share your experience of Scotland’s Census 2022!

 Thank you to those who have already completed the short online survey to let us know about your experience of supporting Scotland’s Census 2022.

If you’ve not yet had a chance to complete our survey you have until 5pm today to do so.

Simply click here to tell us your views and experiences in around 5 minutes.

All responses are anonymised and used for internal monitoring and evaluation purposes only.

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Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including…

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including…

How are you saying Thank You to your Volunteers?

Here are some ideas and resources which may be useful

Scottish Government Consultation on Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People

Virtual Mental Health Training Program dates available

Ceartas May 2022 Newsletter, grab a cuppa and enjoy…

Raise awareness of Remembering Together Project

COVID-19 memorial project find out how you and/or your community group can get involved.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact Elena, via elenaharris15@gmail.com

Final opportunity for census return

Householders across Scotland are being offered a short extension until the end of May to complete their census return, National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed today.

By allowing outstanding online and paper returns to be submitted over a further four weeks, NRS is ensuring that everyone across the country has the opportunity to complete their return and help to shape important services in their community. Around 68,000 households have begun their census returns online but have not yet been completed and a similar number of requested paper forms have yet to be returned.

Celebrating Volunteering Lunch Monday 6th June 1130

Did your organisation keep going throughout the pandemic, finding innovative ways to deliver your services and engage with your membership?

What the Promise Says - COSLA Report

Care experienced children and young adults have told the Care Review that their time looked after by the state often felt cold, overly professionalised, stigmatising and uncaring. Scotland should be a good parent to the children it has responsibility for. That means carers and workers must act, speak and behave like a family so that Scotland can be the best parent it can be. Scotland must stop stigmatising the children it cares for.”

We Are With You (formerly Addaction) have been delivering services in East Dunbartonshire since 2013 when we introduced our Families Plus Service. We now have four services and are based in McGregor House in the centre of Kirkintilloch.

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including…

Latest guidance for the Charity Sector from OSCR..

Feburary 2022 Suicide Prevention Newsletter from the NSPLG.

Humanitarian Support for Ukraine.. how to help

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including…

Grants for Groups and Young People

East Dunbartonshire Arts Council is happy to announce that it is able to award grants to groups within the Arts and Culture sector of £350 and to young individuals of £100 for projects which enhance arts and culture development within East Dunbartonshire.

Ceartas January 2022 Newsletter, grab a cuppa and enjoy…

Small grants for community organisations…

Our first e-bulletin of 2022, jam packed with funding opportunities, dates for the diary and more…..

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector including the Communities Health & Wellbeing fund - how and when to Apply!

The De-Cafe’s are back - grab a cuppa and read the new Autumn Newsletter. Jam packed with information to inspire and uplift you

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector!

Are you 16-26 years old? Do you want to be involved in NHS Service Development?

The Young Women’s Movement. This group have come together to research young women’s experiences of unhealthy relationships, domestic abuse and access to support. Are you aged between 12-25? Have your Say!

Can you help the HSCP develop a future vision of how social and peer support can be delivered in local communities? They want to know what’s important to older people. Please take some time to participate in the survey.

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector!

Exciting new Job Opportunity - Young Person’s Service Community Links Worker with East Dunbartonshire Befrienders.

When preparing its new Strategic Plan, an HSCP Board must ensure that partners, stakeholders and members of the public are engaged in the process. Our engagement process is in two stages, with the first part of the consultation process now underway.

This Month EDVA is celebrating the countless hours dedicated by volunteers to the community in East Dunbartonshire. THANK YOU!

Get involved in Volunteer Week 1-7 June

Find out more about all of the exciting work being done within East Dunbartonshire within the Third Sector!

Join our Third Sector Networks, Children, Young People & Families, Older Persons or the Health & Wellbeing.

My name is Muriel and I have been a befriender since October 2019.

Our office is now closed.

If you have any general enquiries, you can still contact us on 0141 578 6680 during our normal opening hours of 9am to 5pm.​You can also contact our Befriending Team on 0141 345 0432

​Another number you may find useful is OPAL Helpline 0141 438 2347