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Dementia and Social Connection Training (Dalkeith)

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Funders and Support Agencies Confirmed for Fife Funders' Fayre 2026 Wed 26/08/2026

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24 August 2026
by Rab Armour

Scottish Care warns workforce sustainability is being threatened

Scotland’s social care nursing workforce is under growing strain.

Rising clinical complexity, recruitment problems, staff stress and mounting administration, are threatening the sector, a new Scottish Care report has warned.

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 24/08/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 21/08/2026

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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 20/08/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Have your say: help shape social enterprise support in Fife Wed 19/08/2026

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Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 18/08/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 14/08/2026

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HRA (Health Research Authority) - Building better research services - 13 Aug 2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Help shape the future of social enterprise support in Fife Wed 05/08/2026

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News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of practice for services, public functions and associations Wed 05/08/2026

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GSS Health and social care newsletter - July 2026 From Government Statistical Service 03rd August 2026

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Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Mon 03/08/2026

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CyberScotland Bulletin - 31 July 2026

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HRA (Health Research Authority) public involvement newsletter, 31st July 2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) This Week in Fife's Third Sector Newsletter Fri 31/07/2026

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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 30/07/2026

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HRA (Health Research Authority) - HRA Latest - 30 July 2026

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News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Thu 30/07/2026

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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Tue 28/07/2026

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Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 28/07/2026

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28 July 2026
by Rab Armour

Families are being driven out of the workforce

Thousands of parents and carers of neurodivergent children are being forced to sacrifice careers, cut working hours and absorb the equivalent of a full-time job in unpaid care.

Campaigners claim this is because support systems are failing them, backed by a new survey from neurodiversity charity Salvesen Mindroom Centre.

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14 July 2026
by Rab Armour

Five week wait just one of the issues

Anti-poverty campaigners have backed calls from MPs for major reforms to Universal Credit.

A new parliamentary report has highlighted the barriers facing young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).

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The following information is By Clare BuchananLocal Democracy Reporter - Clackmannanshire and Fife on Central Fife Times Newsletter and website 18-06-2026

A BID to shut off a Fife right of way has been rejected after a lengthy debate where one councillor was threatened with suspension from the meeting.

Members of the North East Fife Area Committee took over an hour to consider a recommendation to divert a 140 metre-long route in Freuchie.

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8 June 2026
by Rab Armour

Dedicated information published to help survivors

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) has partnered with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and Visibility Scotland to create a new set of vision after stroke resources. 

The Vision after Stroke Essential Guide and accompanying Double Vision, Visual Neglect/Inattention, and Visual Field Loss Factsheets gives advice, support and information to people who are going through vision loss, and their carers.

Joanne Graham, director of service delivery at CHSS, said: “With around two out of every three people who have a stroke experiencing some visual changes we knew it was important to have a series of dedicated resources to support them. Our booklets cover the key information in a bite sized and accessible way.  

“Collaboration is also an important aspect of creating trustworthy and reliable health information. Which is why we are so pleased to have worked on this project with RNIB and Visibility Scotland.

“Each organisation brings its own perspectives and insights to make the resources important additions to the materials available for people who have visual changes after a stroke.”

Poonam Patel, eye health information service manager at RNIB, said: “Sight loss after a stroke is a common health change that requires specialised support. Many individuals experiencing these significant changes often feel isolated and frustrated due to a lack of information and or disjointed services.

“Bringing together the expertise of all three charities has been really valuable. This collaboration has helped us develop patient resources that are practical, informed and focused on what really matters to people, combining the strengths and experience of each of our organisations.”

Laura Walker, chief executive officer at Visibility Scotland, said: “Our shared goal is to provide expert resources that give access to important information during a critical time. We want to ensure that everyone has equitable access - the right support at the right time.”

Health organisations share resources in fight against stroke - TFN

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26 May 2026
by Tina Koenig

Penumbra Mental Health’s self-harm support service, Self-Harm Network Scotland, is hoping that its new podcast series will get more men talking about self-harm - Tina Koenig tells us more

Self-Harm Network Scotland currently supports around five times more women than men through its one-to-one support service. Yet, this does not necessarily reflect who is affected by self-harm.

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25 May 2026
by Hyo Eun Shin

Hyo Eun Shin: we have an opportunity to enshrine human rights in law

Fifty years ago this week, on 20th May 1976, the United Kingdom ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Read more: It’s high time we made good on a 50-year old commitment on Human Rights. By Hyo Eun Shin, Third...

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23 April 2026
by Graham Martin

Carers having to “fight for every single thing” from pre-diagnosis to end-of-life

Dementia care in Scotland is failing to meet basic needs with families and carers feeling abandoned and forgotten, a new survey from Alzheimer Scotland has found.

It said that 75% of respondents believe care in Scotland is not fair and consistent for everyone, with many saying they had to “fight for every single thing” from pre-diagnosis to end-of-life.

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17 April 2026
by Graham Martin

It will allow CHAS to meet rising pressure on children’s palliative care services

A charity has launched a £20 million appeal to change how Scotland cares for dying children.

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) wants to ensure all families have real choice in joined up care, so no one faces the death of their child alone.

Read more: Scotland’s only children’s hospice charity launches £20m appeal to transform care

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