Finding an affordable, livable apartment can take some effort. And it can seem even more difficult when you're searching for handicap-accessible apartments. But there's good news.
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Scotland's social care sector is a £5bn engine of economic growth
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1st October 2021
by Graham Martin
It contributes more than £5.1 billion and supports 300,000 jobs
The positive impact of the social care sector on Scotland’s economy has been revealed in a new report.
It shows that far from being a burden on public finances, the sector contributes more than £5.1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to the country’s economy and supports some 300,000 jobs.
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Updated evidence of progress on human rights - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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The UK is signed up to seven UN human rights treaties, which set the standard for human rights across the globe. Earlier this month we published updated evidence of action and progress on human rights by the UK and Welsh Governments.
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Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, PART 6
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PART 6
Parking prohibitions
Pavement parking prohibition
PROSPECTIVE
50 Pavement parking prohibition
CyberScotland Bulletin September 2021
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The CyberScotland Bulletin will provide you with information about the latest threats, scams, news and updates covering cyber security and cyber resilience topics. Due to current circumstances and threats emerging as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are also circulating information on a much wider range of scams. We hope you continue to benefit from this resource and we ask that you circulate this information to your networks, adapting where you see fit.
Changes to the Highway Code: rules on using motorways
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Changes to the Highway Code: rules on using motorways
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Talking To Children About Cancer - Tips For Parents and Caregivers (mesotheliomahope.com)
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I received an email from a Erin Anderson asking if I would be interested in putting information on how adults can talk to their children about a loved one having cancer.
The website is American based but I still found it of interest so I thought people in Fife, Scotland might also find it of interest. So I have added a link to it on my website.
Below is a copy of the email I received on 02/08/2021 from Erin Anderson.
Read more: Talking To Children About Cancer - Tips For Parents and Caregivers (mesotheliomahope.com)
How Americans with disabilities can cope with the COVID-19 crisis, USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a severe risk to the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Here are some tips on how to protect and advocate for yourself during this unprecedented crisis.
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Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find, USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/disability-apartments-looks-features/
Bekah Steenbock
Updated: August 27, 2019
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There’s a misconception that handicap accessibility for apartments is related to ADA compliance. It’s an easy mistake to make; the ADA applies to public buildings, common areas in apartment buildings, and most units in newer apartment complexes. If you’re looking at older buildings, the ADA doesn’t necessarily apply (Learn more here).
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Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find. USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/disability-apartments-looks-features/
There’s a misconception that handicap accessibility for apartments is related to ADA compliance. It’s an easy mistake to make; the ADA applies to public buildings, common areas in apartment buildings, and most units in newer apartment complexes. If you’re looking at older buildings, the ADA doesn’t necessarily apply (Learn more here).
Read more: Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find. USA
Making special education work for your child during COVID-19. USA
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October 26, 2020
- By: Catherine Ullman Shade, PhD, MEd, ,
- By: Janice Ware, PhD, ,
Even in normal times, parents wrestle with decisions about how best to support their children’s development. Now, however, parents are faced with nearly-unprecedented choices, and problems with no clear solutions: What if in-person schooling is better for emotional health, but remote schooling is better for physical health? How can children foster social skills without typical social interactions? How can parents select among learning environments when all the options have clear downsides?
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Finding an affordable, livable apartment can take some effort. And it can seem even more difficult when you're searching for handicap-accessible apartments. But there's good news. USA
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I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
https://www.rent.com/blog/how-to-find-an-accessible-apartment/
Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
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Date: February 22, 2019
I was sent the below link and information from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
The below information can also be found at the below web address
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/sensory-friendly-home-modifications-autism-sensory-processing-disorder
When you have a child or family member on the autism spectrum, creating a safe and functional home environment is an important task. Autism can have a huge impact on an individual’s development, lifestyle, and social connections. People on the spectrum can be particularly sensitive to lights, sounds, and other stimuli. Many crave order and routines to make sense of the world. Safety can be a concern for those who wander, are drawn to water, or are prone to head banging or self injury.
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Traumatic Experiences from Sesame Street In Communities
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When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. Here are ways to bring these factors to life.
Traumatic Experiences | Sesame Street in Communities
The above information is from Christy Clawson from wondermoms.org sent to me on Sat 12/06/2021
Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - USA
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Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 02/15/2021
What is a Special Needs Trust?
A special needs trust (sometimes called a supplemental needs trust) is designed to allow individuals with special needs to access additional funds without risking the loss of their government benefits.
Read more: Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - USA
New care home IPC manual launches 24 May 2021 - Care Inspectorate
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The Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual will be launched by National Antimicrobial Resistance & Healthcare Associated Infection Scotland (ARHAI) on 24 May 2021.
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Did you know? - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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We publish all of our consultation responses on our website. We regularly respond to public consultations from the Scottish Government and other public bodies. Here you will find all of the Scottish responses, including our recent submission on the draft regulations for the Adult Disability Payment.
The above information is from a Equality and Human Rights Commission, EHRC Scotland equality law bulletin - May 2021 Thu 20/05/2021
Explainer: pre-employment health questions (Section 60, Equality Act 2010) - EHRC Scotland
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We recently concluded our investigation into a care agency (Elite Careplus Ltd) in which we found the agency acted unlawfully by asking questions about candidates’ health on its job application forms.
Exploring challenges in implementing reasonable adjustments - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Equinet (the European Network of Equality Bodies) recently published a comprehensive Discussion Paper ‘Reasonable Accommodation for persons with disabilities: Exploring challenges concerning its practical implementation’. The paper, which was partially written by a member of our legal team, serves as a practical guide for equality bodies, lawyers, academics and others working in the field of reasonable accommodation for disabled people.
Ensuring people get vital information in a format they can access
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Following judicial review proceedings started by a blind woman and supported by an intervention from us, the Department of Health and Social Care has promised to improve the ways in which it provides information to people who have been asked to shield to protect themselves from coronavirus.
Sarah Leadbetter is registered blind and categorised as clinically extremely vulnerable.
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Whistleblowing about breaches of equality or human rights law
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We found out about the racial discrimination at Pontins because a whistleblower approached us with evidence that the company was breaking equality law. But what is whistleblowing and what protections are there for whistleblowers?
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SELF-REGISTER AS AN UNPAID CARER TO RECEIVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE
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Hello
Please find attached a letter sent on behalf of the Scottish Government. You should read the letter carefully as it contains instructions about how to register for your Covid Vaccination.
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My recent experience Buying online on the Matalan website 13/02/2021
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Hi.
I thought that I would do a review of my recent experience Buying online on the Matalan website.
I have been getting emails from Matalan for some time now but haven’t been interested in what they had for sale in them, but on Sat 13/02/2021 I did. They had three shirts on sale at £7.00, £7.00 and £10.00 down from £15.
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Digital Inclusion Connecting Scotland’s Care Homes – has now received 1000 applications
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In November 2020 the Scottish Government committed funding to ensure that all of Scotland’s care homes have access to digital devices, connectivity and support to help their residents enjoy the benefits of online access.
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Update on review of Building Better Care Homes guide
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The design guidance for care homes for adults Building Better Care Homes is currently under review. At this time we are continuing to consider learning from the pandemic, research findings, and linking with key agencies to support the review of the guidance.
Read more: Update on review of Building Better Care Homes guide
Disclosure Scotland: new digital channel to apply for PVG level disclosures
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Disclosure Scotland has launched a new digital channel to apply for PVG level disclosures. The new online PVG service will become the main application process for most PVG applications.
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Phototrails (Fieldfare Trust) Accessible walks around the world
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Welcome to Phototrails
Phototrails is the home of a new and expanding database of trails in the UK and around the world.
Phototrails is here to help everyone discover and enjoy access to the countryside, tailored to their own needs and preferences. This help lovers of the countryside to find locations where they can enjoy the enormous benefits of recreation in the great outdoors.
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Carers Befriending Group
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Hello again
My colleague Sylwia reminded me that I should have included a bit in our bulletin about the new Carers Befriending Group she and our volunteer befrienders are starting up on Monday 22nd February. The group is for carers who would like to meet up with other carers and befrienders for social interaction and fun. You can find out more about it by click this link here: CARERS GROUPS
Pandemic Winter Survival Guide for Families -
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Pandemic Winter Survival Guide for Families
As we head into fall and winter, pandemic restrictions will become harder for many. With less daylight and fewer outdoor opportunities, families will need to come up with good coping mechanisms to help reduce conflict and foster positivity. Keeping your home clean and decluttered will help lower stress levels as we head indoors for the colder weather.
Charities urged to learn more about ways to reduce loneliness in later life
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Third Force News 28th October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Organisations are being invited to attend an online seminar which looks at reducing isolation for older people
Scottish service-providers, local authorities, health bodies, third sector organisations and anyone interested in addressing the issue of loneliness in later life are invited to take part in a seminar held by the Campaign to End Loneliness, next month (Monday November 16).
The free online event will explain the framework on how to tackle loneliness outlined in the Campaign to End Loneliness’s new report Promising Approaches Revisited: Effective action on loneliness in later life, which aims to help those commissioning and funding services to better understand what they can do in their area and includes several Scottish initiatives as examples of good practice.
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Charities team up to help homeless dog owners
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The below information is from Third Force News Weekly Families & Young People roundup Thu 29/10/2020
Third Force News (TFN) 27th October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Dog's Trust and Simon Community Scotland are stepping up accomodation support for those with pets
Two charities have teamed up to help dog owners who face homelessness.
Dogs Trust and Simon Community Scotland have this month launched a brand-new initiative to increase dog friendly accommodation options for homeless dog owners in Scotland.
- This year, within the NHS Fife area eighteen GP Surgeries have moved to a new online Consultation and appointment service.
- Libraries offer loneliness lifeline - Millions of people across the UK have received vital support from their local library during lockdown
- My experience with Fife Dog Rescue and Rehoming, Lochgelly
- Does anyone use Phanak Compilot 11 and Phonak Nathos Auto M hearing aids.
- Fife Mental Health Strategy 2020 to 2024
- Footcare Fife - FVA supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
- Supporting people to keep in touch when care homes are not accepting visitors (updated 30 March 2020)
- Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Council have launched a service to help co-ordinate individuals and organisations offering aid and support to vulnerable people in our communities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Prescription Medicines Delivery Service - for Priority & Vulnerable Patients - (NHS Fife)
- Coronavirus advice for volunteers - George Thomson gives practical guidance on the health and wellbeing of volunteers
- FVA Pandemic webpage - We're here to help third sector organisations, and to work with partners to look at how Fife's communities can be resilient and successful.
- Audible just made hundreds of titles completely free to help during coronavirus crisis
- Older people must be supported through Covid outbreak
- All aboard? Barriers for disabled passengers on public transport. by Frank Jarvis
- Advice issued for charities on coronavirus outbreak
- A guide to making general practice dementia friendly
- Police Scotland launches Disability Hate Crime campaign
- Blind charity gives away free books. RNIB is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children with vision impairment across Scotland and the UK
- Major funder to revamp grants. Corra Foundation has unveiled its new 10-year strategy, which includes a commitment to unrestricted funding
- Improving mental health support - The Scottish Recovery Network has launched new resources which aim to provide life-changing help
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