by Frank Jarvis
Published: 11 Mar 2020
Frank Jarvis, a solicitor in our Scotland team, explains how some transport operators are unlawfully discriminating against disabled passengers.
In 2018, our Is Scotland Fairer? report on the state of equality and human rights in Scotland found that disabled and older people continue to face problems accessing all forms of public transport.
One of our current Priority Aims is that “public transport supports the economic and social inclusion of disabled people and older people”. To help bring this about we recently launched a project to support legal claims by individuals who experience these problems.
Read more: All aboard? Barriers for disabled passengers on public transport. by Frank Jarvis
Advice issued for charities on coronavirus outbreak
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- Written by: by Robert Armour. Third Force News. Anna Fowlie, chief executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
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The below information and more can be found at Third Force News
No panic if practical measures are taken
Scotland’s third sector organisations should put health first when making decisions around coronavirus.
Read more: Advice issued for charities on coronavirus outbreak
A guide to making general practice dementia friendly
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- Written by: Alzheimer Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Improvement Hub, Fife Voluntary Action
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People with dementia can experience difficulties in attending general practice, which can create barriers when even the best care and support is in place. They may experience difficulties with:
- not remembering to attend appointments;
- navigating the physical environment of the practice;
- not being able to express their concerns in the short time available with the GP, and
- not recalling details of discussions regarding their care.
Experiencing difficulties when accessing GPs can impact on the quality of life and the health of people with dementia and their carers. It can also impact on the usage of primary care, emergency admissions to hospitals and transitions to residential care.
This guide, produced by Alzheimer Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Improvement Hub, is a self-assessment tool to enable GP practices to become dementia friendly. It was adapted for Scotland from the Alzheimer Society’s guide of the same name with their kind permission and includes a checklist for GP practices to help people with dementia and their carers access high quality care and support.
I got the above article from Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 05 March 2020
Police Scotland launches Disability Hate Crime campaign
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- Written by: Police Scotland. FVA Community Justice e-bulletin March 2020
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Published 04 March 2020
What would you do if you were a victim of hate crime, and were being targeted because you had a disability? Would you report it to the police? Or what would you do if you saw someone else being victimised in this way? Would you take any action?
These are the questions Police Scotland is asking people across the country as its #DontTolerateHate campaign launches today (Wednesday, 4 March, 2020) at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow.
Read more: 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
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RNIB is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children with vision impairment across Scotland and the UK
Thousands of free books are being given away to young people with vision impairment.
To celebrate World Book Day today (Thursday 5 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (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
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- Written by: by Gareth Jones, Third Force News, The Corra Foundation
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Corra Foundation has unveiled its new 10-year strategy, which includes a commitment to unrestricted funding
A major funder has pledged to revamp the way it provides grants to charities.
The Corra Foundation has today launched its 10-year strategy, which includes a new approach to Henry Duncan Grants, the £1m a year programme that support grassroots charities in Scotland.
Improving mental health support - The Scottish Recovery Network has launched new resources which aim to provide life-changing help
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- Written by: by Gareth Jones, Third Force News, Scottish Recovery Network
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TFN News - Improving mental health support
The Scottish Recovery Network has launched new resources which aim to provide life-changing help to those struggling with their mental health
New resources which aim to help people with life-changing mental health support have been launched.
The Scottish Recovery Network has produced a series of Making Recovery Real learning and resources which highlight the need for a new collaborative approach to providing mental health support.
Fife One Stop Shop for Autism - Introduction to Autism for Professionals - Thursday 12 November 2020
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When: 2.00 - 4.30pm, Thursday 12 November 2020
Where: New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
This event is being organised by Fife One Stop Shop for Autism
NHS Scotland – Supporting teachers' mental health and wellbeing review
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On 5 February 2020, NHS Scotland published a review which aims to evaluate the varying programmes currently used to supporting teachers’ mental health and wellbeing.
Click here to read the report.
I got the above article from Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 13 February 2020
Alzheimer Scotland - Crossgates Memory Lane Group
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This is an informal group for people living with dementia to socialise with family and friends while enjoying a different range of activities from indoor bowling, musical bingo and Arts and Craft - they have something to suit everyone.
The groups meets every Monday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm at Crossgates Community Centre, 2 Inverkeithing Road, KY4 8AL.
For more information please contact Michelle Hodgson by phoning 07824 377 548 or e-mail
I got the above article from Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 13 February 2020
Alzheimer Scotland - Singing in Harmony
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This is an opportunity for people with dementia, family & friend's to enjoy a fun sing-a-long together remembering old and new songs with live according music.
The group meets the last Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm - 3.00pm except December at the St Margaret's Community Church of Scotland, Abel Place, Touch, Dunfermline, KY11 4 JJ.
For more information please contact Michelle Hodgson by phoning 07824 377 548 or e-mail
I got the above article is from Fife Voluntary Action Bulletin 13 February 2020
Blue Badges: Myths and Facts, By: fishadmin, On: 11 February 2020 Fish Hub by Fish Insurance
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Blue Badge Holders in the UK are eligible for certain parking concessions, but there are plenty of misunderstandings surrounding the scheme. Here at Fish Insurance we’ve dispelled the myths and given you the facts about who can use the badge, which restrictions apply and more.
You can only have a Blue Badge if you’re in a wheelchair – MYTH
Hidden Disabilities in Supermarkets By: Philippa Harrington. Fish Hub by Fish Insurance
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For people with hidden disabilities, a simple shopping trip could be a difficult challenge. There are so many different hidden disabilities, and each comes with its own difficulties. But shopping can be made easier if supermarket staff have an awareness of hidden disabilities.
Read more: Hidden Disabilities in Supermarkets By: Philippa Harrington. Fish Hub by Fish Insurance
By reconnecting we can end loneliness
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Alan Reid says that planning is key in the bid to get communities more active and connected
At Piliana we want to mitigate the problem of loneliness by being the modern day version of the village notice board.
At present, most organisations rely on users either seeking them out to find out what activities they have going on, or through word of mouth.
MSPs welcome further protections for animals and wildlife in Scotland
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- Written by: Scottish Parliament, Holyrood’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.
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10.02.2020
Greater protections to strengthen the health and welfare of animals and wildlife in Scotland have been supported in a report issued today by Holyrood’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.
Read more: MSPs welcome further protections for animals and wildlife in Scotland
Tips for talking about mental health
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Extra funding needed for pupils with additional needs - Four charities have called for enhanced investment in education to be made by the Scottish Government
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The below information is from Third Force News
Four charities have called for enhanced investment in education to be made by the Scottish Government
A call for urgent action in the Scottish Government’s budget to provide better support for disabled pupils has been made by charities that help young people with additional support needs.
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition, the National Deaf Children’s Society, the National Autistic Society Scotland, and Royal Blind are campaigning for improved access to specialist support.
- Mental health service unveils £100k refurbishment
- Universal credit ruling in favour of disabled claimants
- Jeanette Sultan, artist, shares her latest project through Alzheimer’s Scotland
- Petitions UK Government and Parliament
- Mental health fears as Scots won’t open up
- Let's talk about... transporting people
- Grants and Loans - Energy Saving Trust (Scotland)
- Latest health inequalities statistics released December 2018 report
- Calling 111 - Urgent Care Service in Fife now in place
- New Health and Social Care Standards (Scotland)
- Delivery of disability assistance to start in 2020
- National Standards for Community Engagement - accessible formats
- MSPs call for additional funding support for third sector
- National Care Standards: Care Homes for People with Mental Health Problems Edition
- National care standards: care homes for children and young people Edition
- A QUICK GUIDE TO HELP WITH HEALTH COSTS INCLUDES CHARGES AND OPTICAL VOUCHER VALUES November 2019
- The Dangers of white goods fires
- EHRC report finds alarming rates of racial harassment on campus
- What does research tell us about short breaks? New report from Shared Care Scotland
- Development of Peer Support in Fife over next 18 months - FVA bid to Self Management Fund successful
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