Details: Written by: Fife Voluntary Action (FVA); Category: Fife Voluntary Action; Published: 24 August 2026; Created: 24 August 2026; Hits: 8

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Health and Social Care

FVA Recognised as Carer Positive Employer

We've been awarded Carer Positive Engaged accreditation by Carers UK, recognising our commitment to supporting employees who balance work with unpaid caring responsibilities.

The accreditation panel highlighted FVA's flexible and responsive appraoch, as well as the practical support available to staff.

We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Positive employer and will continue building on our support for colleagues who are balancing work with unpaid caring responsibilities.

Social Care PVG Scheme Applications: Temporary Fee Waiver

Disclosure Scotland have provided information regarding the social care workforce eligibility and how to have the fee for your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme application waived.

Aut Support Works - Free Online Sessions for Autistic People

This is a programme of free, autistic-led online sessions offering practical tools, insights and ideas to help you navigate the workplace and improve your working life.

Living Safely and Independently at Home in Fife

The website provides information and advice tailored to your individual needs, helping you stay well, improve your fitness and wellbeing, and continue living independently.

New Online Better Than Well Group Launched in North East Fife

Better Than Well by LinkLiving launched a pilot of its online Safety and Stabilisation Group in North East Fife.

Understanding Frailty: Information and Support from NHS Fife

NHS Fife's Frailty webpage provides information and signposting for people living with frailty, as well as their families, friends and carers.

Have Your Say on Speech and Language Therapy Services in Fife

The Every Voice in Fife project is looking at how support for speech, language, communication, and eating, drinking and swallowing needs is planned and delivered across Fife.

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Meningitis B Vaccinations for Young People Aged 17-25

This time-limited programme is being offered to some older teenagers and some new college and university students who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

Have Your Say: Digital Violence Against Young Women and Girls in Scotland

They are inviting young women, trans women and non-binary people aged 16–30 who live in Scotland to share their experiences and views as part of a new national research project.

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