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This bulletin provides updates on a range of issues and is essential reading for those working in health and social care in Fife's third sector.
If you have any news that you'd like us to highlight on our website and in this bulletin, please submit it here.
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Park Golf and Lunch Event for Unpaid Carers
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To celebrate Carers Week (09 - 16 June), Fife Voluntary Action’s Respitality project hosted a free park golf and lunch event for unpaid carers.
Respitality in Fife teamed up with Dunnikier Park Community Golf to offer a fun and relaxing session of park golf at their beautiful green in Kirkcaldy.
Attendees were welcomed at 10.00am with tea and coffee before being grouped into teams to enjoy a round of park golf. We were even lucky enough to get a warm, sunny day - perfect for getting out on the course!
After the session attendees enjoyed a free buffet lunch and some fun activities in the clubhouse.
The event was open to unpaid carers registered with a carer support organisation in Fife.
A huge thank you to Dunnikier Park Community Golf for their excellent hosting, food, and their team of volunteers who taught us how to play and guided us round the course.
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Annual Unpaid Carers' Experience Survey 2025
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Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (FHSCP) have launched this year's Annual Unpaid Carers' Experience Survey.
Feedback from the survey will help to inform and shape FHSCP's improvement plans and decisions about what support they are able to offer to unpaid carers.
As an unpaid carer living or supporting someone in Fife, this is your chance to share your thoughts, experiences, and let them know how you are supported to carry out this important role.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025
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Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Award Winners
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Hosted by the author Marion Todd, and awards presented by category sponsors and Provost Leishman, it was a special evening of celebration recognising the incredible contribution volunteers bring to the sector.
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Fife Befriending Forum - June
Thursday 26 June, 10.00am - 12.00pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The Befriending Forum is an opportunity for members to share learning, develop positive working relationships, and gain support. At this event, we will take some time to network and to get to know our Befriending colleagues across Fife
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Benefits available from Social Security Scotland
Tuesday 17 June, 12.00 - 1.00pm, online
At this session Claire Lister, Partnership and Events Manager for Social Security Scotland, will introduce us to the wide range of benefits now available and will guide us through Social Security Scotland’s plans for the future.
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PVG/Disclosure Training
Monday 23 June, 1.00 - 4.30pm, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This course will explore the principles of background checking of all types for both staff and volunteers. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) underwent significant changes in April 2025 and this course will provide an updated overview of PVG and Disclosure regulations for 2025.
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Scottish Children's Health Awards 2025: Open for Nominations
The awards celebrate the remarkable achievements in children's health across Scotland and feature inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and recognition of those making a difference.
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Day of Movement 2025
Scotland's National Day of Movement will take place on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
The day aims to bring people together to champion the vital role that all forms of physical activity plays in supporting the health and wellbeing of people living with long-term health conditions.
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Other Training Opportunities
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Befriending Networks: How To Have Your First Conversation
Whether a first conversation with a befriending match is in person or through distance methods such as a telephone call, Befriending Networks want to ensure that befrienders feel confident to engage. This guide is designed to support befrienders and help a befriending match begin with positivity.
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Cosy Kingdom Training for Frontline Staff and Volunteers
Cosy Kingdom run training sessions for frontline staff and volunteers to support people in Fife to stay warm and manage their energy bills.
Fuel poverty in Fife is affecting many people, and they are now seeing people who are in employment being affected by the cost of living challenges and having to make difficult choices regarding heating their home or putting food on the table.
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Scottish Recovery Network: Peer Support - Getting Started
Tuesday 17 June, 10.30am - 12.00pm, online
Join Scottish Recovery Network for an introductory session with Q&A, exploring the foundations of peer support.
This event is for grassroots groups, small organisations, and individuals who are interested in starting a peer support group or learning more about peer support.
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FVAWP: Honour-Based Abuse Online Information Session
Tuesday 01 July, 10.00am - 1.00pm, online
This session will raise awareness and understanding of honour-based abuse, including domestic abuse, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation, and they'll emphasise the local support available in Fife.
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Thursday 19 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Kirkcaldy
The event is a great opportunity to meet new people, chat about important issues in your life, be heard, and enjoy a free lunch.
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