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Changing Lives Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2009
The latest Changing Lives Newsletter, produced bi-annually by the Scottish Government, is now available. This edition includes articles by Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, Alan Baird (President, ADSW), Justin McNicholl (Chair, Local Practitioner Forums). Also, updates on Changing Lives, the Practice Governance Change Group and the User and Carer Forum.
Download the Changing Lives Newsletter for Spring/Summer 2009 (PDF). If you would like a hard copy (or copies) please contact Sandra Murray; email sandra.murray@scotland.gsi.gov.uk tel 0131 244 7683
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1 July 2009
University of Glasgow/STRADA – Certificate of Higher Education: Drug & Alcohol Practice 2009
Places still available. Please note that the final deadline for applications for the September 2009 programme is Friday 17 July 2009.
For further information please click here
1 July 2009
Scottish Social Services Learning Network North
Network Meeting: Update on Registration. For further information please click here
1 July 2009
STRADA New Evening Training Events
The latest exciting development to the STRADA modular programmes is the provision of training in the EVENING. STRADA Concise and STRADA Essentials are now being delivered at a range of venues throughout Scotland from 6pm to 8.30pm. Details can be found on the attached flyer and by visiting the STRADA website
1 July 2009
Workforce Unit Newsflash – Report Launch
Voluntary Sector Development Fund Applications 2009 available here
1 July 2009
SSSC June 2009 eBulletin
The June SSSC eBulletin is available here. These bulletins provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments, news, consultations and forthcoming events from SSSC and across the sector.
Copies of archived eBulletins can be found here
1 July 2009
Staff of Scottish Local Authority Social Work Services, 2008
Staff of Scottish Local Authority Social Work Services, 2008 available here
1 July 2009
Workforce Unit Newsflash – Report Launch
Registration of Managers of Care at Home Services with SSSC
For further information please click here
25 June 2009
National Autistic Society Supported by The Hensley Group
A one-day conference aimed at Social Care Professionals & Social Care Students to consider the issues around assessing adults on the autism spectrum – 10 September 2009 – Holiday Inn, Birmingham
For further information click here and for a booking form click here
25 June 2009
SIRCC eNews update – June 2009
Latest copy of SIRCC’s eNews Update can be accessed here
25 June 2009
Mental Health Officers in Scotland: Newsletter. Issue 20 Summer 2009
Latest copy of MHO Newsletter can be accessed here
25 June 2009
University of Glasgow / STRADA – NEW COURSE: Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership of Drug & Alcohol Services
Announcement of brand new course being offered this Autumn: designed specifically for those working within, or seeking, leadership positions in the addictions field. For further information please click here
17 June 2009
Workforce Unit – Summer Newsletter – focus on research and events
The Workforce Unit Summer Newsletter is available to download here
In this edition:
- an article with the details of the launch of our re-tendering research
- an analysis of the impact of the Voluntary Sector Development Fund
- an evaluation of our Continuous Professional Development events
17 June 2009
Learning Network West e-bulletin – June 2009
Latest copy of Learning Network West e-bulletin is available here
9 June 2009
Workforce Unit June 2009 e-Bulletin
The June edition of the Workforce Unit e-Bulletin is now available. The e-bulletins are regular bulletins covering a range of voluntary sector social service workforce issues.
All of the Workforce Unit e-Bulletins and other Workforce Unit News can be found on the publication page of their website.
3 June 2009
SSSC May 2009 eBulletin
The May SSSC eBulletin is available here. These bulletins provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments, news, consultations and forthcoming events from SSSC and across the sector.
Copies of archived eBulletins can be found here
3 June 2009
STRADA ‘Focus’ May 2009
Please find attached the latest edition of STRADA’s ‘Focus’ newsletter.
27 May 2009
Learning Network West – The Facilitative Trainer 2 Day Courses
Due to popular demand 4 further dates for the above course have been announced
Further information please click here
27 May 2009
Learning Network West e-bulletin – May 2009
Latest copy of Learning Network West e-bulletin is available here
27 May 2009
STRADA – New Job Vacancies
There are currently two new job vacancies at STRADA:
For further further information please click the links above
27 May 2009
Learning Network North e-bulletin – May 2009
For he latest copy of the Learning Networth North e-bulletin please click here
20 May 2009
Shifting the Balance of Care Newsletter – May 2009
Please click here for the May 2009 Shifting the Balance of Care Newsletter
6 May 2009
STRADA announcement on forthcoming Academic Programmes
STRADA are now recruiting for the following Academic Programmes:
Postgraduate Certificate: Leadership of Drug and Alcohol Services
6 May 2009
Workforce Unit - Newsflash
The Workforce Unit and the Private Sector Workforce Initiative are working with the SSSC to establish how registration of workers in adult residential care homes will affect the sector. The SSSC invites you to answer a brief questionnaire on this subject.
Further details are available here
6 May 2009
SIRCC eNews Update – April 2009
Latest copy of SIRCC’s eNews Update can be accessed here
6 May 2009
Learning Network North e-bulletin – April 2009
Latest copy of Learning Network North e-bulletin here
6 May 2009
SSSC April 2009 eBulletin
The SSSC April 2009 e-Bulletin is available here
These bulletins provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments, news, consultations and forthcoming events from SSSC and across the sector. Copies of archived bulletins can be found here
The Winter 2008/09 SSSC Newsletter is also available to download here
6 May 2009
Association of Community Health Partnerships, Annual Conference and AGM
Association of Community Health Partnerships, Annual Conference and AGM entitled “To Boldly Go” is being held 10-11 September 2009, in the Crutherland Hotel, East Kilbride
Click here for the conference flyer and here for further information
News from previous months can be found in the archive.