Latest updates
Carers Act Transformation Support Fund
The Scottish Government has set aside a budget of £400,000 to provide funding via a third round of the Carers Act Transformation Support (CATS) Fund. The main purpose of this short-term funding is to develop local capacity through improvements to… Continue Reading Carers Act Transformation Support Fund
Rural Transport Conference
Community groups and individuals are invited to the first Scottish Border rural transport conference. It will be held on Friday 28th June from 10am-1.30pm at the Council Chamber in Newtown St Boswells. Speakers will include Kathy Cremin of Berwickshire Association… Continue Reading Rural Transport Conference
ALLIANCE Live launched
The ALLIANCE has launched an initiative called ALLIANCE Live. It will deliver a range of outputs including regular webinars that present the innovative work within health and social care, recording podcasts with panellists who have both professional and lived experience… Continue Reading ALLIANCE Live launched
Mental Health Awareness Week
Each May during Mental Health Awareness Week there are events in the Borders to raise awareness of mental health issues. This year, there are more events than ever as the Borders is taking part in the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival… Continue Reading Mental Health Awareness Week
Learning Disability Week
Scotland’s Learning Disability Week 2019 will take place from Monday 13th-Sunday 19th May. Border Links Kelso Group is hosting a free “Communi-tea Party to celebrate on Thursday 16th May from 1pm-2.30pm at Kelso Rugby Club – all welcome. A local event… Continue Reading Learning Disability Week
Forum for people with sight loss
Do you live work or socialise in the Scottish Borders? Have sight loss or care for someone who does? Do you need advice/information? Then go along to the first Scottish Borders VIP Forum social afternoon on Wednesday 1st May, 2.30-4pm.… Continue Reading Forum for people with sight loss
Short Breaks Statement
The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership and the Children and Young People’s Leadership Team have published a joint short breaks statement. It provides a guide to the local and national resources available for carers and people who are… Continue Reading Short Breaks Statement
Training in April
There are still some places left on our Learning Network courses coming up in April. They include: Minimising distress in dementia Increasing knowledge of domestic abuse (provided by Border Women’s Aid Dementia – informed practice level For more information call… Continue Reading Training in April
Red Cross recruiting volunteers
British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to support older people in communities across the Borders. A series of recruitment days is now taking place in various towns. You can download a poster with more information and dates/venues or call 01896… Continue Reading Red Cross recruiting volunteers
Streets Ahead Open Days
Borders charity Streets Ahead is hosting Open Days this month at its bases in Hawick, Galashiels and Kelso.Visitors are welcome to drop in any time between 11am and 3pm. The purpose is to give families, partner organisations and the local community a… Continue Reading Streets Ahead Open Days
