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Great to see this upcoming session on a very important issue, and we're proud that it's being led by one of our programme graduates!
Dr Julie Brown (Duncan Millar) PhD@jduncanmillar15 Nov 2024
Annual health check for adults with learning disabilities in Scotland - join us to discuss the checks with the compassionate, proactive team at the Alliance 🗓️ 26th November 2pm, free Sign up here ⬇️ alliance-scotland.org.uk/blo… Thanks to @ALLIANCEScot @KazzieP
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Well done @InControlScot for clearly expressing why SDS & Personal Outcomes should always be front & Centre...💯
Health, Care and Sport Committee@SP_HealthSport27 Sep 2024
At our meeting this week @socworkscot, @ScotsSW and @InControlScot gave us their reflections on the @scotgov proposed Stage 2 amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Watch in full: ow.ly/J7vN50TwVM4
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At our meeting this week @socworkscot, @ScotsSW and @InControlScot gave us their reflections on the @scotgov proposed Stage 2 amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Watch in full: ow.ly/J7vN50TwVM4
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As part of Self Management Week in Scotland, we are hosting a Seminar, hope you can join us live at 3.30pm on Tuesday, if you are on Facebook or YouTube, feel free to ask questions or make points using the comments. Or you can watch it later. #selfmanagementweek
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📢 NEWS 📢 The Human Rights Consortium Scotland has issued a letter to the First Minister on behalf of over 100 organisations and members of the lived experience boards who have helped shape the Scottish Human Rights Bill up until this point. Why is the letter important? 🧵
"100+ organisations write to the First Minister on Delay of Human Rights Bill"

ALT "100+ organisations write to the First Minister on Delay of Human Rights Bill"

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we have some exciting news to tell you about!!!!!! @datesnmates @GigBuddiesThera @SCLDNews
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"They're being compassionate and supporting, and helping a little creature who is suffering." Volunteer group Happy Feet are helping to prevent pigeons in Glasgow from losing toes, feet or even legs to 'stringfoot' which sees litter and threads tangled around the animal's limbs.
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A enjoyable informative session of SDS getting to grips last week in Edinburgh with staff from @evoc_edinburgh
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✨UPDATE ✨ We've extended the closing date for expressions of interest to 23rd August. Get in touch to find out more!
In Control Scotland@InControlScot9 Aug 2024
💡New opportunity! 💡 Do you work for a social care provider? Interested in finding out more about option 2 of self-directed support? We're running an Action Learning Set for people working for support providers, to collaborate on new approaches and share ideas.
Flyer from In Control Scotland Option 2 Action Learning Sets for Providers Another in our series of chances to get together online and explore an aspect of social care. If you are a social care provider interested in exploring getting the best out of option 2, then get in touch to get your place and join us. - Bringing together people working in similar roles across the country - Exploring challenges - Looking at fresh ideas - Collaborating together on solutions There is no cost to take part in this programme. Our sessions will start in September, apply by 12th August and we will set dates with participants. Register your interest and ask any questions get in touch with us at info@in-controlscotland.org.uk 1 hr 30 mins sessions monthly on Teams

ALT Flyer from In Control Scotland Option 2 Action Learning Sets for Providers Another in our series of chances to get together online and explore an aspect of social care. If you are a social care provider interested in exploring getting the best out of option 2, then get in touch to get your place and join us. - Bringing together people working in similar roles across the country - Exploring challenges - Looking at fresh ideas - Collaborating together on solutions There is no cost to take part in this programme. Our sessions will start in September, apply by 12th August and we will set dates with participants. Register your interest and ask any questions get in touch with us at [email protected] 1 hr 30 mins sessions monthly on Teams

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🚨 Deadline extended - 16th Aug🚨 Working Together For Change is a national coproduction programme all about improving self-directed support. We're looking for people working in social care, social work, or community orgs to join us. Find out more here: in-controlscotland.org/worki…
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I want Raygun, the 36 year old Australian breakdancer possessed by the spirit of Julia Stiles in Save the Last Dance, to know that I am now her biggest fan and she should never stop doing whatever it is she’s trying to do

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Sounds like a fantastic evening of music. Why not join the @StayUpLateScot team if your local or watch online if you can?! #free #livemusic #Inclusion
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📢Next date for introductory training in self-directed support 📢 Getting to Grips with SDS is a half day course, online, for people who want to find out more about how to direct your support. FREE for carers/supported people, £50 for everyone else. Tue 1st Oct 1pm-3pm
In Control Scotland Flyer for Getting to Grips with Self Directed Support Half day online training course on Microsoft Teams Tuesday 1st October 2024 1pm - 3pm What's it about? This half day online training course is all about the basis of self-directed support, covering the values, principles and processes, and is facilitated by Dr Danielle Farrel, Project Coordinator at In Control Scotland. Who is it for? It is suitable for people new to self-directed support or as a refresher for anyone else. Who can attend? The training course is open to health and social care partnerships, service provider organisations, people in receipt of support, unpaid carers. Is there a cost to attend? The cost to attend is £50 but we are able to offer some free places to people in receipt of support and unpaid carers. For further information and to register for a place on the next course contact us at info@in-controlscotland.org.uk

ALT In Control Scotland Flyer for Getting to Grips with Self Directed Support Half day online training course on Microsoft Teams Tuesday 1st October 2024 1pm - 3pm What's it about? This half day online training course is all about the basis of self-directed support, covering the values, principles and processes, and is facilitated by Dr Danielle Farrel, Project Coordinator at In Control Scotland. Who is it for? It is suitable for people new to self-directed support or as a refresher for anyone else. Who can attend? The training course is open to health and social care partnerships, service provider organisations, people in receipt of support, unpaid carers. Is there a cost to attend? The cost to attend is £50 but we are able to offer some free places to people in receipt of support and unpaid carers. For further information and to register for a place on the next course contact us at [email protected]

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💡New opportunity! 💡 Do you work for a social care provider? Interested in finding out more about option 2 of self-directed support? We're running an Action Learning Set for people working for support providers, to collaborate on new approaches and share ideas.
Flyer from In Control Scotland Option 2 Action Learning Sets for Providers Another in our series of chances to get together online and explore an aspect of social care. If you are a social care provider interested in exploring getting the best out of option 2, then get in touch to get your place and join us. - Bringing together people working in similar roles across the country - Exploring challenges - Looking at fresh ideas - Collaborating together on solutions There is no cost to take part in this programme. Our sessions will start in September, apply by 12th August and we will set dates with participants. Register your interest and ask any questions get in touch with us at info@in-controlscotland.org.uk 1 hr 30 mins sessions monthly on Teams

ALT Flyer from In Control Scotland Option 2 Action Learning Sets for Providers Another in our series of chances to get together online and explore an aspect of social care. If you are a social care provider interested in exploring getting the best out of option 2, then get in touch to get your place and join us. - Bringing together people working in similar roles across the country - Exploring challenges - Looking at fresh ideas - Collaborating together on solutions There is no cost to take part in this programme. Our sessions will start in September, apply by 12th August and we will set dates with participants. Register your interest and ask any questions get in touch with us at [email protected] 1 hr 30 mins sessions monthly on Teams

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Only two days until our inclusive free conference in Aberdeen, in person and online. Email [email protected] if you are coming and to get the online link. With Learning Disability Group Of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and @datesnmates
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There are occasions when nuance is required and empathy has to be extended to both sides. Nazi riots isn’t one of them.
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Karen Procek@KazzieP24 Jul 2024
Homes not hospitals
New Routes Home@newrouteshome24 Jul 2024
STV interview which aired on 6pm news last night, looking at the impact not just of the time spent in hospital, but also the quality of life while there. To watch follow the link to our website and scroll down to this story. newrouteshome.wixsite.com/sc… #humanrights #Disability
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Well done to Silva & the @newrouteshome team for keep this in the news & continuing to push for much needed change!
New Routes Home@newrouteshome24 Jul 2024
STV interview which aired on 6pm news last night, looking at the impact not just of the time spent in hospital, but also the quality of life while there. To watch follow the link to our website and scroll down to this story. newrouteshome.wixsite.com/sc… #humanrights #Disability
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Serious about changing this picture? Join us [email protected]
New Routes Home@newrouteshome24 Jul 2024
STV interview which aired on 6pm news last night, looking at the impact not just of the time spent in hospital, but also the quality of life while there. To watch follow the link to our website and scroll down to this story. newrouteshome.wixsite.com/sc… #humanrights #Disability
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STV interview which aired on 6pm news last night, looking at the impact not just of the time spent in hospital, but also the quality of life while there. To watch follow the link to our website and scroll down to this story. newrouteshome.wixsite.com/sc… #humanrights #Disability
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