A new system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland. Child disability payment has completely replaced DLA for children. Adult disability payment is replacing PIP for new claimants and existing PIP claimants are in the process of being transferred. […]
Social security law and tax credit law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw, this essential one-day course looks at the most important changes in benefit and tax credits law in Scotland and […]
Suicide Prevention is everyone’s business and there is something that we can all do in our communities to help break the stigma. The North East Suicide Prevention Team, hosted by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is delivering Introduction to Suicide Prevention training sessions in the community. The session will cover:- • Introduction to the […]
This year the lecture will be presented by Aberdeen University MSc Sustainability Transitions student Lisa Heinzler and will focus on the findings of her research project "The Northeast of Scotland's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. Following the lecture, for those attending in person, there will be the opportunity to have refreshments, network and take […]
RACE NIGHT! Whether this is your Maiden race or you've got a few Furlongs under your belt we are sure you will have loads of fun and hopefully a win or two. Join us for an evening of fun, excitement and great food! Tickets are priced at £17 and this includes a delicious Ashvale Supper. […]
Are you on the lookout for the most haunting Halloween costume event this spooky season? RCG has the event for you! In collaboration with Joy on Tap we have put together a ghoulish gathering of Drag Queens and Drag Kings for a night of entertainment. This will be a devilishly good night not to be […]
Worried about saying the wrong thing when someone’s died? This course is designed to resource staff who have contact with bereaved people as part of their role, and those who are motivated to improve their empathetic communication skills. This training will build your confidence and insight to the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement; […]
These 2 x 2-hour training workshops are aimed at any professionals working with children who present with, or are suspected of having, a neurodiverse condition. The workshops will outline current neuroscience and focus on how to integrate a neuro-sequential approach within professional practice. The training will be aimed at empowering staff to develop approaches and […]
