This neurodiversity workshop helps parents / carers / guardians / foster parents understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will share their wealth of knowledge with you! This in an online […]
Child disability payment (CDP) is a Scottish benefit that helps towards the additional needs of disabled children. It has replaced disability living allowance (DLA) for children living in Scotland. Getting an award of CDP can significantly increase income so it is a crucial benefit for advisers and support workers to understand. This course gives a […]
"Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with communication and learning difficulties and the community around them – for example, teachers, health professionals, friends, public service bodies etc. Makaton is increasingly […]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation invites you to its 15th Anniversary Autumn Ball on 5th October 2024 to celebrate our life-saving work over the years which has made a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by asthma in Scotland and share our aims for the future. This Anniversary Ball aims to raise vital […]
Part of GEF's 2024 Safari Series races, this event is kindly sponsored by Prime Four The event on Sunday 6th October takes place at Prime Four Business Park in Kingswells. A fast and flat 3k (1k for kids aged 11 and under) around Drum Property’s Prime Four complex. Races start from 10am with Kids 1k […]
This neurodiversity workshop helps parents / carers / guardians / foster parents understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will share their wealth of knowledge with you! This in an online […]
This is the group for tenants and residents who want to be more involved in the housing service. It is where tenants, residents and the Council work together to ensure effective and meaningful consultation and communication takes place. Members of this group gain an understanding of Council policies and procedures. It is also a way […]
Join ACVO’s Policy and Consultations Officer Alasdair Ross for an informal lunchtime session on what to consider when engaging with your communities of people and place. We will also look at what is happening locally to strengthen the voice of communities through Community Planning. This free online member’s event will cover: An overview of the […]
Fairer Aberdeen Fund partners invite you to a special event to mark Challenge Poverty Week (7th - 13th October 2024). The event is aimed at raising awareness of the lived experience of poverty and inequality of Aberdeen's communities, as well as creating a space to share, consider and discuss opportunities and ideas that will help […]
Who is this for? The Gathering is targeted for people over 50 years old who are in retirement or contemplating retirement. There will be various engaging speakers, stalls, workshops and taster sessions showcasing all the various groups and charities to promote and encourage people to join groups and to take up opportunities to volunteer. What […]
This neurodiversity workshop helps parents / carers / guardians / foster parents understand more about neurodiversity and how best to support individuals with support needs. Our clinicians have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with support needs and complex conditions and will share their wealth of knowledge with you! This in an online […]
Grief and loss are an inevitable part of each of our lives, yet how we experience this is incredibly individual. The role of culture and customs surrounding death and dying is central to our bereavement experience, yet customs and rituals that feel normal to your culture may seem very different to another. But what are […]
We would like to invite you and your colleagues to our health and social gathering here at Inchgarth on Wednesday 16th of October from 1pm-3pm. Inchgarth has loads of opportunities for everyone and we have people from some of our groups happy to share information about how their group helps people. Come see what the […]
When we use the term ‘grief’ we tend to think of grief as an experience after the death of someone we are attached to. Whilst this is entirely relevant, the term ‘grief’ is in fact much wider than this and is recognised by professionals as an experience which can be felt across a wide range […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you want to feel more comfortable serving on a committee, whether you’re a novice or you’re a seasoned committee veteran, then there will be something in this session for you. Led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers it’s designed to make you more confident as a committee member. The session will cover the following […]
Join us for this new workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore the transformative power of using AI across various elements of social enterprises, revealing new opportunities for growth, efficiency and impact! You will gain valuable insights and watch live demos on how AI can enhance the everyday operations of real-life social enterprises. This FREE […]