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 […]
A community fair, providing direct access to support available across Aberdeen. Join in on a day of sharing services, experiences and networking with other like-minded organisations in Aberdeen to improve the lives and homes of those living in our city/area.
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 […]
Pension age disability payment (PADP) is replacing attendance allowance as the main disability benefit for people living in Scotland who have reached pension age. Getting an award of PADP can significantly increase income and so it is a crucial benefit for older people. This course will give you an understanding of the main rules and […]
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 […]
Come along and find out how to apply for funding for your project through the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund, now in its 4th year! As part of 'I'm Fine' mental health festival, ACVO's Funding Officer Claire Shaw will be holding a free workshop to take you through the Fund and give advice on […]
Join us for the launch of our report as part of Challenge Poverty Week 2024. Hear about our ongoing work to explore effective solutions and end cycles of poverty and inequality MPS and our partner organisations have gathered evidence that migrant households face considerable financial disadvantages and barriers to overcoming these which are insufficiently seen […]
Find out more about how to apply to Year 4 of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. This webinar will provide guidance associated with both Level 1 (Up to £3000) and Level 2 (£3000-£15000) grant applications. This year we have made changes to the application and assessment process, therefore even if you have applied […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Universal credit is the main working age, means-tested benefit for people in Scotland and throughout the UK. It was intended to simplify the social security system and provide an incentive to work, but its monthly assessment and online process can seem daunting for clients and advisers alike. You do not need to be an expert […]
This course looks at the universal credit (UC) rules that particularly affect ill or disabled people. It will equip you to advise clients who are claiming or need to claim UC, including the importance of the work capability assessment. The course covers: The latest rules on when ill and disabled people may need to claim […]
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 […]