Support in the Right Direction
Advocacy Western Isles provides independent advocacy with all aspects of self-directed support throughout the Western Isles. This supports social care users and carers through the entire process of accessing social care to make informed choices about and take greater control of their care and ensure that they feel their voice has been heard. Support is provided to people who do not meet local authority eligibility criteria to explore their options and rights.
People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The
Read MorePeople with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The
Read MoreA second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opens for applications today (Monday 20 January 2025) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness
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