Support in the Right Direction
This partnership between VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) supports carers and supported people at all stages of their social care journey in Edinburgh and Midlothian. VOCAL provides information and support to carers around preparing for assessments and reviews, managing care, informal advocacy to agree budget use and community brokerage to identify supports. LCIL supports carers and the cared for person to become employers, providing practical support and training to help them build their knowledge and confidence in this role.
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
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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
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A 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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