In case you missed it we've published updated guidance, giving advice to staff and families on consent and confidentiality.

We want families to feel confident in their rights around information sharing when their loved ones are receiving treatment. More: bit.ly/3UBFesW

Are you an unpaid carer in Scotland? Young Academy of Scotland want to celebrate the untold stories of unpaid carers.
There are over 700,000 informal carers in Scotland. The team at the Young Academy of Scotland are seeking stories of caring to highlight your importance. 👇🏻

The Lived Experience Experts Panel (LEEP) has sent out its newsletter for April.
The panel brings together people from across Scotland to help design the new National Care Service (NCS)
You can read the letter and an Easy Read version on our blog:
ilf.scot/blog-post/leep…

Happy Girls in ICT Day!

We are proud to have strong, female leaders and colleagues in our ICT team.

These women are strong role models for any young woman or girl who wants to succeed in an #ICT or #STEM career.

#GirlsinICT #WomeninTech

📢 We are looking for young advisors for the My Rights, My Say service! 📢

Do you know a young person who:
❤️ Has been in touch with My Rights, My Say in the past
🫶 Would like to shape the service to help other young people?

Email us: [email protected]

It's #InternationalGuideDogDay ! 🦮

Who's going to Enable and Inclusion Europe's Europe in Action Conference next week?
There'll be debates on improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and discussion on pioneering approaches to improve inclusion.
Find out more: 👇🏻
ilf.scot/blog-post/euro…

Happy St George's Day to all our English friends! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge by
Wellbeing of Women.
We commit to:
💚Recognising that menopause can be an issue in the workplace & women need support
💜Talking openly about menopause
💚Supporting & informing employees affected by menopause
#MenopauseWorkplacePledge

.Social Security Scotland are holding 2 new events for stakeholders and professionals who will be supporting people with the new Carer Support Payment in the pilot areas of Dundee City, Perth & Kinross and the Western Isles.
Read more and find the links to sign up at:
ilf.scot/blog-post/care…

Good luck to all the young people (and their parents / carers) starting their exams today or soon.
Take your time, do your best and everything will work out in the end.
#Exams

We can all do better to make social media more inclusive for those who are visually impaired.

Today I made a serious plea, sprinkled with humour and a dash of compassion to encourage MLAs to lead the way on using Alt text.

“And may the alt text be with you.”

On Monday at Members Statements Robbie Butler MLA give our ALT Campaign a “warm hug on a chilly day”
Many people have watched, listened & asked how to ALT & set a reminder:

Here’s an ALT how to:
youtu.be/anUiaPa9jCQ?si…
& an ALT reminder setting screenshot
🫶PB & friends 💜

If you're in or around Renfrew this Monday (22 April) then please do come along to the Family Fund Information and Support Day.
It's free and there's no need to book.
Come along between 10am and 2pm at The Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB.

Talking #transitions and Compass at Redburn School to parents/carers this morning. Representing DIVErgent INfluencers, ARC Scotland and Scottish Transitions Forum. Great to also catch up with ILF Scotland and meet North Lanarkshire Carers Together, as well as other organisations supporting young people + parent/carers.

What a great way to start a Friday! 😎
We're at Redburn School meeting senior pupils, parents and carers from there and Mavisbank School as part of their Transition Information Event.
We're talking about the Transition Fund and how it can help you #TrySomethingNew !

Come and see #TransitionFund recipient, Hannah's exhibition taking place Fri 19-Tue 23 April in Livingston Designer Outlet 10.30-5 (1.30-4 Tues).
'I find it hard to communicate so use art to express myself.' Hannah, 17, neurodiverse and visually impaired.
facebook.com/reel/114719039…

We are hosting a number of pre-consultation workshops on Fuel Poverty throughout April, May and June.

➡️Have your say and find out more at: communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/fuel-…

Excited to be at the ASN Future Pathways Event this evening at CurrieCHS and welcoming pupils, parents and carers from there as well as Balerno High School , Wester Hailes High School, Firrhill High School & Woodlands School.
The goodies are set up and we’re ready to chat. Come over and say hi!
#TransitionFund

Regulations have been laid for a new Scottish Government benefit for people of pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Pension Age Disability Payment will replace DWPUK’s Attendance Allowance for people in Scotland.

Read more: ▶️ bit.ly/PADP