Ayrshire PA Get Together & Lunch Event 12/09/19 - limited spaces still available for PAs to come together, meet each other & access support. Call or email now to confirm your space - please share. AILN East Ayrshire Carers @CommBrokNetwork North Ayrshire HSCP North Ayrshire Carers @EAHSCP South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Each year, 100,000 people leave employment after a period of sickness...Scottish Government have opened a consultation to address the challenges around health related job loss. Help inform future plans by completing the consulation -bit.ly/2XXiJmR Clacks Third Sector Interface @LizCTSI antheaCTSI

Good luck to Debbie Carroll w their expert workshop ‘Why Don’t We Go Into The #Garden?’ today. So important for care homes to understand the value of engaging w outside spaces. Often the culture of #care has to change before any new garden #design can work. Book a workshop first!

As part of #SuicidePreventionWeek Clutha Disaster survivor Michael Byrne will give a free talk in Perth about trauma and PTSD. Book a ticket for the Sept 11th (7pm) event using this link: bit.ly/2kefvsv

Delighted that with help from the SG self-directed support team, we are able to run the Partners in Policymaking programme again this year for parents of disabled children and individual self-advocates. Interested and want to find out more? in-controlscotland.org/programmes/par… In Control Scotland

With just 3 WEEKS until #AgeIsJustANumber #OlderPeoplesDay, we’re thrilled to be able to launch this year’s posters! Yes, this year we have TWO! 🥳 ow.ly/RcyU50w3XsI

"They agreed to contribute towards my wheelchair but said I had to pay too as I got a personal benefit from it on weekends... as if it were an iPad or a company car." Sarah relies on the Access to Work scheme, but says funding stops at the office front-door. #BattlingBarriers

This maybe of great interest to people - Partners in Policymaking in-controlscotland.org/programmes/par…

Really important discussion on BBC Breakfast this morning about the right of people who have a #LearningDisability to find love and have relationships. Our #ACE Groups help people meet new friends, and charities like Dates-n-Mates Scotland and Stay Up Late do great work on this.💜💕

Do you have a query about your Self-Directed Support (SDS) payroll or would you like to find out more about SDS? if you do, come along to one of our drops in's & enjoy a cuppa and cake. South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership North Ayrshire HSCP @EAHSCP NHS Ayrshire & Arran PA Network Scotland VASA TACT South Ayrshire Life

Coffee, Cakes & Chat - Personal Assistants Get Together - Glasgow 1st October @ Grand Central Hotel. Register now to come along, meet other PAs and get updates from the PA Network mailchi.mp/632b5c57df56/c…

"It's exciting. It's freeing. It makes me feel alive." Since being diagnosed with #MS, Rebecca discovered a new love for hip hop and freestyle dancing. To find out more about Rebecca's story visit weareundefeatable.co.uk/our-stories/re… #WeAreUndefeatable MS Society UK

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Paul lost both legs above the knee following an accident when he tried to cross a railway line and was electrocuted. Here is his incredible story and his message of hope - focus on the small goals. myglasgow.frog.net/ChampionsCinem… @FYF_Charity #mentalhealth #hope

We've got that #FridayFeeling at SMN today and are VERY excited about what's coming up for the next couple of months... especially, yes, you guessed it, our National Event! Book your place now: bit.ly/NationalEvent

The more people who have their say in the decisions made by the Council, the better those decisions will be. Join now to have your say online falkirk.gov.uk/peoplespanel

Nice to be involved. Glad #AgeIsJustANumber event went well.

Tomorrow we will be in South Lanarkshire to catch up with the Care Inspectorate on the recent #SDS thematic inspection in the area! Looking forward to seeing you all there! Self-Directed Support Network South Lanarkshire GCIL Support PA Network Scotland more info can be found here >> bit.ly/2PbT7g6

Remember the guiding principles of when involved in #SelfDirectedSupport

Would you like to work with our team @ SDS Forth Valley? We have 2 posts for SDS information officers. Details at the link below myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/sds-…