Gillian Collins (Inverclyde CHP) info sheets December 11, 2009

Gillian Collins – Health Improvement Senior, (Infants & Children) at Inverclyde Community Health Partnership (CHP) attended the Children’s & Young Persons network on 24 November 2009.

She gave insight into the following:
• Overview of Role & Remit Including team structure and key agendas such as:
• Parenting Agenda
• ACES Programme (Child Healthy Weight Management)
• Oral Health Action Team)
• How can the Health Improvement team link better with voluntary sector?

Two information sheets that accompany the discussions with Gillian are available to download.
Gillan Collins (Inverclyde CHP) presentation notes
ACES Programme

SNAPY 2010 Conference: Improving practice, improving lives December 11, 2009

SNAPY (Scottish Network of Alcohol Practitioners For the Young) are running a conference “Improving practice, improving lives”. Working together to create better futures for children and young people affected by alcohol.

Tuesday 2 March 2010
9am-3.45pm
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow

The conference will allow for the sharing of good practice, skills and resources and the advancement of new and innovative approaches to service development when working with children and young people affected by alcohol misuse throughout Scotland.

Building upon last year’s launch the conference will include networking opportunities, speakers, workshops and regional forums.

The conference will cost £50, but if delegates book their place by 31/12/09 they will receive the “2010 discount” of 20% (£10)!

SNAPY 2010 Conference Programme

SNAPY 2010 Conference Booking Form

For more information and to book a place email or book online now.

Inverclyde CHP on the move! December 10, 2009

Inverclyde Community Health Partnership (CHP) are Moving to Crown House.

From the 14th December 2009 the following services….
• Community Mental Health Team (Formerly at Cathcart Street, Greenock)
• Primary Care Mental Health Team (Formerly at Boglestone Clinic, Port Glsgow)
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Medical Records
• Older Persons Mental Health Team (All formerly at Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock)

…are moving to:
Crown House
(old Co-operative Showroom)
30 King Street
Greenock
PA15 1NN
Tel: 01475 558000

IAB Papers & Voluntary Sector pre-meeting info! December 10, 2009

Dear Colleagues,

The Inverclyde Alliance Board papers for the meeting on Monday 21 December 2009 have been published. You can access them by clicking here.

The following papers maybe be of interest to you:
Item 6 – SOA 2009-2011 Progress Reports and Outcome Delivery Plans
Item 8 – Update on the Development of Third Sector Interface in Inverclyde
Item 9 – Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2009

Please be advised that the papers for the reports on the Fairer Scotland Fund (FSF) and Joint Asset Management papers have not been included as they have to go through Inverclyde Councils – Policy & Resources Committee on Tuesday 15 December.

The voluntary sector pre-IAB meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 15 December 10.00am-12.00pm at The Trust, Westburn Centre, 175 Dalrymple Street, Greenock.
(The voluntary sector pre-IAB meetings are an opportunity for the sector to discuss the published papers and put forward requests for clarification, comments or questions via the voluntary sector representative to the IAB.)

Home Start in Inverclyde December 1, 2009

Pat Trenaman (CVS Inverclyde) presented the results of a consultation on the potential for a Home Start Project in Inverclyde.

Home Start offers a unique service; they recruit and train volunteers who are usually parents themselves to visit families with at least one child under five, at home, and offer them informal, friendly and confidential support. The development of this project would require commitment from a host organisation from the voluntary sector to take it forward.

You can access the research paper by clicking Home Start in Inverclyde (Final Report).

If you are interested in more information about this opportunity, please contact CVS Inverclyde on 01475-710207 to discuss.

Anti-Bullying Consultation (Scottish Government) November 26, 2009

A national approach to anti-bullying for Scotland’s children and young people consultation.

The Scottish Government has produced a consultation paper setting out a draft national approach to anti-bullying in Scotland.

The purpose of which is to propose an approach, outline contributions by sectors and stakeholders nationally and highlight the role of the Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group (SABS). Find out more….

You can access the full consultation document by clicking the following link.

FREE – ‘Managing Your Stress Effectively’ Training (Tues 01 Dec) November 25, 2009

Please find attached information on “Managing Your Stress Effectively” training that is being run by Stepwell on Tuesday 1 December which may be of interest to your clients or staff.

The training runs from 10.00am – 4.00pm and will help you
o Understand what stress is
o Be aware of how stress affects you
o Identify specific lifestyle stressors
o Develop personal techniques to manage stress

Further information can be found by clicking the following link Stepwell – Stress Management Training Publicity Nov 2009.

Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery we are able to offer places at NO COST.
To book a place or to find out more information contact Linda on 01475 724038.

Bingo Night Monday 30 Nov 2009 (Inverclyde Peace Initiative) November 25, 2009

Inverclyde Peace Initiative (IPI) are hosting a Bingo Night to raise much needed money for their Youth Project.

Where: St Stephens High School, Southfield Avenue, Port Glasgow.
When: 6pm-8pm, Monday 30th November.
There will be Bingo, Cake and candy, a Jumble sale, Raffle etc.

All money raised will be contributed to the Inverclyde Peace Initiative (IPI) – Youth Project.

Young People & Money Training course (09 February 2009) November 23, 2009

The More Choices More Chances (MCMC) Local Partnership in Inverclyde is advertising a Young People and Money course in Inverclyde. I would be grateful if you could please forward these details on to clients/service users and staff that may be interested and benefit from this training opportunity.

Course Information:
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), in partnership with Citizens Advice and leading youth charity Fairbridge, has developed the Young People & Money FREE one day training course. The course has been designed to better equip those who work with young people aged under 25, who are not in education, employment or training in providing them with a greater understanding, awareness and confidence along with supporting toolkits to help their young people make more sense of their money and ultimately become more financially capable. This training has been funded by the FSA.

Where: Express by Holiday Inn, Cartsburn, Greenock, PA15 4RT
When: Tuesday 9 February 2010
For how long: 9.30am-4.30pm

Booking Process…
1. Visit the a4e website booking facility
2. Once on the website click on apply for a place and complete the online booking form
3. Complete the form – all the questions are mandatory. Please complete all the questions
4. On submission of the form an on-screen confirmation will appear to say your form has been submitted and please make a note of this message

Any problems with the website or if you do not have access to the web please call a4e on 0845 189 8081 and a member of the a4e team will take your booking over the phone (please still quote the course code).

Information Resources from Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) November 23, 2009

A number of Policy & Information resources made available by Bill Weir (Voluntary Health Scotland – VHS) at the VS Health network meeting 11 Nov 2009 have been added to the Policy & Information Resources page of this weblog.

Resources include information from:
• NHS (Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Inverclyde CHP)
• Scottish Government
• Inverclyde Council
• Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS)

Click here to access.