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EVOC thinkSpace events

Hello,

thinkSpaces are an opportunity for organisations to come together to learn about and discuss relevant issues and developments in different fields the Third Sector are involved with.

EVOC are proud to be running an ongoing thinkSpace programme covering the widest range of topics.

We have two exciting, upcoming thinkSpaces which are free to attend, and we hope you will be able to join us.

To book your place, click on the button and register via Eventbrite.

We look forward to seeing you. 
EVOC thinkSpace – City Transport & Environment: Shaping the Future – 8th May, 09:30am-11:30am

This thinkSpace is to discuss three inter-related projects that are being developed collectively to improve the quality of life of those who live, work, and visit Scotland’s capital city.

The ambitious outcome for the work is to help create safer and more attractive streets and spaces, cleaner air, and improved access for all.
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EVOC thinkSpace: ‘All Hands’ – The New Primary Care Improvement Plan, 24th May, 09:30am – 11:30am
In January 2018 a new GP contract was agreed nationally and we are now moving into implementation.

The Scottish Government requires each Integration Joint Board (IJB) to produce a Primary Care Improvement Plan by July 2018 and Edinburgh’s is currently being developed.

This thinkSpace is an opportunity for third sector organisations to hear about the development of the plan, the future of Primary Care in the city and to explore how “All hands” are to be valued in order that we can continue to provide quality and timeous care and support to patients.
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Pennywell All Care Centre: what’s in that shiny new building?

Pennywell All Care Centre (formerly North West Partnership Centre) opened to the public on 18th December and will be officially opened later this month. The new Centre will provide a range of health and social care services, including new GP accommodation (Muirhouse Medical Group has opened a new branch surgery to complement their Muirhouse Avenue practice), podiatry and child health services. Continue reading Pennywell All Care Centre: what’s in that shiny new building?

£1 million for national social and community care organisations

 

More than £1 million has been awarded to voluntary organisations to help support and develop social and community care services in Scotland. The allocation is part of the Section 10 grants scheme and together with on-going grants, brings current Scottish Government investment in the scheme to £2.82 million. Continue reading £1 million for national social and community care organisations

Creating a fairer Scotland: Aspiring Communities Fund launched

Community and third sector projects that try new ways to tackle poverty and improve people’s lives can now apply for a share of £29 million ‎funding, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Continue reading Creating a fairer Scotland: Aspiring Communities Fund launched

Meet the funders at Tynecastle next week

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Thursday 8 December 2016 11am – 2pm

 Meet the Funders is a free marketplace event providing access to funding information for community projects. It is an opportunity for groups to discuss their ideas with potential funders and collect a range of information about possible sources of grant aid. The event also offers the groups an opportunity to meet and work together.

The next Meet the Funders event will take place on Thursday 8 December in the Gorgie Suite at Heart of Midlothian Football Club’s Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2NL from 11am to 2pm.

Details of the Exhibitors and more info can be found here.

Voluntary Sector: Have your say on key services

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Each year the Council engages citizens on its spending and savings plans for the year ahead.  A four year financial plan for Edinburgh has been set now. However,  participants from previous consultations told the CEC that they would like to be involved in helping the Council to identify solutions and redesign services.  Continue reading Voluntary Sector: Have your say on key services

Partnership Centre construction to start soon

Contracts signed – Muirhouse building to get underway

Partnership Centre

The construction of three partnership centres in Edinburgh and West Lothian will start over the coming weeks after the financial contracts were agreed yesterday.