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We will be closing down this account over the holiday - follow @SCDC_Org for future CHEX news and info.šļøš°
SCDC's social media gives you the latest on all our programmes of work - search 'Scottish Community Development Centre' on Facebook and LinkedIn to find us there too!š
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Thanks to @ScottishMCN for all the brilliant work they do on the ground š„°
We are excited about working together to promote and facilitate thisĀ innovative community-led health approach!
Check out this guest blog from Sarah on their website:
meetingcentres.scot/guest-poā¦
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CHEX retweeted
š¢Our fourth and final Masterclass in this Webinar series is now live on our website!
š¤Click on the link below to hear all about Place and Wellbeing Assessments and how you can integrate them into your own place-based decision making
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š¢It's almost time for our final Masterclass in this Webinar series!
š”Find out all about Place and Wellbeing Assessments, how they work, how you can do your own and the benefits of undertaking them on Thursday 21st November
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Register here: bit.ly/3yTWYbb
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February 2025 dates for our Health Issues in the Community tutor training! š£
The tutor course equips you to deliver the HIIC course and empower people to address health issues and more in their communities, using community development approaches.
hiic.org.uk/becoming-a-tutor
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Blog: Sarah Boath reflects on the challenging funding landscape and the need to think of health & wellbeing services not as short-term projects to fund with money in a siloed budget, but as a long-term investment of resources, time, skill and commitment.
chex.org.uk/latest/article/tā¦
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CHEX retweeted
21 Nov 2024
It's #SelfCareWeek and @SelfCareForum are encouraging everyone to care for their mind and body, something essential for good self management.
Head over to @SelfCareForum's page to find out more about what's happening this week and how to join in.
ALT Red heart with text inside which says 'Self-Care Week 2024 Mind and Body'
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In order to effectively resource our sector, thought needs to be given to how to increase the overall pot of funding at a national level.
Ultimately, this comes back to how we think about public services and the kind of society we want to live in.
chex.org.uk/latest/article/2ā¦
In response to the recent Social Justice and Social Security Committee call for views, SCDC and CHEX have reflected feedback from community organisations on what fair and efficient funding for the third sector would look like in Scotland.
scdc.org.uk/news/article/202ā¦
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Our new suite of training is specifically designed to support public bodies and partnerships to support community priorities and aspirations.
The training gives staff valuable new knowledge and skills - and the confidence to apply them in their work.
scdc.org.uk/training/public-ā¦
ALT Participation, community engagement, and co-production are key elements of policy and practice for public bodies in Scotland. Our training offer specifically for public bodies and partnerships is designed to support staff to understand the broad policy trends and objectives around community participation in public services, and the key legislative requirements central to this approach. Our training is: Well-balanced between tried-and tested methods and innovative techniques to ensure learning outcomes are met. Delivered by experienced practitioners who understand the topics, and how to facilitate meaningful discussion and learning. Always engaging and participative, allowing time for discussion and reflection - no ādeath-by-powerpointā. Authoritative and value-led, bringing together SCDCās knowledge of the developing empowerment policy environment, and our position as the lead body for community development in Scotland.
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CHEX retweeted
14 Nov 2024
We're nearly there!
Next week is #CoProWeekScot and there's lots of exciting things happening - events, new blogs and resources and the launch of the Co-production Guide š„³
coproductionscotland.org.uk/ā¦
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CHEX retweeted
11 Nov 2024
Letās consider the concept of food insecurity in Scotland, focusing on the āCash Firstā approach. This considers strategies for integrating sustainability into food security efforts & consider best practices & successful initiatives already in place.
foodaidnetwork.org.uk/why-caā¦
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Voices from across the sector have called forĀ proposed cutsĀ to community organisations in Edinburgh to be halted, and for further engagement to take place to better understand the impact this decision could have.
scdc.org.uk/news/article/202ā¦
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Event: Join the CHEX team for their first community-led health ideas clinic on 5th December!
An ideas clinic is an online, informal, peer learning event where people can share experiences, discuss new ideas and tricky problems and get support and advice.
chex.org.uk/latest/article/2ā¦
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CHEX retweeted
30 Oct 2024
#WEAREVITAL Third sector organisations, community groups and link workers are at the heart of prevention and reducing health inequalities in our society.
ALT VHS Chief Executive responds to proposed cuts
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By joining our Board, you can hone your problem solving and leadership skills, expand your networks across sectors, enhance your knowledge, and be part of building stronger communities across Scotland.
Sound interesting? You have until Friday to apply!
scdc.org.uk/recruitment
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CHEX retweeted
25 Oct 2024
It was fantastic to see Sarah Boath from @chex_org and the @scdc_org at the Voluntary Health Scotland Annual Conference this week. A huge thank you to Sarah for her amazing support of #BefriendingWeek!
befriending.co.uk/befriendinā¦
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With 47% of disabled peopleĀ reportingĀ they were struggling with food and energy bills āĀ a much higher rate than non-disabled people ā it is more urgent than ever that disabled people's rights are upheld.
#DisabledPeopleDemandJustice
scdc.org.uk/news/article/202ā¦
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November sees the first UK Health Equity Network event in Scotland - and places are in demand so book fast! š
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fā¦
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Disability Equality Scotland, Glasgow Disability Alliance, Inclusion Scotland and many more across Scotland are joining together for a fortnight of action to demand justice and deliver equality for disabled people. #DisabledPeopleDemandJustice
gda.scot/2024/10/22/disabledā¦
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CHEX retweeted
7 Oct 2024
It's #ChallengePoverty #CPW24 week. Together, we can Challenge Poverty.
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