Aberdeenshire
NATIONAL CONVERSATION
Just to let you know that the Scottish Government has updated the national
conversation website with feedback from the initial findings.
Find out more, via this link http://healthier.scot, with the people
who took part in our engagement activities.
Tenant required for Stonehaven Office
A small hardworking third sector tenant of 52 Evan St Stonehaven is looking for a similar organisation to share their office space.
The space offers a town centre, shop-front location
2 desk spaces and a hot desk. Desks and filing cabinet space may be available
Informal meeting space and a down stairs meeting room
Good broadband access
Nearby free parking
South-facing courtyard
Current Rent £275.00 a month plus utilities
Business rates £235.00 a year
Please contact Amy or Linda on 01569 764 221 for further information
Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
For the latest updates in Aberdeenshire, please click on the link below: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health-and-social-care-integration/
Medicines in NHSScotland: How does your doctor decide on the best treatment?
Information for patients and the public The Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee (ADTC) Collaborative would like to give you the opportunity to share the attached draft medicines factsheet within your local networks (including public involvement groups) for comment. We would be pleased to take any feedback on the medicines factsheet, please contact the ADTC Collaborative via hcis.adtc-collaborative@nhs.net by Friday 8 April 2016. The ADTC Collaborative have worked with healthcare professionals and public partners across NHSScotland to prepare the medicines factsheet for patients and the public. This was developed in response to a recommendation of the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry seeking more open and transparent information for patients and the public on decision making on medicines. The medicines factsheet focuses on the patient journey starting at consultation and explains how doctors (or other healthcare professionals) decide whether to prescribe a medicine and if so, which to prescribe. It will replace the 2010 Health Rights Information Scotland (HRIS) Leaflet ‘New Medicines in Scotland – who decides what the NHS can provide?’ We are also considering the communication, publication and distribution of the final medicines factsheet. If you require additional information on the medicines factsheet or would like to provide comments and feedback, please contact the ADTC Collaborative via hcis.adtc-collaborative@nhs.net
Aberdeen CRNS Forum – 14th March at 1pm
We see a future where there is no waste, only resources. Where people, communities and the environment are valued and respected. Through our charitable work and our membership organisations we are on the frontline, helping to make that future happen. We raise awareness of reuse, repair and recycle and represent community reuse and recycling organisations across Scotland on issues of sustainable community resource management, acting as the authoritative voice on these issues
This Forum will be hosted by CRNS member CFINE in Aberdeen. There will be presentations from CFINE, 2REUSE and Magpie on their current activities plus updates from other members, CRNS and ZWS. 
For full details and to book either by email matt@crns.org.uk or click here to book online
CARERS SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR
21 hours per week, based in Aberdeen, providing support in Inverurie, Banchory and Stonehaven
Salary Scale MHA 22 – 26 (£19,161 – 21,615 pro rata)
Based at our Central Office in Aberdeen, you will be expected to provide support, information and advice to family members and carers of people experiencing challenges to their mental health and wellbeing.
You will facilitate peer support groups for carers in Banchory, Inverurie and Stonehaven. These play an important role in developing effective interventions against social isolation and build social networks in an effort to support and empower our carers as well as, uphold our client’s rights, privacy, dignity and personal choice.
You will supervise the Carers Support Worker (North) to ensure that the MHA carers support service is professionally and efficiently delivered.
The post will present exciting challenges and great opportunities to grow and diversify not just MHA but the successful candidates.
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action AGM
Notice of the first Annual General Meeting
of Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
Monday 22nd February 2016
St Mary’
s Centre, Inverurie
7.00 – 8.00pm
A G E N D A
Welcome and Apologies
Chair’s Report
Chief Executive’s Report
Finance Report
Appointment of Auditors
Election of Directors
Close of AGM
Following the AGM, there will be an opportunity to hear about some of AVA’s achievements over the last year, including the work of our Area and Volunteer Development Officers, Community Health in Partnership (CHiP) Initiative, Magpie and the Learning Project.
Refreshments will be served
Please confirm your attendance by contacting:
jacquie.milne@avashire.org.uk or telephoning 01771 624787
SVQ Unpaid Carers
SVQ
Social Services &
Healthcare – Level 2
(Unpaid Carers)
Who is this SVQ For?
This project has been set up to enable any unpaid carers, who care for a loved
one, friend, neighbour, etc, to gain an SVQ Level 2, while carrying out their
caring role at home. The skills, experiences and knowledge a carer has can be
transferred into an SVQ qualification.
What is involved in gaining this SVQ?
• The carer will be allocated an SVQ Assessor who will assess them against
nationally set standards (National Occupational Standards). The assessor will
come along and observe them in their caring role. • The carer will also provide written work to explain their work practices and
knowledge within their caring role.
What are the benefits to the carer?
• The carer will have increased confidence in their caring ability enabling
them to cope in a more relaxed manner.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CARER HAS THE CONSENT OF THE PERSON THEY ARE CARING FOR.
For an informal chat and to gain further information please contact:
Sandra Baxter (SVQ Assessor – Unpaid Carers)
EMAIL: Sandra.Baxter@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01466 794 272
Mobile: 07770 684 369
Road Safety Awareness Event
Road safety awareness presentation
19:00 hours 8 February 2016
Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
Why: to reduce local RTC casualties
Raise road safety measures in area
The public can take control of their own driving style
Raise awareness of consequences of an accident
Open to members of the public aged 16 years +
Location: Lecture room, Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
safety presentation on a disc
Practical demonstration – in car park of Old Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
Public can view demonstration and appreciation of experiences when using extrication techniques – noise.
Working with a local partner (Tower Garage, Laurencekirk)
Issue a voucher on the night for free tyre and light check for their vehicle
Prize draw – free MOT.
Times:
Presentation; 19:00 – 19:45
Practical; 20:00 – 20:30
Laurencekirk and Stonehaven RDS personnel.
Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Update
Road Works – A90 Charleston/A956 Wellington Road Junction 
(January 2016 to Winter 2017)
The AWPR/B-T will significantly improve travel in and around Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland. Construction of the A90 Charleston Junction, including new slip roads, will continue for around 24 months until Winter 2017.
For more detailed information on the ongoing works, please find the link below showing the latest Traffic Management update for the A90 Charleston Junction:
K&M Communities 