The Role of the Troon Community Council
Community Information
Poverty in Scotland 2023 Report
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has launched a new report on the state of poverty in Scotland. It makes for difficult reading but there is hope that millions of lives could still change for the better. You can read the report here
Healthcare awareness campaign launched
An awareness campaign has been to launched to make sure people know the best place to go for healthcare over the winter.
Right Care Right Place has been rolled out earlier than in previous years to help Scots know which health setting is best for their medical concerns, and in turn to help alleviate pressures on the NHS and social care ahead of an expected increase in demand.
The campaign, featuring targeted advertising on television, radio and online, tells people how to access the most appropriate care for their physical or mental health needs.
The public is advised to use self-help guides on the NHS inform website, visit their local pharmacy for advice, telephone NHS 24 on 111, or contact their general practice surgery. Accident & Emergency departments should be used only for genuine emergencies.
The series of self-help guides include advice on the most common winter illnesses, based on the health concerns raised on calls to NHS24 on 111. Click the link below for more information:
Destination South Ayrshire Grant
Destination South Ayrshire have a limited fund from UKSPF available for grants to be awarded to established community groups, businesses, charities and organisations (excluding schools and parent councils) looking to carry out events and initiatives up to the end of March 2024. Proposals will require to prove the value to the visitor economy and or the benefit to the community. Eligibility for funding will depend on the nature of activities that you are engaged in and the type and scale of the proposed event and or initiative. There are two categories of grants – up to £1,000 and between £1,000- £5,000. Please click link below for further information.
Destination South Ayrshire Grant – South Ayrshire Council (south-ayrshire.gov.uk)
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION DAYS Looking for a way to give back? PLEASE CLICK ON PURPLE LINK FOR DETAILS
Child Protection Level 1 Training FOR STAFF Tomorrow – Friday 29th September 9.30am-12.30pm via Teams Please read
Tomorrow – Friday 29th September
9.30am-12.30pm via Teams
A number of spaces have become available on the Teams training which is scheduled for tomorrow.
Description
This course provides an introduction to Child Protection and will assist practitioners in gaining an understanding of key child protection themes, including definitions of abuse and the possible signs and symptoms of harm.
Participants will explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children and develop an understanding of the key legislative frameworks which shape practice in the promotion, support and safeguarding of Children at Risk of Harm. Practitioners will develop confidence in reporting and sharing Child Protection concerns in line with local Child Protection procedures.
Learning OutcomesDevelop an understanding of definitions of abuse
- Explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children
- Increase confidence in exploring possible signs and symptoms of harm
- Identify effective communication with children
- Gain an awareness of the protection of children and our role in responding
Who Should attend?
This course is aimed at all staff who require a basic understanding of Child Protection.
Course Length
This is a half day virtual session delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, to register your interest please click here, ensure you provide your first name, surname, email address and job title.
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2023 SOUTH AYRSHIRE – PLEASE CLICK ON THE PURPLE LINK FOR FULL DETAILS OF COMMUNITY GROUP ACTIVITIES
FUNDING ALERT NO.16 2023 – PLEASE CLICK ON THE PURPLE LINK FOR INFO ON FUNDING IN SOUTH AYRSHIRE AND NORTH CARRICK
AGEING WELL EVENT – WALKER HALL TROON MONDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2023
An event for over 50s will be held in Troon’s Walker Hall on Monday 25 September to Celebrate Ageing Well.
You can book your place by using the QR code in the attached poster or calling 0800 432 0510.
School closures – Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2023 !
As a result of national industrial action, all South Ayrshire Council operated primary and secondary schools, along with Invergarven and Southcraig schools, will be closed to pupils on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2023.
For families of pupils who are eligible to receive means tested free school meals, and have completed an application for this, a payment of £2.50, per pupil, per day, will be made to the main parent/carer to help meet the costs of meals during the closures.
The following standalone early years centres will be open and will operate as normal during the forthcoming three days of strikes:
• Cherry Tree Early Years Centre
• Space Place Early Years Centre
• Wallacetown Early Years Centre
All schools will return to operating as normal on Friday 29 September 2023.
RevolutionAYRy is a collaboration between community artists and the mental health & wellbeing charity, Three Sixty, as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023.
Bringing together a diverse collection of community artists and their art . Empowered to express their views, challenging us to consider how we as individuals and wider society, can be part of the mental health revolution essential to inclusive wellbeing. The exhibition provides a unique insight into the personal, powerful and transformative stories of people with lived experience often through the lens of exclusion, stigma, stereotypes and immense personal strength.There will be an opportunity to watch a live art demonstration, create art of your own, enjoy a family friendly mindful activity and visit a pop up living room. It’s not to be missed!
You are the revolution!
To help with numbers please confirm your attendance via this link: https://bit.ly/45Sklgk
Alison Findlay
Service Manager
18c Wellington Lane, Ayr, KA7 2DA
Charity No: SCO18398