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Energy advice workshops – Information
Energy advice workshops
Free online energy workshops enable older people to get a better understanding of their household energy use, supporting them to stay warm and save money on their bills, and helping them to be prepared if they experience a powercut.
The Heat your Home for Less workshop covers a range of topics, including energy efficiency, accessing benefits and financial support which could help with energy costs and looking at future options for heating.
The Preparing for a Powercut workshop covers making an emergency plan, preparing an emergency survival kit and knowing who to turn to, as well as many other useful hints and tips.
Both of these workshops are free to attend and will provide useful information for older people and those who support them.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/energy/energy-advice-workshops/
Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin
The latest edition of the Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin is now available. This bulletin focuses on financial scams, including information on investment scams; banking scams; misleading adverts for loans online; and illegal money lending.
https://mailchi.mp/d2d392b77dd3/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-22-september?e=e03fabcd42
Living Well Info Leaflet
South Ayrshire Council-Suspension of Services-Monday 19th September 2022
South Ayrshire Council confirms some services will be suspended on day of funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Report by: Eileen Howat, Chief Executive
As a mark of respect on the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, some of our services will be temporarily suspended.
Many of our services were already scheduled to be closed due to the pre-arranged local public holiday, however the following services will now also not operate on Monday 19 September 2022:
•All Sport and Leisure services (including our golf courses);
•Rozelle House Museum and Galleries;
•The Maclaurin Art Gallery.
These services will resume as normal on Tuesday 20 September.
Arrangements are in place to ensure that all essential Health and Social Care activities continue on Monday 19 September.
Waste Management collections will not be affected and will continue to operate as normal on Monday 19 September.
The Book of Remembrance at Ayr Crematorium will also remain open as normal.
Leader of South Ayrshire Council, Councillor Martin Dowey said: “Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I know people across South Ayrshire, including many of our staff, will want to pay their respects and take time to reflect on a lifetime of service on the day of our late monarch’s funeral.
“While some of our non-essential services were already scheduled to be closed due to the pre-arranged public holiday, we have taken the decision to suspend further services on Monday 19 September. This is as both a mark of respect and to allow those who wish to do so, time to mourn the loss of our longest serving sovereign.”
Date of report: 14/09/2022 09:10
Responsible officer/contact: Eileen Howat , Chief ExecutiveEileen.Howat@south-ayrshire.gov.uk 01292 612612
HM Queen Elizabeth II – Book of Condolence
Report by: Wynne Carlaw, Service Lead – Democratic and Governance
Following the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Sheriff Iona Sara McDonald OBE and Provost Iain Campbell signed the Book of Condolence at County Buildings this morning.
A Book of Condolence will be available for the public to sign at the following locations:
County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1DR (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
The Wallace Tower, 172-176, High St, Ayr KA7 1PZ (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
Carrick Opportunities Centre, Henrietta St, Girvan KA26 9AL (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
The Thriving Communities Office, 70c High Street, Maybole KA19 7BZ (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
Prestwick Library, 14 Kyle Street, Prestwick KA9 1PQ (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
Troon Library, 5 South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF (8:45am-4:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:00pm on Friday)
The books will remain open until close of business on Tuesday 20 September.
Please note: the locations above will be closed on Friday 16 and Monday 19 September for the public holiday.
Floral tributes can be left in St Germain-En-Laye Gardens located at the front of County Buildings in Ayr.
An online Book of Condolence is also available at https://www.royal.uk/
NEC Applications for free bus travel under 22’s
NEC Applications for free bus travel under 22’s
For those unable to apply online please visit one of the following drop-in sessions:
Ayr Library
Every Tuesday
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Girvan Library
Monday 5th September
11am to 12:30pm
Ayr Library
Thursday 22nd September
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Girvan Library
Monday 26th September
11am to 12:30pm
What documents do I require for the drop in’s?
Under 16’s
Parents must complete applications to consent the travel.
ID of the parent must be provided to show proof of address and photo ID
Under 11’s no ID required
If aged 11 to 15 years bring their Young Scot Card or if they don’t have then proof of ID or address or birth certificate
Over 16’s
Young people to complete application and consent travel themselves.
If this it is a brand new application, proof of address and Photo ID is required
If this is a replacement, please bring along the card
Other info:
If you are struggling with providing proof of ID, please do worry! Still come to see us and we will try to help you
Over 11’s require a photo for their card, we can take one on the day or you can email one we will guide you how or they can keep the one on their existing card.
We are also running lunchtime drop in’s within Secondary Schools for those over 16 to apply – these will be advertised within individual schools
If you have any questions please:
Phone 0300 123 0900
Email YoungScot@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Visit this link LIST OF APPROVED ID’S
South Ayrshire Befriending Project
We support young people aged 8 – 18 who are socially isolated and have limited parental support. We provide volunteer befrienders to open opportunities for these young people to access new experiences.
We are currently supporting both volunteers and young people in your area. However, we are always looking to recruit more volunteer befrienders in our local communities. As you can appreciate after 2 years of a pandemic, inconsistent schooling and challenges to young peoples mental health, we are receiving more and more referrals and therefore have to increase our number of volunteers.
Have you a community space?
VASA are hosting an event on Friday 9th September 2022 at The Horizon Hotel in Ayr for anyone who may have a community space that could be shared this winter for those looking for somewhere warm and a hot drink.
State of Caring Survey
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YRGTJ35
The annual State of Caring survey is the UK’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experience of carers. They want to understand carers’ priorities for the future, what support they need to help recover from the pandemic, and to create a positive legacy for the future. They will use the evidence to continue to campaign for carers to get better support.
Their evidence has helped shape Government policy and has helped service delivery organisations look at practice. Last year for example, they used carers’ collective voice and evidence to:-
1) campaign for cost of living increases in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,
2) provide evidence of the need for a right to Carer’s Leave and other support within the workplace
3) campaign for breaks and funding for social care – and there’s still much more to do!
The survey will close on 9 September and they will be releasing a research report in November.
If you have any questions about the research, please get in touch with our policy team by emailing policy@carersuk.org
A New Deal for Tenants
The Scottish Government has published the external analysis of responses to our consultation on plans to deliver A New Deal for Tenants. The report and consultation responses, where permission to publish has been provided, can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/NDT-consultation
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation. The high number of responses demonstrates the importance people attach to the proposals. We look forward to working together with partners across the sector as we develop the final strategy and legislation.