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A lunch and learn event with Dr Flora Douglas The Fairer Moray Forum is delighted that Dr Flora Douglas will be leading the second of their FREE lunch and learn events. Flora will be discussing what we know and don’t know about childhood food insecurity in Scotland. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their…
This ‘in conversation’ style event will see Douglas Alexander, former politician and now Chair of UNICEF UK, discuss tackling global poverty and understanding the future of international politics in uncertain climates.
Scottish Health Council Last year the Scottish Health Council developed and shared tips to support the effective engagement of patients and the public in health services – you can read these tips at https://bit.ly/2FigpNr. At the workshop we will explain how we came up with our tips and then ask participants to share their tips/ideas…
Interested in public engagement but unsure how to maximise the impact of your efforts? This workshop introduces a flexible approach to planning engagement activities with focus on the outcomes. What are you hoping participants (i.e. community groups, policymakers, researchers, etc) get out of the interaction, and what activities are most likely to make these outcomes…
This seminar offers a chance to critically discuss and debate the relationship between Big Data and active citizenship. In an age of austerity, data abundance suggests one approach to improving urban life and generating economic growth. However, active citizens need to think critically and creatively about what kinds of expertise are authorised by the data…
· A diverse group of people including local residents, colleagues working in health and social care, young people, and people with an interest in art and design come together to participate in our Fire Starter 2019 event. · The group learns about social isolation and loneliness as a growing phenomenon in Orkney. · Everyone contributes…
The recent Audit Scotland review of Health and Social Care Integration recognised many of the challenges familiar to stakeholders and partners who engage with the new Health and Social Care Partnerships. “Health and Social Care Integration – An Update on Progress” raises significant concerns about the lack of progress in relation to partnership and collaborative…
Interdisciplinary learning (IDL) helps people to solve problems and tackle challenges that are beyond the scope of any single subject. It is an indispensable part of education for life in the 21st Century. The main issues and challenges of the present day are interdisciplinary. Examples are everywhere, from climate change and pandemics to business and…
If the only way is up, how do we know when the economy has reached its destination? What does it mean for an economy to Arrive? Instead of pursuing endless growth at all costs, it’s time for governments and other decision makers to prioritise shared wellbeing on a healthy planet. In their new book “The…
The Improvement Service is offering a series of free workshops to support locally elected members to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge. Local government, and public services in Scotland, are facing challenges that will require the utmost skill and dedication from elected members to successfully navigate. These workshops will support elected members to develop…