The charity is now calling on local authorities to offer support to agencies and carers in those areas who wish to set up their own groups.
Celebrating Kinship Care Week
Crisis in Pet Care As Cost of Living Bites
Cat owners are cutting back on pet essentials such as vet care, vaccinations, and insurance as a result of the cost of living crisis, according to new research from Cats Protection.
Muscles, Bones or Joints Injuries: Check Out NHS Inform
NHS inform’s updated MSK pages included self-management advice for the ankle, back, calf, elbow, foot, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, thigh, as well as the wrist, hand and fingers
If You Need Someone To Talk To…
There are a range of support organisations which can help you if you need to talk to someone
Online Climate Change Training For Community Leaders
The 90-minute training session from The Royal Meteorological Society is to support understanding of climate change and provide the knowledge and confidence to talk about climate change within local communities.
Cost of Living Support Site
A website has been launched which provides information, advice and links to where support can be found during this Cost of Living Crisis.
VoiceAbility: Supporting People When It Matters Most
“VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. “
£1.2million Extra Cash to Energy Advice Organisations
Ofgem’s newly calculated price cap will be announced today, 26th August to take effect from 1st of October to 31st of December 2022.
Orkney Careers Fair: Thursday 15th September
This free event will be held in the Arena of the Pickaquoy Centre on Thursday 15 September 2022, from 9.30am-6pm, and will be open to school pupils, parents and guardians, teachers and the general public.
Aiming Beyond Cancer: Providing White Goods For Folk Receiving Treatment
THAW Orkney is reminding folk of a fund that is still open for a limited period, and which could help households benefit from energy efficient white goods.
