Local authorities will be legally required to provide an Appropriate Adult to support people with conditions such as autism during police investigations from today. The level of service for vulnerable victims, witnesses, suspects and accused will be standardised across Scotland … read more
Social Security Scotland is holding a Client Support Adviser Candidate Workshop in Dumfries on Wednesday January 22. The workshop is intended for those interested in a career within Social Security Scotland with a role currently being advertised. They are seeking … read more
Phase three of the Tackling Poverty through Participatory Budgeting Fund remains open for applications. The fund follows two previous rounds of Participatory Budgeting Funding, which resulted in 46 organisations receiving funding and successfully delivering projects to tackle a wide range … read more
Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, are seeking the views of people over the age of 55 about their housing and household energy needs. The national survey is running until Sunday January 19 and people have the chance … read more
A two-year pilot project to provide low level mental health support and early intervention in the region’s secondary schools could now be extended. The Youth Enquiry Service and Educational Psychology delivered the project, which has been supported by three youth … read more
An event is being held in Dumfries next Saturday to help EU citizens wanting to remain in Scotland after Brexit. The EU Citizens Rights Project has been funded by Scottish Government to deliver a series of information sessions for EU … read more
A three-year Dumfries and Galloway Housing with Care and Support Strategy is out for consultation. The strategy will cover up to 2023 with housing with care and support essential to maintaining the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people where they … read more
Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre will this year once again be holding monthly staff awareness sessions. It will allow people – especially new staff at organisations – to find out more about the services available at the Carers Centre. From … read more
Community organisations are being urged to sign up to the Communities Call for Climate Action. This calls for the Scottish Government to do more to tackle climate change and to recognise and support the role of community organisations in making … read more
Youth Worker Sessional Hours (7hrs per week on average) Based in Dumfries £9.84 or £10.92 per hour (dependent on experience) We are looking for an experienced youth worker to support the delivery of our LGBT youth groups and to provide … read more