Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland
LTCAS are very pleased to announce that our new Hub in the centre of Glasgow is now open. The Hub is a resource for all LTCAS members and associates. It offers various facilities including free use of computers, internet and hot desks, meeting rooms and advice and capacity building services.
Free trial of meeting rooms for members and associates! Contact us to find out more.
The Hub is located in the centre of Glasgow beside Charing Cross rail station (a 2 minute journey from Queen Street Station). It is also served by over 5 different bus routes from the city centre (5-10 minutes by bus). More information and instructions for getting to the LTCAS Hub.
To celebrate the official launch of our new Hub, Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland held an Open Day on Tuesday 28 April 2009. Over 150 members and guests enjoyed a range of interactive workshops and trial wellbeing sessions.
Many of the workshops and sessions were provided by LTCAS member organisations including Revive MS Support, National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease, The Haven Centre, Disability Information Greater Glasgow, British Heart Foundation and the Thistle Foundation.
Here are some comments from the participants:
"I really enjoyed the day, I did a lot of networking"
"Great for networking and new ideas"
"Wonderful energies and love - just what we all need"
"Fantastic event- well done to all!"
"Wonderful event. So well organised and engaging and plenty of smiley faces to point you in the right direction. A great introduction to what's available for support. Thanks"
"Great atmosphere, so much chat - great to hear! Good luck"
"Thank you- well deserved success for so much hard work and vision. Wonderful resource. Many will benefit"
"A great event, loads of fantastic and positive information. Very well organised"
" Lovely to meet so many good people. A real buzz!"
The Hub was opened by Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Public Health and Sport - read the Minister's opening speech.
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Self Management Fund for Scotland launched
The Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) is delighted to announce that following final confirmation from the Scottish Government, the Self Management Fund for Scotland is now open for applications.
Further information on the fund.
Self Management Strategy for Long Term Conditions in Scotland now available
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Purpose
The Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) aims to bring together hundreds of voluntary and community organisations across Scotland to give a national voice to ensure the interests and needs of people living with long term conditions are addressed.
Vision
Our vision is for a Scotland where people with long term conditions enjoy, not endure, full and positive lives, free from discrimination and supported by access to high quality services, information and support.
We will work towards this vision by…
- Influencing and campaigning
- Supporting and improving practice
- Supporting the voluntary and community long term conditions sector
- Tackling health inequalities