Now that UK election fever is over LTCAS is turning its attention to next year's Scottish Parliament elections. We recently published our new Manifesto for People Living with Long Term Conditions. As the political parties develop their manifestos we want to make sure politicians from across parties understand the issues that affect people who live with long term conditions.
We have invited each of the Scottish Party Leaders to meet with LTCAS, our members/associates and people living with long term conditions. This series of events will be a chance for you, and the people you represent, to speak directly to the politicians about the issues that matter most.
Events confirmed so far...
Thursday 26 August
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Tavish Scott MSP 11am - 12.30pm followed by lunch
Wednesday 1 September
Scottish Labour Party Leader Iain Gray MSP
11am - 12.30pm followed by lunch
If you would like to come to one or more of these events complete and return the booking form call Vicky on 0141 404 0231 for more information
Please click here for further information on these events
Members' Networking Event
Tuesday 25 May
Showcase of projects funded by the Self Management Fund
at the LTCAS Hub in Glasgow
LTCAS hosted a successful Self Management networking day at the LTCAS Hub on 25 May. This event showcased 15 of the 56 projects funded through the Self Management Fund.
70 delegates attended the day and had the opportunity to network, visit information stands to hear more about projects and attend workshops run by the funded projects.
The day started with a networking lunch. This was followed by presentations from People First and the Thistle Foundation. Attendees then took part in interactive workshops run by Parkinson’s UK Scotland, Asthma UK, SAMH and Drumchapel Disabled Action2. These workshops gave delegates a real sense of the work being done and the impact these projects have on self management.
Some comments from delegates included:
“Positive opportunities to engage with other organisations”.
“Very interesting and useful. Will take back info to project workers”.
“I had an informative and enjoyable time. I’m glad I used a half day annual leave to come. I feel very passionate towards the aims of LTCAS”.
The next networking event will be on Thursday 26 August from 10.30am-1pm.
LTCAS Annual Conference and AGM
'View from the centre: How can we achieve person-centredness for people with long term conditions?'
The first Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland annual conference took place on 23 February at Perth Concert Hall. 200 delegates representing over 100 different organisations, drawn from LTCAS member and associate organisations, government, NHS, private healthcare, councils and voluntary organisations met to explore the question ‘How we can achieve person centredness for people with long term conditions?'
Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing opened the conference. Her address highlighted much of the work LTCAS has been involved in over the past year, and gave a great overview of the work being done in the voluntary and public sector. Read the Deputy First Minister's speech here.
(Viewing this site on a Mac? Download Windows Media Components for QuickTime HERE to listen to the audio files and view the films).
What do you think things will be like in the future?
The full conference report from “View from the Centre: How can we achieve person centredness for people with long term conditions?” is now available. Key themes emerging from the conference were:
Partnership
Peer Support
Trust and Listening
Risk
The role of communities
Economic Climate
The conference report also shows the links between person centredness and other agendas and outlines key recommendations for the future. Download the report here.
To order a hard copy of the report, email info@ltcas.org.uk or call 0141 4040 231.
'Seen and not heard'
Exploring issues facing children and young people living with Long Term Conditions
This was a very successful event which took place on Tuesday 10 November at Edinburgh City Chambers. It was attended by around 100 representatives from the voluntary sector, health, education and government. The conference produced a wealth of discussion and ideas which LTCAS has captured in a report.
Tel: 0141 404 0231 Address: LTCAS, Venlaw Building, 349 Bath Street, Glasgow. G2 4AA
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