Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland
LTCAS Annual Conference and AGM, 23 February 2010, Perth Concert Hall
'View from the Centre': How can we achieve person-centredness for people with long term conditions?
The concept of person-centred policy and practice has been gathering within health, social care agendas. Join LTCAS to explore how we can make this a reality for people living with long term conditions.
This once day conference will consider.
- The reality of person centredness
- How we can turn policy into practice
- Emerging good practice, including projects funded through the self management fund.
There will be a range of workshops taking place on the day designed to share information, highlight good practice, and to encourage people from different sectors to engage in conversations.
Speakers will include:
- Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing
- Jill Vickerman, Deputy Director, Healthcare Planning, Scottish Government
- Dr David Reilly, Clinical Lead, Integrative Care, Scottish Government
- Colin Mair, Chief Executive, Improvement Service
This conference has been designed to be of interest to a wide range of people working within the voluntary sector, health, social care and government.
To book your place, please complete and return the booking form and return to event@ltcas.org.uk or call 0141 404 0231
Successful Self Management Fund for Scotland Projects
The Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS), in partnership with the Scottish Government, is delighted to announce the first round of successful projects from the Self Management Fund for Scotland.
For full Press Release click here.
Round 2
Successful applications will be announced here in late January 2010.
Round 3
Details of the third round are available here.
Hub
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.
Event
'Seen and not heard'
Exploring issues facing children and young people living with Long Term Conditions
This was a very successful day taking 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 will seek to capture in a report published before the end of the year.
Read more about 'Seen and Not Heard.'