Equalities Monthly - March 2024!
- Mar 15, 2024
- 3 min read
Hello world!
Welcome to the March edition of our Equalities Monthly, we can't believe how quickly the month has flown by! We're excited to show you all of the local events, awareness days, consultation opportunities and more.
We are always on the lookout for new activities and updates to add to our monthly, if you or your organisation has something coming up that you would like us to share, contact us and let us know.
You can also submit events to our new look Equality Calendar!
What have we been up to at FCE?
February has been a month of planning, preparing and analysing for us here at FCE! We have been busy preparing evaluations and analysis as part of our end of year reporting.
The Fife Equalities Forum came together on 14 Feb 2024, with members sharing service updates and exciting new opportunities for collaboration.
Our ME60+ Members, friends and Companion Support volunteers joined us on Tue 27 Feb 2024 to discuss the future of the project and make new connections.
On 08 Mar 2024 we were at Dunfermline East Church celebrating International Women's Day! A big thank you to all of our workshop leaders, stallholders and volunteers for helping us on the day.
Sarah was at Starks Park on 09 Mar 2024 handing out goodie bags to celebrate International Women's Day.
We attended the Dunfermline Soroptimists event on 14 Mar 2024 as part of their International Women's Day activities.
Equality Calendar Dates to look out for:
Our Equality Calendar showcases all of the upcoming equalities awareness days, partners events and local consultations! Check out some of the upcoming international days below:
International Women's Day - 08 Mar 2024: Recognising the need for greater gender equality across the world, as well as the huge contributions made to women across history.
International Day to Combat Islamophobia - 15 Mar 2024: This day aims to raise awareness of Islamophobia and the forms it takes, and encourages global action to help combat it.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - 21 Mar 2024: Created alongside the UN Declaration of Human Rights, this day hopes to encourage global action when working to eliminate racial discrimination in all forms.
World Down Syndrome Day - 21 Mar 2024: A day that focuses on bringing focus to the barriers faced by people with down syndrome in education, employment and family life.
Click here to visit our Equality Calendar, share your events and see what's on!
What's happening at FCE?
International Women's Day 2024 Celebrations
We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the stallholders, workshop leaders, volunteers and staff who made our International Women's Day 2024 celebrations such a success.
We had a great afternoon of activities, with interesting book readings, thought-provoking collage-making, relaxing yoga and an informative talk on health screening.
Looking forward to gathering again next year. If you are interested in participating with an information stall about your services or hosting a workshop in 2025, you can get in touch and we'll make sure we keep you informed.
Equality Testers
Do you have any difficulties when trying to access Fife Council services? We're always on the lookout for individuals interested in improving local service delivery.
Our Equality Testers is a great way to feed back on your experiences and help us create real change. If you're interested in taking part, we have some information sessions coming up:
02 April 2024 from 11:00 to 13:00 (in-person)
04 April 2024 from 16:00 to 17:00 (online)
Looking to come along? Let us know by getting in touch with us at info@centreforequalities.org.uk, calling 01592 645310, text on 07800 005834 or write to us at Fife Centre for Equalities, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT.
Fife Equalities Forum
In March our Fife Equalities Forum came together on the 13th to share members updates, discuss any barriers their services have faced and possible opportunities for future collaboration!
Our next Forum will be taking place on Wed 10 Apr 2024 from 14:00.
If you're interested in attending our Forum and joining the network, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Contact us using info@centreforequalities.org.uk, call 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Equality Calendar
Do you have an event, consultation or news update that you would like to promote? Why not share it on our Equality Calendar! It's a great resource for learning more about what's happening in the equalities world of Fife and beyond.
For more information and to add your event, visit our Equality Calendar page here.
FCE Companion Support
Interested in volunteering? Our Companion Support project may be the opportunity for you!
It's a great way to make new connections, reduce social isolation in communities and learn new skills.
If you'd be interested in volunteering with us, please contact maria@centreforequalities.org.uk, call us on 01592 645310 or text 07800 005834.
Is Fife becoming fairer?
Do you feel that Fife is becoming fairer? We are currently looking for your views on accessibility, community safety and a range of other topics to feed back to Fife Council and help make Fife a fairer place to live, work and study.
To feedback please respond to our short survey here.
Our Partners' News and Events
Deaf Communication Service - Learn a sign with me
As part of this year's Sign Language Week, the Deaf Communication Service will be hosting a stall at Kirkcaldy Townhouse on 19 Mar 2024, from 09:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 16:00.
Pop along, learn more about the support available and learn some BSL!
Shakti Women's Aid - Evaluation of Domestic Abuse Outreach Service for Black and Minority Ethnic Women
Shakti Women's Aid have commissioned research into the impact their specialist domestic abuse service for black and minority ethnic women make in Edinburgh & the Lothian's, Fife, Tayside and Falkirk.
They are interested in your views on the difference these services make to women, children and young people, to other services/organisations and the community and would appreciate you taking 10 minutes to complete this survey, responses are anonymous. Responses will be used within the final research report.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families Sessions
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families are free personal development courses designed to increase confidence, build positive relationships and discover effective communication skills.
Running from Wed 01 May 2024, for more information please contact 01383 411865 or email ashleigh.fraser@fife.gov.uk
Fife Deaf Communication Service - BSL Fife Local Plan 23-29
The Fife Deaf Communication Service are looking for your views on the draft British Sign Language (BSL) Local Plan for 2023 to 2029.
It's a great opportunity to share your experiences and highlight key areas of attention and improvement for local service delivery and partner organisations.
Consultations to look out for
Lynebank Green Space Survey
As part of NHS Fife's wider Greenspace Strategy, the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking feedback from both staff and visitors at Lynebank.
They would like to understand their preferences on potential additions to the site, the manner in which they intend to utilise the space, and the benefits they anticipate for themselves, their colleagues, as well as the broader community and local biodiversity.
Click Greenspace @ Lynebank - Questionnaire (google.com) to have your say in the survey.
In March, the Health Promotion team will be partnering with Estates to gather feedback from their staff and visitors about what they'd like to see developed on the site. Please see details attached below 👇
Click Lynebank Greenspace Survey (youtube.com) to watch a short video for more information on the Lynebank Greenspace Survey.
Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation
Looking for your views on the Scottish Government's proposed Bill on ending conversion practices in Scotland, including both sexual orientation and gender identity.
Guidance on inclusive design for town centres and busy streets
The Scottish Government are gathering views for an upcoming bill that aims to improve accessibility around town centres and high streets.
This draft guidance was developed in response to research which identified that street design should consider the needs of everyone and should take into account all Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The research recommended that the principles which it identified should be embedded in guidance and applied practice.
Martyn's Law: standard tier consultation
A consultation for organisations, businesses and local authorities. The Scottish Government are looking to hear your views.
The bill will impose requirements in relation to certain premises and events to increase their preparedness for, and protection from, a terrorist attack by requiring them to take proportionate steps, depending on the size and nature of the activities that take place at the premises.
Staying Safe and Keeping Connected
The winter season can be especially tough for some. Fife Adult Support and Protection have released their Staying Safe and Keeping Well booklet, which has a wide range of different support available for anyone looking for a little helping hand.
Are you concerned about someone who may be at risk of harm or neglect?
Call the Fife Adult Protection Phone Line on 01383 602200 or in an emergency call 999.
If you have concerns about a child, call Social Work on 03451 55 15 03 or Police 101.
Funding
Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund: Ongoing
KFC Youth Foundation - Community Grants Programme: Closes 17 Mar 2024
Tay Cities Region Deal - Digital Skills Challenge Fund: Closes 17 Mar 2024
Get in touch
Do you have any concerns that you would like to share? Or just looking for a chat? Get in touch!
Email us at: info@centreforequalities.org.uk
Call us on: 01592 645310
Text us using: 07800 005834
Or even write to us: New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT
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