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Getting More Families Online

23 February 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

Limited digital devices available for families with disabled children and young people living in Edinburgh local authority area.

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Speech Language Communication Company Resources

11 February 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

SLCo have compiled a suite of non-academic video learning resources for families with younger children.

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Adult Support & Protection Training Level 2

11 January 2021 By EVOC Communications Team

Multi-agency Adult Support and Protection Level 2 Training for those working in the EHSCP (free)

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The British Red Cross Mobility Aids Service

21 December 2020 By Esther Currie

A reminder to anyone in short-term need or a wheelchair or a commode over the festive season the Red Cross Mobility Aids Service is still available. For more information: Visit the Red Cross website Call: 0300 456 1914

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Into Work: Helping people with disabilities/long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs.

3 December 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

Into Work is still taking referrals, working to support people and helping people find work – despite Covid19! Disability/Long-term health conditions.

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ENABLE Scotland: Call Out to Parents & Education Professionals

18 November 2020 By Esther Currie

ENABLE Scotland is looking for parents and educational professions living or working with young people with disabilities get involved in a programme of research to understand more about the support young people with a learning disability (and their parents) need to help them find work after leaving school. You can find more information about the […]

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Proposals for gradual reopening of Edinburgh’s Libraries and Community Centres are announced

23 July 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

The Council will start a three-stage phased plan for the reopening of its libraries and community centres from tomorrow, with the second and third stages being subject to committee approval. The new plans outline that some community centres could open in the coming days to enable groups to get access to the buildings to run […]

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JASS Award scheme to help the recovery process within youth organisations and schools

6 July 2020 By EVOC Communications Team

JASS is an accredited award scheme that acknowledges wider achievement. As we move forward to the recovery and renewal phase of Covid 19 JASS is provi

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Scottish Government COVID19 Disabled Children and Young People Web Page

22 April 2020 By Katherine Anderson

‘During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are aware that disabled children, young people and families may require more support. This COVID-19 support page provides links to information which can explain rights and access to services during this time. This page also contains links to organisations which may be adapting their services to offer you further […]

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