Events for October 2011

Sliding Doors to Personal Futures

4 October 2011

This event offers the opportunity to incorporate many of our joint activities and shape our plans to support the workforce in the vision for RCOP that 'Older people are valued as an asset, their voices are heard and they are supported to enjoy full and positive lives in their own home or in a homely setting'. Please register by completing the online booking form at http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/media/1182306/reshaping-care-older-people.pdf

Scottish Housing and Support Conference

5 October 2011

The 2011 SHASC Conference takes as its theme Changing services for a changing climate. Delegates will hear from service providers and service users how they are responding to the current environment. Speakers will comment on any difficulties being encountered; how changes have been managed; whether service users have been involved and what has been the impact on them. Have more innovative ways of working or delivering services resulted? Read more....

Partner Provider Seminar

7 October 2011

A seminar for 120 Early Years' providers and managers who are in partnership with the City of Edinburgh to provide pre-school provision to young children. The group consists of independent schools, private nurseries and playgroups.  This is one of two annual events held to discuss contractual arrangements, termination protocol and areas of development. Alan Urquart from Education Scotland will be giving a presentation in relation to their new inspection model and new structure. Becky Everett will also be giving a presentation on our new structure.

Children in Europe 10th Anniversary Conference

11 October 2011

Ten years after the launch of Children in Europe magazine this anniversary conference explores some of the key issues raised over the decade and their implications for the workforce. Leading international and UK experts will consider how services contribute to children’s sense of belonging and connectedness with families and community.

NHS Recruitment Event for Newly Qualified Nurses

18 October 2011

NHS Education for Scotland would like to invite newly qualified nurses and 3rd year nursing students from Scottish Higher Education Institutions to a recruitment event being held on the 18th October 2011 at the Scottish Health Service Centre, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2LF, between 10:00 and 13:00. Session 1 10:00 to 11:00 Session 2 12:00 to 13:00 Permanent Posts Full & Part Time Contracts Supported to complete Flying Start NHS

NHS Recruitment Event for Newly Qualified Nurses

19 October 2011

NHS Education Scotland would like to invite newly qualified nurses and 3rd year nursing students from Scottish Higher Education Institutions to a recruitment event  being held on the 19th October 2011 at the Copthorne Hotel, 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SU, between 10:00 and 13:00 Session 1 10:00 to 11:00 Session 2 12:00 to 13:00 Permanent Posts Full & Part Time Contracts Supported to complete Flying Start NHS

Public Board Meeting

20 October 2011

The next public board meeting of the Care Inspectorate will take place on 20 October 2011. If you would like to attend please let us know. Click here to meet our Board

ADSW Criminal Justice Conference 2011

27 October 2011

Making a difference! Thisconference will provide colleagues with an opportunity to meet and discuss the rapidly developing agenda in relation to criminal justice services in Scotland. The programme of speakers and workshops will inform continued reflection and discussion on some of our key aspirations as well as the challenges we face. The exhibitors will also provide an important platform for you to learn more about the detail of relevant resources and services. Read more...

Scottish Childminding Association AGM & Conference 2011

29 October 2011

Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) looks forward to another successful event, bringing Children’s Rights to the forefront. The Edinburgh Hilton Grosvenor Hotel is the venue for SCMA’s annual AGM and Conference which this year will feature a key note speech from Tam Baillie, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People. Tam will speak to the delegates about Children’s Rights, a key focal point for all working in the child care sector.