Pleased to have had a productive meeting with @MareeToddMSP @BHClaire and colleagues to discuss #HealthInequalities, including access to healthcare, and the importance of delivering culturally appropriate, person centred care for #GypsyTraveller communities.
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As #CarersWeek comes to a close, we celebrate unpaid carers across Scotland.
Let’s keep building carer‑friendly communities where carers feel recognised, supported and valued - this week and every week.
Find out more here 👉 carersweek.org
This role focuses on improving the health and well-being of Scotland’s Gypsy/Traveller community.
A great opportunity to make a real difference to health outcomes of Gypsy/Travellers for someone with a strong commitment to social justice and equality.
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Development Worker to join our established Gypsy/Traveller service.
The postholder will join an established team working to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities among the community.
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Thank you to @PilmenyDevProj for inviting our carers along to their Old People's Event. There was dancing, laughter, and connection - what a great day!
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🔊 Take a Break Scotland grants are now open!
Cash grants for parents caring for disabled or seriously ill children (0–17) to support a break from caring - from day trips to short breaks and more.
Funded by @ScotGov | Administered by @familyfund
👉 Apply: takeabreakscotland.org.uk
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📢 We’re Hiring at PDP!
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation? We’re looking for a Sessional Youth and Children’s Worker to join our team and make a real impact in the community.
For more info & to apply: shorturl.at/XtIxB
We are seeking a dedicated Accommodation Policy Worker to support policy development and advocacy work for the Gypsy/Traveller community across Scotland.
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Project Manager (Gypsy/Traveller Team)
Experienced and motivated Project Manager sought to lead delivery of key projects within our Gypsy/Traveller programme.
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Autism is a different way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world.
MECOPP have produced this leaflet to provide clear, accessible information autism for individuals, families, and the wider community.
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We have been aware of the harms caused by gambling in the Gypsy/Traveller community for some years and recently commissioned social research agency The Lines Between to undertake research, working closely with our team of Community Health Workers.
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Job opportunities with MECOPP:
We are Scotland’s leading BME carers’ organisation, working to reduce inequalities, improve access to services & support marginalised communities. We're recruiting for a Project Manager & an Accommodation Policy Worker.
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We were invited to @BefHighland 's Social Isolation & Loneliness conference in Inverness last week. Fantastic agenda, inspiring speakers, huge momentum from participants!
MECOPP has been pleased to support the Care Policy Scorecard which demonstrates what improvements are needed in care policy in Scotland, including for minority ethnic carers. You can read the scorecard here: ascotlandthatcares.org/score…
Raising a teen can be tough. Anxiety, mood swings, and isolation are common, but there are things you can do to help.
Find support at ParentClub.scot
On Young Carer Action Day and we'd like to pay tribute to all the young carers from BME communities across Scotland today. We want to ensure they are recognised, which is why today we are publishing our first ever briefing paper on BME young carers 👇
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MECOPP has been supporting @scotgov in developing the right to a break from caring. We'd encourage any carer who wishes to, to respond to the consultation.
Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur encourages unpaid carers to share their views as he launches a consultation on proposed options for implementing a legal right to breaks.
More - gov.scot/publications/right-…
ALT Image of a carer with older person with message: Right to breaks consultation - Protecting carers' wellbeing and sustaining relationships.
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Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur encourages unpaid carers to share their views as he launches a consultation on proposed options for implementing a legal right to breaks.
More - gov.scot/publications/right-…
ALT Image of a carer with older person with message: Right to breaks consultation - Protecting carers' wellbeing and sustaining relationships.
We were delighted to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the 🐎with over 100 members of the Chinese community. Together we shared a wonderful 10 course meal and enjoyed the warmth, connection, and joyful spirit of the occasion
#LunarNewYear #Community #Inclusion
