We're really pleased that our information sessions are taking place across Fife very soon! We are running these information sessions so you can find out more what Companion Support is about. Sessions will take place across Fife. Wednesday, 29th June, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Wellesley Centre, Wellesley Parish Church, Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3PD Friday, 1st July, … Continue reading ME60+ Companion Support Information Sessions!
ME60+ Case Study 3: Accessing Home Care
Experience of Mrs G Mrs G is of Asian origin and has been referred to the project by a family member. After the care provider the client has been with for several years decided they will no longer offer assistance in the client’s area, Mrs G’s social worker and her family struggled with finding a … Continue reading ME60+ Case Study 3: Accessing Home Care
ME60+ Case Study 2: Accessing Personal Care
Mrs M's experiences Mrs M is of Asian origin and has been the primary carer of her husband since they moved to Scotland. Her husband was diagnosed with several physical and mental health conditions which limited his physical movement, subsequently making him largely dependent on Mrs M’s care. The family’s social worker decided to contact … Continue reading ME60+ Case Study 2: Accessing Personal Care
ME60+ Case Study 1: Befriending for Minority Ethnic Older People in Fife
Mr. C and his experience of looking for a befriender in Fife: Mr. C, referred to the project by a family member, is one of the clients seeking befriending support. Mr. C is of Eastern-European origin and has recently struggled to engage with others and has not had as much social interaction as he used … Continue reading ME60+ Case Study 1: Befriending for Minority Ethnic Older People in Fife
“What’s in a Name?” – Nina Munday (née To), Chief Executive, Fife Centre for Equalities
Recently I have been feeling uncomfortable with my surname. I love my husband and I am happy to share his name. However, professionally, I feel it isn’t right that I associate my success with a name that I wasn’t born with, i.e. not my own family name. It is well documented that people with ‘foreign’ … Continue reading “What’s in a Name?” – Nina Munday (née To), Chief Executive, Fife Centre for Equalities
Equality News Update: Nina’s Personal Thoughts on Black Lives Matter and Racial Equality
I have been listening and sharing stories of how ‘Black Lives Matter’ affecting us individually. Revisiting our own experiences of racism is draining and tiring. I salute the people who speak up and share their stories
Fife Women’s Tent 2020
Fife Women’s Tent is a joint initiative with Fife Council Community Learning and Development. This work was established two years ago under the banner of Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics. The members changed the project’s name to Fife Women’s Tent in early 2020 and planned a number of events for the year. Due to … Continue reading Fife Women’s Tent 2020
Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics – 2018-19
In June 2018, FCE made an announcement that we were awarded £5000 by the Scottish Government to develop a local project to tackle the under-representation of disabled, minority ethnic or transgender women as voters, political activists and representatives in Fife. We named this project as ‘Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics’. At the time, we … Continue reading Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics – 2018-19
Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics -Dismantle Barriers for Disabled / Minority Ethnic / Trans Women in Politics and Society
The fourth event in the Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics programme is here! This event looks at discussing and developing long-term solutions, aiming to eliminate the barriers that stop women from fully participating in society. Lunch will be provided, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. We can also provide creche, … Continue reading Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics -Dismantle Barriers for Disabled / Minority Ethnic / Trans Women in Politics and Society