Voluntary Action Highland http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog Voluntary Action Highland Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:36:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Consultation on developing a safety system for Adventure Activities in Scotland http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2012/01/consultation-on-developing-a-safety-system-for-adventure-activities-in-scotland/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2012/01/consultation-on-developing-a-safety-system-for-adventure-activities-in-scotland/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:36:18 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=647 The UK Government has decided to abolish the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). This consultation paper sets out what the Scottish Government considers are options for the replacement of AALA in Scotland and seeks the views of stakeholders and those interested in adventure activities.

Contact: Douglas Armstrong

Address: Sport and Physical Activity Team The Scottish Government 3 – East St Andrews House Edinburgh , EH1 3DG

Email: adventureactivities@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0131 244 2712

Start: 06/01/2012

Ends: 30/03/2012

To view full consultation: http://scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/01/04112146/0

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2012/01/consultation-on-developing-a-safety-system-for-adventure-activities-in-scotland/feed/ 0 A consultation on the review of the Unified Voluntary Sector Funds and CLD HQ Funds http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/a-consultation-on-the-review-of-the-unified-voluntary-sector-funds-and-cld-hq-funds/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/a-consultation-on-the-review-of-the-unified-voluntary-sector-funds-and-cld-hq-funds/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:50:23 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=644 Start:  12/12/2011
Finish: 29/02/2012

A consultation on a review of specific streams of funding for the third sector

Contact: Zahra He-LiAddress:

Area 2C North, Scottish Government, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ

Email: zahra.he-li@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 01312447657

To view :  http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/4#conRow4

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/a-consultation-on-the-review-of-the-unified-voluntary-sector-funds-and-cld-hq-funds/feed/ 0 Proceeds of Crime: A Consultation on revising the Code of Practice for Constables in Scotland exercising powers to search for cash http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/proceeds-of-crime-a-consultation-on-revising-the-code-of-practice-for-constables-in-scotland-exercising-powers-to-search-for-cash/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/proceeds-of-crime-a-consultation-on-revising-the-code-of-practice-for-constables-in-scotland-exercising-powers-to-search-for-cash/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:46:17 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=640 Start date 15/12/2011 – End date 21/03/2012

A consultation on amendments made to the Code of Practice for Constables in Scotland exercising powers to search persons or premises for cash as a result of new provisions made to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Contact: Lee-Anne Barclay

Address: Police Division Area 1WR St. Andrews House Edinburgh , EH1 3DG

Email: Lee-Anne.Barclay@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 01312442151

To view website:

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Forthcoming/Q/rowId/0#conRow0

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The consultation paper sets out proposed changes to the Freedom of Informaiton (Scotland) Act 2002 intended to add clarity and strength to the legislation.

Contact: Andrew Gunn

Address: GH 98 Victoria Quay Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ

Email: andrew.gunn@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0131 244 5061

To view on website:

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Forthcoming/Q/rowId/1#conRow1

 

 

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/freedom-of-information-amendment-bill/feed/ 0 The management of HIV-infected healthcare workers in Scotland http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-management-of-hiv-infected-healthcare-workers-in-scotland/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-management-of-hiv-infected-healthcare-workers-in-scotland/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:22:13 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=624 Start date 01/12/2011 – End date 09/03/2012

Following a review on current UK-wide guidence on the managment of healthcare workers infected with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, This consultation paper seeks views on recommendations from for changes to the current policy on HIV-infected healthcare workers.

To view website:

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/0#conRow0

Contact:

Contact: Daniel KleinbergAddress: Care and Justice, Area 2A(N), Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQEmail: daniel.kleinberg@scotland.gsi.gov.ukTelephone: 0131 244 0290

 

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-management-of-hiv-infected-healthcare-workers-in-scotland/feed/ 0 Waste Prevention Programme for Scotland http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/waste-prevention-programme-for-scotland/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/waste-prevention-programme-for-scotland/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:19:44 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=622 Start date 01/12/2011 – End date 01/03/2012

Achieving our vision of a zero waste society is about more than simply reducing the amount of waste we produce. It is about using all resources carefully and sustainably, both to ensure we limit our environmental impact and to help support sustainable economic growth.

To view website:

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Forthcoming/Q/rowId/4#conRow4

Contact:

Contact: Tim ChantAddress: Are 1-H North Victoria Quay Leith Docks, EH6 6QQEmail: EQCAT@scotland.gsi.gov.ukTelephone: 01312447869

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/waste-prevention-programme-for-scotland/feed/ 0 The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 – The Children’s Hearings (Implementation of Secure Accommodation Authorisation) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-childrens-hearings-scotland-act-2011-the-childrens-hearings-implementation-of-secure-accommodation-authorisation-scotland-regulations-2012/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-childrens-hearings-scotland-act-2011-the-childrens-hearings-implementation-of-secure-accommodation-authorisation-scotland-regulations-2012/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:17:08 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=620 Start date 01/12/2011 – End date 23/02/2012

The Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 makes provision for the implementation of secure accommodation authorisations. The draft regulations set out the process for the chief social work officer when deciding whether to implement or not a secure accomodation authorisation or remove a child from secure accommodation. The draft regulations also set out the process for the Head of Unit (of the secure accommodation establishment) when deciding whether to consent to the placement. The draft regulations apply where a children’s hearing or a sherriff makes a compulsary supervision order, an interim compulsary supervision order, medical examination order a warrant to secure attendance with a secure accommodation authorisation.

To view website:

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/0#conRow0

Contact:

Contact: Daniel KleinbergAddress: Care and Justice, Area 2A(N), Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQEmail: daniel.kleinberg@scotland.gsi.gov.ukTelephone: 0131 244 0290

 

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/12/the-childrens-hearings-scotland-act-2011-the-childrens-hearings-implementation-of-secure-accommodation-authorisation-scotland-regulations-2012/feed/ 0 Consultation on Draft Order to Permit Temporary Closures of Core Paths http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/11/consultation-on-draft-order-to-permit-temporary-closures-of-core-paths/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/11/consultation-on-draft-order-to-permit-temporary-closures-of-core-paths/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:01:12 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=617 A consultation on a limited amendment to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 to provide for the option of temporary closure of core paths in the context of wider areal exemptions from access rights (section 11 Orders).

Contact: Malcolm DuceAddress: Natural Resources Division, 1D North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ

Email: malcolm.duce@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0131 244 4439

Start Date: 11/10/2011

End Date: 11/01/2012

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/15#conRow15

]]> http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/11/consultation-on-draft-order-to-permit-temporary-closures-of-core-paths/feed/ 0 Discussion Paper: Improving Advocacy for Children and Young People: Principles and minimum standards http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/11/discussion-paper-improving-advocacy-for-children-and-young-people-principles-and-minimum-standards/ http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/2011/11/discussion-paper-improving-advocacy-for-children-and-young-people-principles-and-minimum-standards/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:57:05 +0000 VAH http://www.voluntaryactionhighland.org/blog/?p=614 A national discussion paper proposing a set of principles and minimum standards to be applied whenever advocacy support is being given to a child or young person.

Contact: Scott WoodAddress: Rights & Participation Team Children & Families Directorate Area 2-B Dockside Victoria Quay Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ

Email: scott.wood@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0131 244 5322

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/5#conRow5

Start date:14/11/2011

End date: 29/02/2012

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Contact: Gillian HastieAddress: 7th Floor West Buchanan House 58 Port Dundas Road Glasgow, G4 0HF

Email: rail2014@transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: 0141 272 7588

http://scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current/Q/rowId/3#conRow3

Start Date:15/11/2011

End Date: 20/02/2012

 

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