NEWS
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Carers Event - 17th November 2023!
Your Voice, Inverclyde HSCP and Inverclyde Carers Centre are collaborating on a Carers event, to hear more from Carers following the findings of the Carers Survey 2023.
We would love to invite you to The Beacon Arts Centre, at 9.15am - 2pm on Friday the 17th November. We hope you can come along, share your thoughts, opinions, and socialise with other unpaid adult (18+) carers. We hope to explore themes, ideas and issues which were raised in the Carers Survey this year.
Your Voice AGM 2023
A day to reflect on our accomplishments and look forward to the future!
Macmillan Coffee Morning!
Thanks so much to everyone for their generous donations at our #macmillancoffeemorning! We're so grateful for your support in these difficult times.
Recovery Walk 2023!
Thanks so much to everyone who attended #recoverywalk2023 hosted right here in Greenock! 🥳🎉
Over 4,000 people took part it was incredible to see so many people take part and march for a cause which is so close to our hearts, here in Inverclyde🥰
The atmosphere was incredible, such a family friendly environment with everyone having a great time sharing their stories and having a laugh together. Fantastic performances and food too! ❤️
Recovery Walk 2023 and Pre-Walk Gig!
September is #RecoveryMonth! We have already celebrated Tea in the Park 2023 and we have some very exciting events still to come! Our Recovery Hub have been successful in campaigning for Recovery Walk Scotland to host their 2023 #RecoveryWalk in our very own Greenock!
Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Come and join us for a discussion around the issues and challenges facing local people and share your ideas on how we can work together to develop solutions and remove barriers. Inverclyde's Health & Social Care Partnership are drafting their new plan for the next 3-5 years. Your Voice will be hosting engagement sessions for you to get involved in the shaping of the priorities for Inverclyde.
Tea in the Park 2023
We had a fantastic time at #TeainthePark2023! Thanks so much to everyone who attended and made it possible! There were over 400 people who attended by our estimations!
Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Launch 30th August 2023
A NEW £320,000 service is set to offer a lifeline to the five hundred people diagnosed with cancer in Inverclyde every year. The Macmillan Cancer Support project run by Your Voice will give the 3,000 people currently living with cancer in the area a chance to access vital support.
RECOVERY ROCKS!
Branchton Recovery Café is now open! 1.30pm - 3.30pm every Wednesday at 78 Branchton Rd
We are absolutely delighted to open another Recovery Café in Inverclyde, to reach as many people as possible who may be interested in Recovery, find out more about Your Voice and our Recovery Community, or just want to socialise and enjoy some music!
Connect to Wellbeing 2023 is here!
We are working in Partnership with Inverclyde HSCP and CVS Inverclyde to help you get the support and advice you need, by raising awareness about local organisations and the online resource www.inverclydelife.com
HSCP Localities Information Session
Do you have an interest in health and social care services? Would you like to make a difference to local people’s health & wellbeing? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Come along on Tuesday 18th July, 10am - 12pm at 12 Clyde Square, Greenock
We are working with Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership in influencing the long-term planning of local services.
Green Connections Phase 3
We previously asked members of the public within Inverclyde about walking, wheeling and cycling routes between Greenock Central and Lady Octavia Sports Centre. The feedback from this survey was analysed by Inverclyde Council, Sustrans and Atkins to decide upon a final route plan.
Refugee Week 2023
The 19th - 25th June was the 25th anniversary of #RefugeeWeek! Gaynor at Your Voice is heavily involved with the New Scots and helped make this the best Refugee Week yet!
Dementia Awareness Week - 2023
This week, we’re celebrating ‘Dementia Awareness Week’; a chance to get people talking about dementia in order to challenge stigma, create connections and raise awareness about the support available in our community. It all starts with ‘hello’!
Chronic Pain Workshops
Join Aniela for a Chronic Pain Workshop on the 8th June, 11am - 12pm.
Explore some gentle movement and breathing exercises used to help manage pain and space will be made to share experiences through discussion.
Thank you for coming to our Mental Health Week!
Thank you to everyone who got involved with us this #mentalhealthawarenessweek we couldn't have done it without you! It has been brilliant and really helped raise awareness about anxiety as well as how you can help improve your mental wellbeing!
Help Manage Anxiety!
The Mental Health Awareness Week's theme for 2023 is 'anxiety'. There are many events, apps, websites, helplines and resources which can help your anxiety.
Demystifying Death Week
Demystifying Death Week returns in 2023 (from the 1st to 14th of May) to shine a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. Across the country many events will be taking place to get people talking to each other and sharing experiences.
Lorna’s Fitness Story
We love a fitness story, it’s what our Urban Fit sessions are all about! Building confidence and wellbeing. Lorna is one of our regulars at Urban Fit and has seen great progress over the last 3 months.
Inverclyde Promise Newsletter March 2023
As a partnership we value and respect the lived experiences of the children and young people we work alongside and are eager to involve young people much earlier in decision making processes through a participative approach, developing informed insights, ideas, recommendations and solutions for corporate priorities, policy and practice.