The St. Andrews and District Branch of ENABLE, (formerly the Scottish Society for the Mentally Handicapped), was formed in 1971 and soon became aware of the great need for accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and also for short term respite care. A Project Committee was set up in 1978 to study ways and means…
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IncludeME
includeME is based in Cupar, Fife. Their vision is of a world that includes and values the participation and contribution of all its citizens, especially those who have a learning difficulty. includeME wants to live in a society that will recognise, uphold and protect the rights of all its citizens, thus ensuring the inclusion, acceptance and…
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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has a range of functions under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act. In particular the OPG provides information advice and guidance with regard to Powers of Attorney; Access to Funds; Guardianship and Intervention Orders; and investigations. There are many partners and other professionals involved in working with each…
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Fife Carers Centre provides help and support to unpaid carers of people with all types of illness and disabilities throughout Fife. The care that unpaid carers provide varies enormously. Carers can find themselves juggling work and family life along with their caring role. They may be caring for a spouse living with dementia, a child with learning…
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