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Beware Unwelcome - And Potentially Lethal - Stowaways In Your Parcel From China, Warns Parcelhero

Over 60% of Brits now shop from Chinese marketplaces such as Temu and Shein.  But that has caused an increase in the number of potentially dangerous creatures such as scorpions and spiders accidentally arriving in UK homes.  

Funding Opportunity - Development And Collaboration Grants

Development and Collaboration Grants are open for application until Monday 28th October.   These grants are for up to £50k.  

Early Learning And Childcare Consultation

The Highland Council's Early Learning & Childcare Consultation is now live, and we want to hear from those living across Highland.   The survey is open until Monday 28 October 2024 and can be filled out HERE The survey is about Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) services, and includes questions for families who: are currently using ELC, have used ELC in the past, are not currently using any ELC services.  

Help During The Cost Of Living Crisis

The Scottish Government has created a website providing information to help ensure people receive the help they need during the cost of living crisis.   The website has links to guidance and support for energy and bills, benefits and income, children and families, debt and money, health and wellbeing and older or disabled people.  

Baby Loss Memorial Book

A Memorial Book is open for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks.   The book, produced jointly by the Scottish Government and National Records of Scotland, will give parents an opportunity - if they wish – to commemorate their loss with a physical record.  

Pension Credit Awareness Advice

A message for everyone who may be entitled to Pension Credit!.   On Wednesday 2 October 2024, Caithness CAB is running a Pension Credit Walk-in Clinic between 11 am and 3 pm at our Thurso office.  

New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls

Violence Against Women and Girls in Scotland 14,602 sexual crimes were recorded by Police Scotland in 2022-23.i The Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2019-2020 showed that only 22% of victims/survivors of rape reported it to the police.ii At least 37% of the 14,602 sexual crimes recorded in 2022-23 by the police related to a victim under the age of 18.iii There has been a notable decrease in the extent to which people agree with rape myths since 2014.  In 2019, 8% of people in Scotland thought that ‘women often lie about being raped' (down from 23% in 2014).  

Back To Basics And Saving Money On Your Laundry

With the cost of living increasingly hitting the household budget it may be time to see how many people can save money on their laundry and still get the same results.   As often is the case Granny new best how to save money without ever thinking about it as so many modern products did not exist.  

New Uniform Guidance Published - Reducing the cost of the school day

New national guidance which aims to reduce the cost of school uniforms for families has been published.   Following consultation with schools, families, uniform suppliers, pupils and councils, the new guidance also sets out key considerations to ensure pupil comfort, freedom and happiness.  

Third Force News Magazine's September Edition Is Out Now

Third Force News magazine September edition is a packed mag looking at austerity, funding and much, much more.   In a packed magazine, we take a look at a range of issues which really get to the heart of what the voluntary sector is, and what we do.