Author Archives: Pam Thomson

KHCC Info Stand

Still Game (our service user group) recently decided that, in order to promote the services of Ceartas and to continue to break down barriers to advocacy, it would be good for us to have a presence in the local KHCC.    … Continue reading

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ABI Cafe

ABI Cafe took place again on Thursday 3rd May with everyone making preparations for the ABI Seminar on 17th May.   The Group thought about what things they hoped that people would get out of the day.  They hope that people … Continue reading

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and we’re STILL GAME!

Our Still Game (service user group) met on Tuesday 1st May and really enjoyed meeting the new staff at Ceartas as well as celebrating Nicola's birthday (her 21st of course!).   They appreciated hearing from Karen about the dementia advisory clinics … Continue reading

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Acquired Brain Injury Seminar

THURSDAY 17 MAY 2012 from 2-4pm ACTION FOR BRAIN INJURY WEEK 14-20 MAY 2012 Ceartas Advocacy and Headway Glasgow are planning an Acquired Brain Injury Seminar on Thursday 17 May from 2-4pm in the Auditorium at McGregor House, 10 Donaldson … Continue reading

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Ceartas Ceilidh

Still Game members Sheila and John met with two Ceartas Staff Members, Pam & Gemma and one of our volunteers, Claire to plan for a “Ceartas Ceilidh” later in the year.   It is hoped this event will raise awareness of … Continue reading

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Fiona McLeod MSP visits ABI Cafe

The ABI Café group were delighted to receive a visit from Fiona McLeod MSP on 5th April 2012. She was very aware of the issues which the group faced and stressed that she is happy to be contacted by any … Continue reading

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Still Game

Still Game (SG) met this week and welcomed serveral new people – our room was packed to capacity and we managed to spread the lunch out as far as it would go . . . thanks to some creme eggs!!  … Continue reading

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Still Game

The Still Game Service User Group met again on Tuesday 6th March 2012. Anna, our social work student, answered questions from the group about her plans to become a social worker. Anna also worked with the group on the next stage of … Continue reading

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Still Game Service User Development Day

On Tuesday 21st February, 7 people who have experience of Ceartas services, along with staff and Board members, met for a Development Day at the Ceartas offices. This day was facilitated by David Douglas and Ramon from Heartfelt. On the … Continue reading

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ABI Cafe

ABI Cafe met on Thursday 1st March. We welcomed several new members and we had a total of 25 people in attendance! The British Red Cross came along to do some First Aid training with the group which was really … Continue reading

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